Bloomberg Businessweek

Life in Israel and Iran as Threat of War Escalates

Jun 20, 2025
Dan Williams, a Bloomberg News reporter in Jerusalem, shares on-the-ground insights regarding escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Alex Vatanka, a Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute, discusses the socio-economic hardships faced by Iranians under oppressive governance. John Erath, Senior Policy Director for the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, highlights nuclear proliferation concerns, emphasizing the complexities surrounding Iran's nuclear ambitions amidst military actions. Together, they paint a vivid picture of the human and geopolitical stakes in this fraught region.
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ANECDOTE

Life Under Missile Attack in Israel

  • Missile sirens in Israel prompt communal bomb shelter sheltering.
  • Residents rely on a sophisticated early alert system for safety.
INSIGHT

Israel's War and Mobilization Context

  • Israel's war with Iran builds on a 2-month conflict starting with Hamas attack.
  • Israel mobilized 300,000 reservists earlier; now primarily an air force operation.
ANECDOTE

Israeli Expectations on US Intervention

  • Israelis hope US military intervention targets Iran's underground uranium site.
  • Missile attacks from Iran are decreasing due to Israeli preemptive strikes.
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