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

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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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