A panel of BBC experts answer your questions on what is happening in Iran - and what could happen if the conflict escalates. The escalation between Israel and Iran has raised many important questions about a region already facing crises on multiple fronts. Iran questions answered : Behind the headlines Marked by years of Israeli and American sabotage operations, the “shadow war ” has erupted into open conflict. Why did Israel attack the Iranian embassy in Syria in 2024? Israel is regularly alleged to have carried out airstrikes at targets in Syria , usually against Iranian forces in the area. After years of engaging in shadowy tit-for-tat operations, Iran and Israel ' s unofficial battle in Syria has been thrust out into the open by an unprecedented attack in the Syrian capital. After President Donald Trump authorized a military strike at three of Iran 's nuclear sites, Americans have many questions . Here are answers . What questions do you have about Israel ’ s attack on Iran and the potential consequences? The surprising strikes by Israel on June 12 dealt a devastating series of blows to Iran, killing three. Part Seven considers the Axis of Resistance, Iran’s main strategic construct to fight a “war without a war”. Part Eight considers Iran’s own strategy in the aftermath of October 7 with reference to the Soviet technique of ‘reflexive control’.
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