How Far Can The Israel-Iran Conflict Go?

Dr Shahram Akbarzadeh , Deakin University

17-Jun-25 08:45

How Far Can The Israel-Iran Conflict Go?

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As tensions between Israel and Iran exploded into open conflict following Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and with Tehran responding in kind, concerns have surfaced if this could spiral into a full-blown regional war. Dr Shahram Akbarzadeh of Deakin University helps us unpack how we got here and what each side hopes to achieve and if there is still hope for a de-escalation.

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Produced by: Jake Lim, Natalie Tan

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Wong Shou Ning, Keith Kam

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Categories: international, government, politics, controversies, Law/Activism

Tags: iran, israel, palestine, attack, missile,

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