Nigeria, June 17 -- The Israel-Iran conflict, with its decades of deep-rooted geopolitical rivalry and ideological opposition, remains one of the most volatile flashpoints in Middle Eastern politics. It's a war never officially declared but never truly dormant, marked by threats, covert operations, assassinations, and, at intervals, open military confrontations that risk sparking a broader conflict.
Genesis
For first-time observers, the conflict may appear to be an age-old hostility. However, historical records reveal that relations between the two nations were relatively cordial before 1979, particularly under Iran's last Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. During that period, both nations engaged in diplomatic, military, and intelligence c...