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They've been trading fire for over a week. Israel and Iran, locked in a dangerous escalation. It began when Israel struck Iran’s nuclear sites and top military brass. Since then, the tit-for-tat attacks have hit not just those targets, but civilians as well. As both sides show no signs of backing down, the world watches and waits. The US has signaled it could step in, a move Iran has warned will be met with retaliation.

But President Trump says he'll decide in two weeks. Other world leaders are trying to offer off-ramps to defuse tensions. French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a tough negotiated settlement. Meanwhile, Türkiye's President Erdoğan says his country is working to stop Israeli aggression across the region. China and Russia have condemned Israel's actions but say diplomacy is the only way forward. So what happens next, and how far will world powers go to stop this from spiraling into all-out war?

Guests:
Can Kasapoglu

Hudson Institute Senior Fellow



Maria Louisa Fantappie

Head of the "Mediterranean, Middle East and Africa" Programme at IAI



Rich Outzen

Foreign Policy Analyst