Global News Podcast US strikes Iran: UN chief warns against cycle of retaliation
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Jun 22, 2025 
Gordon Carrera, a security analyst, discusses the implications of recent US military actions against Iran, emphasizing the urgent call for negotiations at a pivotal UN Security Council meeting. He highlights the risk of escalating violence and the importance of diplomatic solutions in the region. The conversation also touches upon a tragic suicide bombing in Damascus that claimed 20 lives, raising concerns about sectarian violence and the ongoing challenges in post-civil war Syria. Carrera’s insights provide a gripping look at the complexities of international relations.
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Global Divisions on Iran Strikes
- The UN Security Council session exposed deep divisions over the US strikes on Iran.
- Western nations tend to support action against Iran's nuclear program, while Eastern countries condemn the attacks.
US Strikes' Effectiveness Uncertain
- The US used precision strikes including bunker busters for the first time operationally against Iran's nuclear sites.
- Despite claims of success, actual damage assessment is ongoing and uncertain.
Damascus Church Attack Impact
- The church suicide bombing in Damascus marks a dangerous escalation targeting religious minorities.
- It undermines Syria's new government's claim to protect all communities post-Assad.