What Next | Daily News and Analysis The War Netanyahu Always Wanted
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Jun 17, 2025 
Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent for The Economist, dives into the recent escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict, spotlighting Israel's major airstrikes on Iranian sites. He discusses the broader implications of these military actions and their connection to U.S. diplomacy regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions. Carlstrom highlights the risks of further warfare and examines Netanyahu's strategic motives in the region. The conversation touches on the complex interplay of domestic and international politics that affects both nations' stability.
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Israel's Air Dominance Over Tehran
- Israel achieved aerial superiority over Tehran, flying jets uncontested for over 24 hours.
- Israel systematically targets Iran's missile depots, diminishing Iran's missile firing capacity.
Netanyahu's Deeper War Motive
- Netanyahu's goal goes beyond nuclear threats to regime change in Iran.
- The alignment of events like Trump’s presidency and Lebanon’s war made this war plausible.
Netanyahu's Self-Image in Conflict
- Netanyahu views Iran as a rising Nazi threat while others fail to see it.
- He sees himself as the only clear-eyed leader willing to confront Iran.