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The US bombed Iran. Now what? | TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer

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🗓️ 23 June 2025

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

On June 21, the United States launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, escalating the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Political scientist Ian Bremmer explains why President Trump decided to bomb Iran, the risk of a broadening war and what to look for next at this uncertain moment. (This interview, hosted by TED’s Helen Walters, was recorded on June 22, 2025.)

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