The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim Israel v Iran – what's next?
Jun 13, 2025
Dominic Waghorn, Sky News' international affairs editor, joins Yalda Hakim to discuss Israel's recent military actions against Iran. They delve into the timing of these strikes and the potential for a larger conflict. Waghorn shares insights from his trip to Iran, explaining how leaders there feel trapped. The conversation also touches on world reactions, including the possibility of U.S. involvement and the implications for UK interests. It's a captivating look at escalating tensions and the geopolitical landscape.
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Israel's Major Preemptive Strike
- Israel's Operation Rising Line launched targeted strikes disabling Iranian military and nuclear capabilities.
- This preemptive strike decapitated Iranian command and dismantled air defenses, marking a major escalation.
Two Decades of Intelligence Work
- Israeli intelligence efforts to infiltrate Iran spanned two decades, enabling precise targeting.
- Israel underestimated neither the scale nor nature of Iran's defense, making these strikes a declaration of war, not just an attack.
Israeli Penetration of Iran
- Israelis effectively infiltrated Iranian society and military, gaining real-time insight on leadership vulnerabilities.
- This allowed them to decapitate key Iranian leaders and destabilize the nuclear program efficiently.