🔥 Twelve Days That Shook the Region:

 

The Iran War and Its Echoes

In June 2025, the simmering tensions between Iran and Israel erupted into one of the most intense and costly conflicts in recent Middle Eastern history. What began as a series of airstrikes quickly escalated into a 12-day war that drew in the United States, devastated infrastructure, and left over 950 Iranians and 28 Israelis dead.

At the heart of the conflict was Iran’s nuclear program—long a point of contention. Israel launched “Operation Rising Lion,” targeting nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The U.S. followed with “Operation Midnight Hammer,” deploying bunker-busting bombs in a show of force that obliterated key sites.

Iran retaliated with drone and missile strikes, some reaching Tel Aviv. The economic toll was staggering: Iran lost an estimated 6–9% of its GDP, while Israel faced damages exceeding $12 billion. Civilians bore the brunt—families displaced, cities darkened by power cuts, and futures rewritten in rubble.

But this war wasn’t born in a vacuum. It echoed decades of mistrust, from the 1979 Islamic Revolution to proxy battles across the region. Iran’s isolation deepened as traditional allies remained silent, while Israel’s actions drew both condemnation and quiet support.

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