Dhaka, June 16 -- On Friday morning, Israel launched its largest-ever military strike on Iran, targeting nuclear and military facilities and killing top Iranian generals and several senior nuclear scientists. The attack has pushed the Middle East to the brink of a major war and shattered recent diplomatic momentum aimed at de-escalation.Tensions between Israel and Iran have existed since the Islamic Republic was established in 1979, but they have worsened significantly over the past 18 months. Despite heightened tensions, there had been cautious optimism in recent weeks - largely due to US-led diplomatic efforts under President Donald Trump - that Israel would avoid directly targeting Iran's nuclear infrastructure. That optimism has now col...