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It was an attack the world had long feared, the red line no one believed would actually be crossed. Just 48 hours before a new round of nuclear talks was set to begin between Washington and Tehran, Israel launched a direct strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. Tehran quickly vowed retaliation, accusing the White House of greenlighting the assault. An allegation firmly denied by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. But America's top diplomat warned, any attack on US forces or interests would bring consequences.

Friday's air strikes came at a pivotal moment. The UN's nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, had just declared Iran in breach of its non-proliferation obligations. In response, Tehran announced the activation of a new uranium enrichment facility, ratcheting up tensions even further. The sixth round of nuclear negotiations, scheduled this weekend in Oman, now hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, both Iran and Israel have declared states of emergency. Among the casualties, several Iranian nuclear scientists and high-ranking military officials, including the reported killing of the IRGC's top commander. As the world watches, one question looms: Are we now on the verge of a wider regional war? And how will Iran's key backers, Russia and China, respond?

Guests:
Asif Shuja
Director of Geopoconsult

Sean Michael Cox
Senior Advisor for Global Policy Institute

Tara Kangarlou
Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University