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What to Know as Israel-Iran Conflict Hits Fifth Day
- Israel and Iran have exchanged airstrikes and missile attacks for five consecutive days, with at least 24 Israeli and 224 Iranian casualties reported as of mid-June 2025.
- The conflict intensified last week when Israel initiated a surprise air operation targeting Iranian nuclear and military installations to hinder Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons.
- Iran responded with multiple missile salvos, including strikes on Israeli cities such as Tel Aviv, while the U.S. reinforced its regional defenses and declined direct involvement in the initial strikes.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated Israel is eliminating Iranian security leaders “one after the other,” and Israel has identified 24 structures in Iran for targeting to significantly setback its nuclear program.
- The conflict has intensified regional tensions, impeded nuclear talks, prompted calls for de-escalation from G7 and China, and left the longer-term regional balance and U.S. involvement uncertain.
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The tension of the conflict between Iran and Israel has taken on a new dimension with the cross-attacks that since last Friday have sparked a new war in the Middle East. The efforts of the US and other actors to achieve a de-escalation are not, for the time being, avoiding material destruction in both countries. Israel’s attacks on Iranian territory last week had priority objectives. On the one hand, a severe blow to the country’s nuclear capabi…
On the fifth day of the war, Israel and Iran have exchanged attacks and threats pending the intervention of U.S. President Donald Trump, who will be...
“I’m Afraid a Bomb Will Kill Me in My Sleep”: Iranians React to Israel’s Attacks
On June 13, Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran. Airstrikes hit buildings across the capital, Tehran, striking residential neighborhoods as well as military sites. In just one night, close to 100 people were killed. Among the dead were dozens killed while asleep in their beds. The attack came after eight months of calm, with not a single shot fired between Iran and Israel. Source
On the fifth day of Israel's war against Iran, questions are being asked about the strength of the regime, the risk of regional escalation or Donald Trump's attitude. The point with two researchers from the region.
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