Dhaka, June 25 -- Missiles streaking across the sky, cities on edge, and families fleeing their homes. On June 13, 2025, this became reality as Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a bold airstrike campaign targeting Iran's nuclear facilities and military leadership.

For 12 days, the Middle East held its breath as Iran fired back with missile barrages, and the conflict threatened to spiral into a regional catastrophe. It was a moment that tested the resilience of not only those in the region, but around the world.

This war didn't come out of nowhere. Its roots trace back decades, fueled by Iran's nuclear ambitions and Israel's resolve to stop them. The tension skyrocketed after the US pulled out of the 2015 nuclear deal in 2018, a mov...