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Israel Was Planning Iran Attacks 'For A Very Long Time'

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June 16, 2025

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Israel launched airstrikes across Iran, targeting nuclear facilities and killing senior military commanders, in a major escalation that could spark a broad war in the Middle East. The attacks killed the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the military's chief of staff, and Iran vowed to retaliate against Israel and possibly US assets in the Middle East. The strikes have raised concerns about a broader regional conflict and have already affected the global economy, with oil prices surging and investors seeking safe-haven assets. Policy Exchange Senior Fellow John Jenkins, who has served as former UK ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Libya, and Iraq during a 35 year career as a diplomat. He joined Caroline Hepker and Tom Mackenzie to discuss Israel's next move. This interview occurred on Friday, June 13.

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