AJC experts say the conflict reshaped regional dynamics, reaffirmed U.S.-Israel ties, exposed Iran’s isolation, and opened new possibilities for diplomacy, deterrence, and expanding the Abraham Accords. Israel has, however, done significant short-term damage to the Iranian military. It has hit the leadership, hitting numerous targets. To be clear, they've been replaced. Israel has also rendered the missile response of Iran less effective. Now, Iran is trying to launch very large salvos at Israel . A fragile ceasefire has paused hostilities between Iran and Israel , but ongoing provocations suggest the risk of renewed war remains high. Most recently, an Israeli strike in Syria killed several top commanders from Iran ’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), leading to Iran ’s widely anticipated response. What will Israel do next ? Has a broader regional war begun? What role will the United States play? Our experts weigh in below. Iran ' s options included attacking US assets, closing the Strait of Hormuz and other stern measures have further fueled the fears of having a possible World War III. People react next to the site of a direct missile strike launched from Iran in Tel Aviv, Israel , on Sunday, June 22, 2025. World News Analysis: A battered Iran faces an uncertain future after its grinding war with Israel 1 of 6 | The war may be over in Iran ’s 12-day conflict with Israel , but the battle over the future of Tehran is likely to soon begin. The Associated Press’ Jon Gambrell explains. For two perspectives on Israel ' s conflict with Iran and U.S. Involvement, Geoff Bennett spoke with Aaron David Miller and Holly Dagres. We saw the Israeli defense minister, Israel Katz, say just a day or so ago that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran , must not be allowed to exist. We've also seen that he has.
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