The Monocle Daily Israel-Iran strikes latest: The view from Globsec 2025
Jun 13, 2025
Anita Riota reports directly from the Globsec conference in Prague, sharing insights on the escalating Israel-Iran conflict and its implications for global security. David Phelan dives into Apple's recent developers conference, discussing critiques of AI innovations and the company's strategies. Andrew Muller provides a weekly news roundup, reflecting on political upheaval in Reform UK and key developments in New Zealand and Northern Ireland. The discussions offer a sharp perspective on international tensions and technology's role in our lives.
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Middle East Conflict Escalation
- Israel's strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities escalated tensions sharply, with Iran viewing it as a declaration of war.
- International actors are deeply concerned about the potential for a wider regional conflict and the U.S. stance shifting towards supporting Israel aggressively.
Iran's Retaliation Options
- Iran has multiple options to retaliate including missile strikes, cyber attacks, and targeting Israeli proxies.
- These responses may aim to significantly hurt Israel while avoiding broader instability in the region.
Iran Crisis Overshadows Other Wars
- Global focus on Iran crisis might distract attention and resources from other conflicts like Gaza and Ukraine.
- The U.S. shooting down Iranian retaliatory attacks against Israel contrasts with its non-intervention policy in Ukraine, highlighting geopolitical priorities.