Israel Iran Tensions: What the Media Isn't Telling You

Mehdi sits down with two actual Iran experts to discuss the side of the war that mainstream media didn’t show. What do Iranians think about their country’s war with the US and Israel ? What is the mood on the streets of the Islamic Republic after Donald Trump’s ceasefire went into effect? We’ve seen well over a dozen AI-generated or miscaptioned videos and images circulating widely on social media as the Israel - Iran conflict continues. Both countries have launched multiple strikes against each other following Israel ’s attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites on 13 June 2025. 2 days ago · Stay on top of Israel - Iran conflict latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps. What the media won’t tell you Most headlines failed to capture what really happened in June: Israel launched an unprovoked attack on Iran on June 13, in violation of international law. Under Article 51 of the UN Charter, Iran had the right to respond in self-defense. After 1 2 days of escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran , a fragile ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump has taken hold, pausing a conflict that had brought the Middle East. The newest war in the region, this time between Israel and Iran , has once again put millions of people in the crossfire of a conflict that they want nothing to do with. In the early hours of Friday morning, Israel launched a sweeping military campaign against Iran . The ongoing operation, which was reportedly planned to unfold over several days, is targeting a. With the deadline for a new nuclear deal with Iran fast approaching, the Middle East is facing renewed uncertainty, as tensions between the United States and Iran raise fears of conflict. In her reporting for The Media Line, Giorgia Valente explores how the standoff could escalate and what it means for regional players, especially Israel .