The two powers have been exchanging barrages since Israel attacked Iran and killed many of the country’s top military leaders and scientists.

But the attack has far-reaching implications for the two middle-east nations and the region as a whole. Above all else, the conflict has the potential to disrupt peace and progress in the two nations and create a state of instability for as long as the war lasts.

Despite not relying on Iran for its oil supplies, petrol and other prices in Australia will rise due to the global impact of the Israel–Iranian war.

In the midst of rising tensions between Israel and Iran, G7 leaders have expressed support for Tel Aviv's right to self-defence while opposing Tehran's acquisition of nuclear weapons. This stance was revealed in a draft statement,

The fear is that this war between Israel and Iran will play out on the ground of all the countries in between, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew from Damascus

Israel's "preemptive" strikes against Iran targeting the country's nuclear program and killing top military officials could have far-reaching implications for Ukraine and could boost Russia's ability to continue its full-scale invasion,

In response to the evolving geopolitical situation following Israel’s recent attack on Iran and the resulting volatility in the international oil markets,

Israel’s defense minister issued a stark warning to Iran on Saturday, saying that “Tehran will burn” as the two nations traded missile salvos following Israel’s surprise attack on Iran’s nuclear program earlier this week.