Israel’s Unprovoked War on Iran
June 17, 2025
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June 17, 2025
Israel’s Unprovoked War on Iran
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<p>On Friday, Israel launched a full-scale military operation against Iran, carrying out strikes across the country that killed at least 224 people by Sunday afternoon. Iran’s Health Ministry says over 90% of those killed were civilians. Hospitals describe a “bloodbath,” with a constant flow of wounded since the first strikes. Medical facilities have been struck, and Red Crescent workers are among the dead.</p><p>Israel says it is targeting nuclear and military infrastructure, including bases and defense facilities, but has also bombed energy sites and residential areas and called for the evacuation of a large residential area of Tehran.</p><p>This week, Ryan Grim and Murtaza Hussain are joined by Farzan Sabet (<a href="https://x.com/iranwonk" target="_blank">@IranWonk </a>on X), Managing Researcher at the Geneva Graduate Institute and an expert on Iran and regional security. They examine Israel and Iran’s military strategies, the possibility of an off-ramp, and whether the U.S. is preparing to intervene directly.</p> <br /><br />Get full access to Drop Site News at <a href="https://www.dropsitenews.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">www.dropsitenews.com/subscribe</a>
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