Post Reports A major turning point in the Israel-Iran conflict
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Jun 17, 2025 
Journalist Yeganeh Torbati, a reporter for The Washington Post covering Iran, delves into the latest flare-up in the Israel-Iran conflict. She discusses Israel's strategic airstrikes and the unexpected sense of hope among some Iranians yearning for change. The conversation highlights the evolving public sentiment, the implications of Iran's nuclear ambitions, and the complicated U.S. stance on this geopolitical crisis. Torbati also explores what this escalation means for future relations and the potential for broader conflict.
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Mehrdad's Changing Feelings
- Mehrdad, living in southern Iran, initially welcomed Israel's strikes due to his frustration with government repression.
- Over days, his hope turned to worry about prolonged war and its devastating effects under the same regime.
Broad Israeli Strikes in Iran
- Israel used around 200 warplanes to target over 100 locations, including military bases and residential areas.
- Strikes caused civilian casualties and forced mass evacuations with huge traffic jams in Tehran.
Iran's Missile Retaliation
- Iran retaliated with hundreds of missiles and drones targeting cities like Tel Aviv and Haifa.
- Iran's attacks aim to overwhelm Israel's missile defense, causing civilian casualties.