Just hours after these alarming events, the situation took an unexpected turn. What looked like a full-blown war threatening to engulf the entire Middle East suddenly halted.
Iran's capacity to produce nuclear weapons could be significantly hampered by damage here. However, what is uranium enrichment and why is it such a big deal?
The United States is unwaveringly supportive of Israel regardless of the morality of its actions. Why does the largest superpower in the world value this tiny Middle Eastern country so highly?
One thing is evident from the recent Middle East flashpoint and the Russia-Ukraine war: the sound of missiles and airstrikes frequently drowns out any discussion of peace.