The war between Iran and Israel lasted twelve days. Following offensives against Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis—the so-called “axis of resistance”—Israel opened a new front against Iran and its nuclear program on June 12, thus asserting its hegemony in the region. The daily reciprocal strikes that followed left 1,054 dead in Iran, according to an NGO, and 28 in Israel. On June 22, Donald Trump’s United States decided to intervene militarily: 125 aircraft, including seven B-2 stealth bombers, carried out a surprise attack on three Iranian nuclear sites. In response, Iran targeted a military base in Qatar, raising fears of a global conflict. On June 24, Donald Trump finally announced a ceasefire, thwarted by a few strikes until the end of the day. Each side claims victory: Israel and the United States congratulate themselves on having slowed Iran’s nuclear program for decades (which remains to be proven), while Tehran glorifies the demonstration of “Israel’s weakness.” The mullahs’ regime, although greatly weakened, seems to be holding firm for the time being. Iranian society, for its part, fears increased repression.
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