MENASource June 16, 2025 Twenty questions (and expert answers) on the Israel - Iran war By Atlantic Council experts A decades-old conflict between Israel and Iran that was never quite “cold” is rapidly heating up. In the days since the first Israeli attacks against the Iranian nuclear program and military leadership, more than two hundred people have been killed in Iran and at least two. A full-blown regional war is certainly possible, but with Iran ’s retaliatory and defensive capabilities in doubt, it’s unclear if they would be able or inclined to start one. 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. 5 days ago · news analysis After War With Israel and U.S., Iran Rests on a Knife Edge The Islamic Republic limps on after the 12-day conflict. Where will the nation go from here? TEL AVIV -- Israel and Iran are now locked in an existential battle that neither can afford to lose. There is no quick or easy way out and the outcome could fundamentally alter the make-up of the region. In Iran , the regime of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been seriously weakened. So, what could Israel’s retaliation look like, and is a full-scale war between Iran and Israel, and perhaps even the United States, now likely? A regional war is no longer imminent – it is. On the evening of June 12, Israel launched a series of major strikes against Iran . The targets included Iranian nuclear facilities, missile sites, and multiple senior military and political officials. In a televised speech, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared success.
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