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The U.S. and Israel intensified airstrikes on Tehran last night.

Inside Israel, public opinion about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's motives is complicated. They see him waging this war because Iran is a threat, but that very conveniently it is also helping him stay in power.

Plus the key turning points in recent Iranian history.

The Iranian Revolution in the Islamic Republic could have taken multiple paths, and the path that it then takes is towards more radicalization.

And switching gears, a curling club from Spain gets in the game.

You got him.

We will play, goes the chant.

Plus, people are licking art in Berlin.

I was like, oh my God, what are you doing, people?

The sculptures are made from sugar, though.

That's all ahead today on the world.

This is The World.

I'm Carolyn Beeler.

Thank you for being with us this Friday.

It has been quite a week, just one week, believe it or not, since U.S. and Israeli forces attacked Iran, unleashing a war with no clear end in sight.

The only offer, according to a social media post today from President Trump, would be an unconditional surrender by Iran.

Even then, he has said Iran needs new leaders that he is involved in selecting.

Last night, American jets carried out the most intense airstrikes on Tehran so far.

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