In a major escalation, Israel on Jun 13 launched airstrikes against Iran’s military targets and nuclear program, as well as targeting scientists and generals. The conflict between Israel and Iran has shaped the Middle East for decades. It was largely on a low boil as the two sides attacked each other - mostly quietly and in Iran’s case often by proxy - while avoiding a full-blown war. The hostilities stepped up a gear following the outbreak of war between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas,