The Iran-Israel Conflict: A New Chapter in Middle Eastern Tensions Introduction The protracted Iran-Israel conflict has now turned into an all-out military conflict that presents a major turning point in Middle Eastern politics. Israel launched a gigantic military assault on Iran on June 13, 2025, targeting nuclear facilities, military installations, and senior regime figures. The record-breaking attack has witnessed a series of retaliatory attacks and has raised alarms about the spread to an all-out Middle Eastern conflict. The Catalyst: Israel's Preemptive Strike The proximate cause of the June 2025 escalation was Israel's mass airstrikes on Iran. Over 100 strategic targets were targeted, includ...