The Fuse Is Lit: How the Israel-Iran Strikes May Mark the Start of Middle East 2.0
The Day the Mask Slipped At 2:04 a.m. local time on June 13, 2025, explosions erupted over Isfahan, Iran—one of the most fortified military zones in the country. The strike was surgical, and the message unmistakable: Israel had just launched a direct assault on Iranian soil. Less than 48 hours later, Iran struck back. Drone…