Israel attacks Iran: escalation in the Middle East threatens!

Israel attacks Iran: escalation in the Middle East threatens!

Potsdam-Mittelmark, Deutschland - Today, on June 18, 2025, the conflict between Israel and Iran dominates the headlines and raises many questions. Israel pursues an aggressive strategy to bring about significant changes in the Middle East. The Iranian nuclear program as well as the production capacities for rockets and the so -called “axis of terror” are in sight. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made it clear that these attacks are part of a larger plan to switch off Iran's power.

On June 13th there were several Israeli air strikes that were targeted against important sites of the Iranian nuclear program, including the facility in Natanz. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed the attacks, but initially there were increased radiation values. However, these attacks had fatal consequences, including the death of six important nuclear scientists and high management members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard. Iran's chief of staff Mohammed Bagheri also fell victim to the attacks, which provides further fuel for the already blazing conflict reports Deutschlandfunk .

The reactions to the attacks are mixed. While US President Donald Trump wants to "solve the conflict once" without making it clear whether negotiations or military strikes, the Iranian Foreign Ministry calls the UN Security Council on the scene. These attacks were seen by Tehran as a "declaration of war", which could further escalate the Situation. The international community is also concerned: Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil expressed warnings of further escalation, while Qatar and the United Arab Emirates condemned the attack as a clear violation of international law Informed SPIEGEL .

additional attacks and the dangers for the civilian population

The attacks do not seem to be over, because Israel plans to continue the waves of the offensive. In this context, a large part of the oil systems in Iran became the destination of the air raids. Civilian victims are a terrifying part of the balance that also includes children, which illustrates the disproportionate risk of the civilian population. Experts also warn that some Iranian nuclear systems are hidden deep underground, which requires the use of special bunker breakers-this capacity is solely in the hands of the USA reports the cityreport .

In the upcoming ZDF program "Maybrit Illner" on June 19, the audience can learn more about the background and possible future developments. Among the experts of the discussion round are prominent voices such as Armin Laschet, historian Moshe Zimmermann and Middle East expert Kristin Helberg. In addition, the program is offered barrier -free with subtitles and in German sign language, which enables participation for all citizens.

The situation remains tense and the world looks banned in developments in the Middle East. The coming days could be decisive for the progress of the conflict and the stability in the region.