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Battle in the Middle East: Who will stop the Israeli-Iranian war?
On June 17, 2025, Das Erste will broadcast a “Focus” on the Israel-Iran conflict at 8:15 p.m., moderated by Andreas Bachmann.
Battle in the Middle East: Who will stop the Israeli-Iranian war?
Israel has been at war with Iran since last Friday after Israeli air forces targeted Iran's nuclear facilities. They have now secured air supremacy over large parts of the country. These attacks killed numerous high-ranking military officials and key nuclear scientists. Iran responded with aggressive airstrikes on Israel. The context of this explosive escalation will be highlighted today, June 17, 2025, in a special “Focus” on the first broadcast at 8:15 p.m. Moderator Andreas Bachmann will discuss the topic “Who can stop the war between Israel and Iran?” and discuss with experts the current situation, including the domestic political situation in Iran and the possible interference of major powers. This program will also be subtitled live and translated into German Sign Language (DGS) so that it can reach a broad audience. Viewers can also follow the program in the live stream and later in the ARD media library, as cityreport.pnr24-online.de reports.
Developments in the Middle East raise big questions. At the G7 summit in Canada, which began on June 16, 2025, a joint statement on de-escalation of the conflict was adopted, calling Iran a “major source of regional instability and terrorism.” The G7 countries, including the United States, France, Germany and Japan, emphasized Israel's right to self-defense and made it clear that Iran should never have nuclear weapons. Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for Iran to return to negotiations about its nuclear program early and spoke out clearly against hasty military measures, as dw.com reports).
Ceasefire and civil defense
The G7 countries expressed concern about the impact of the conflict on the civilian population in Iran and the region. A possible solution to the Iran crisis could include the prospect of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. At the same time, the G7 countries are observing rising oil prices and are ready to examine coordinated measures to stabilize the energy markets.
On the edge of the summit, the military intensity of the fighting also brings worrying news. Reports of explosions and defensive fire in Tehran are circulating, and many residents are fleeing the city. Israel speaks of the need to evacuate a neighborhood in Tehran after they killed the Iranian military's top commander, Ali Shadmani, in an airstrike. The attacks between Israel and Iran are the most serious military conflict in years, with Chancellor Merz in Canada also discussing the urgency of the situation. US President Donald Trump, who supported the G7 declaration and expressed hope for talks, also called for an agreement to resolve the conflict, as [tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/ Amerika/g7-treffen-iran-israel-100.html) reports.