Othello is a respected and successful military leader who has recently married Desdemona, a beautiful and virtuous young woman. However, Iago, Othello's ensign, is resentful of Othello's promotion over him and plots to destroy him.
Iago begins by poisoning Othello's mind with suspicion about Desdemona's fidelity. He plants evidence that Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio, Othello's lieutenant. Othello becomes increasingly jealous and irrational, and eventually orders Cassio's death and smothers Desdemona in bed.
When Othello finally realizes that he has been tricked by Iago, he is overcome with grief and guilt. He stabs Iago and then kills himself. The play ends with the deaths of Othello, Desdemona, and Iago, and the destruction of their love and happiness.
"Othello" is a powerful and moving story about the destructive power of jealousy and how even the strongest individuals can be brought down by their own emotions. It is a timeless classic that continues to be studied and performed around the world.