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Israel's attack on Iran: Dragging Trump into the conflict?

June 19, 2025

After its blistering attacks on Iran, how much support would Israel need from the United States to completely destroy the regime’s nuclear program? Our guests: Ryma Sheermohammadi (Iran expert); Kristin Helberg (Middle East expert); Hans-Jakob Schindler (terrorism expert); Shani Rozanes (DW).

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Kristin Helberg, Journalist focused on the Middle East.

 

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Hans-Jakob Schindler, Senior Director of the Counter Extremism Project.

 

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Shani Rozanes, DW.

 

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Ryma Sheermohammadi, Iran expert joining us from Barcelona. 
 

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