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Israel-Iran war spells new world order

First responders walk outside a heavily-damaged building at the site of an Iranian missile attack in Ramat Gan in central Israel near Tel Aviv, on June 19, 2025. [AFP]

Two countries with names starting with the same letter—Israel and Iran—are archenemies.

Where did this enmity come from, and why are they fighting now?

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