A sudden 12-day war between Israel and Iran sent shockwaves through the Middle East — but this wasn’t just a flare-up. It was the latest chapter in a shadow war that began decades ago. In this episode of News Brake, we unpack the June 2025 conflict: the airstrikes, the cyber attacks, U.S. bombers, Trump’s shaky ceasefire, and the long, bloody history that led here — from the 1953 CIA coup to nuclear deals, proxy battles, and drone wars.
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