Israel-Iran: Can War Be Won With Air Power Alone?

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🗓️ 20 June 2025

⏱️ 14 minutes

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P.M. Edition for June 20. Talks between European and Iranian leaders reach an impasse, as Israel says it’s prepared for a protracted conflict. The war between Israel and Iran is unprecedented in that it’s being fought with air power alone. WSJ South Europe bureau chief Marcus Walker discusses how this might shape its outcome. Plus, after a difficult year, casual-dining chains are trying to get more customers into restaurants. We hear from reporter Heather Haddon about how they are trying to attract new diners without alienating loyal ones. And, in many parts of the U.S., this weekend is forecast to bring dangerously hot weather. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:34.4	European talks with Iran failed to break an impasse as Israel signals that the war could be a long one.
0:41.0	Plus, as the conflict plays out mostly in the air, what does it mean for how it might end?
0:46.3	There are some precedents, but this is virtually unique in that two states are going at each other with virtually only air power.
0:54.5	And how U.S. casual restaurant chains are planning to stage a comeback.
0:59.5	It's Friday, June 20th.
1:01.3	I'm Alex O'Sullough for the Wall Street Journal.
1:03.6	This is the PM edition of What's News,
1:06.2	the top headlines and business stories that move the world today.
1:10.4	We begin tonight's show with the latest
1:12.6	on the war between Iran and Israel. Talks between Iranian and top European officials in Geneva
1:18.4	failed to break an impasse and to move Iran any closer to the concessions it would need to make
1:23.6	to halt the fighting over its nuclear program. Arab and European officials briefed on the talks said that Iran continued to insist on the right
1:31.5	to enrich uranium, adding that Iran won't reenter nuclear negotiations with the U.S. until Israel's
1:37.2	attacks stop.
1:38.7	Israel has shown no signs of being ready to stop a campaign it began a week ago, with surprise airstrikes and
1:44.9	intelligence operations that targeted Iranian military leaders, nuclear sites, and air defenses.
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