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Trump’s first term lies at the heart of escalation between Iran and Israel

By Christian Emery, Associate Professor in International Politics, UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies, UCL   The US president, Donald Trump, is weighing up whether to join Israel in attacking Iran. The fact he is even contemplating such a move is, in my opinion, a direct consequence of his 2018 decision to tear … Continue reading “Trump’s first term lies at the heart of escalation between Iran and Israel”

How might Israel attack Iran’s underground nuclear plant? A 2024 raid in Syria could be a template

By Clive Jones, Professor of Regional Security, Durham University Operation rising lion has been a concerted effort by the Israel Defense Forces to degrade Iran’s nuclear programme. Launched on June 13, the operation has targeted key nuclear installations, logistical hubs and Iranian nuclear scientists, key intelligence and military personal. Israel has justified the attack by … Continue reading “How might Israel attack Iran’s underground nuclear plant? A 2024 raid in Syria could be a template”