

Has the ‘12-Day War’ settled anything?
Jun 28, 2025
This discussion features Arash Azizi, a writer and expert on Iranian perspectives, Tara Kangarlou, a global affairs journalist and educator focused on Iran, and Tom Nichols, a staff writer who analyzes political dynamics. They explore the unclear state of Israel-Iran relations post the '12-day war'. Insights about the humanitarian impact on Iranian civilians and the resilience of their community emerge. They delve into internal dissent within Iran's regime and propose a diplomatic approach that emphasizes the voices of ordinary Iranians over military confrontation.
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Misleading '12-Day War' Label
- The "12-day war" label misrepresents the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict as concluded.
- Neither Israel nor Iran truly believes the conflict has settled, signaling potential future escalations.
Civilian Casualties and Iranian Solidarity
- Israeli strikes caused civilian casualties including an attack killing a nuclear scientist's family.
- Despite press restrictions, Iranians rallied to support each other, not the regime.
People's Support Amid War
- After prior anti-regime protests, current solidarity in Iran is about survival, not politics.
- Iranians support each other amidst war hardships, not necessarily the government.