What Just Happened? Israel Strikes Iran

Podcast

June 17, 2025

In this episode, Ignacio Ayala is joined by Lead Americas Analyst Lewis Galvin and Principal Middle East and Africa Analyst Megan Sutcliffe to unpack the recent escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict, focusing on Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, which involved high-intensity airstrikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure. Megan and Lewis discuss the implications of these strikes, the potential for U.S. involvement and the likelihood of continued escalation in the region. The discussion highlights the strategic objectives of Israel, the responses from Iran and the geopolitical context surrounding the conflict.


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