Newshour What are Israel's war aims in Iran?
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Jun 15, 2025 
Hanif Kureishi, a British writer known for his insightful explorations of trauma, discusses his new book, Shattered, which reflects on his experience after becoming paralyzed. He shares how this life-altering event transformed his creative process and relationships. The dialogue delves into Israel's recent military actions against Iranian infrastructure, shedding light on the complexities of the ongoing conflict and the implications for regional stability. Additionally, Kureishi humorously recounts his personal milestones, including learning to navigate daily life with help from physiotherapists.
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Conflict Without Official War
- Israel and Iran are exchanging strikes but have not officially declared war yet.
- Both threaten sustained violence and significant harm if necessary.
Israel's Motivations to Attack Iran
- Israel doubts Iran's sincerity on nuclear negotiations and suspects Iran is cheating.
- Israel acted militarily to delay Iran's nuclear military capability and missile buildup.
Preventing Iran's Nuclear Threshold
- Israel possesses Iranian nuclear archives proving Iran’s nuclear weapons goals.
- Attack aims to buy time to prevent Iran's nuclear military capability and increase future options.
