Iran and Israel have long been adversaries, with tensions between the two Middle Eastern countries developing over decades. However, this month marks the first time either country has launched a direct attack on the other. In today's deep dive, we’re going to look at why direct conflict between these two nations is so significant, the context of geopolitical tension and why the global community is calling for immediate de-escalation.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
Audio producer: Emmeline Peterson

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