The Israel-Iran Conflict

Here are a few important points.

• The discussion questions are viewable online, so we will save paper by not printing them out.
• The videos are curated by Francisco Park, who is a member of https://www.buddytree.org

Here are the video and discussion questions for this event:
https://www.buddytree.org/hangout/jxNLKdlCb8

Video:

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b07edOohIaA (3:57)

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DCGGVU9KK0 (8:27)

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnsFGDhT9ek (7:57)

4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFr8X8Bc2S8 (13:24)

5. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlr4iniMDV8(7:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlr4iniMDV8(7:57))

6. https://www.youtube.com/live/56fMDWT-32Y (20:09)

7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzJg19Z8nlg (12:43)

8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYzE6VWupAU (17:15)

Reading (Optional):

1. https://www.economist.com/leaders/2025/06/13/israel-has-taken-an-audacious-but-terrifying-gamble

2. https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2025/06/13/israel-launches-waves-of-devastating-strikes-on-iran

3. https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2025/06/13/irans-regime-has-a-huge-problem-how-to-retaliate

4. https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2025/06/13/was-iran-really-racing-for-nukes

5. https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2025/06/14/trump-is-urged-to-go-all-in-on-crushing-iran

6. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/world/middleeast/israel-iran-attacks.html

Spanish (Optional):

1. https://elpais.com/opinion/2025-06-14/contener-la-escalada.html

2. https://elpais.com/internacional/2025-06-12/el-organismo-de-la-energia-atomica-aprueba-por-primera-vez-una-resolucion-contra-iran.html

3. https://elpais.com/internacional/2025-06-14/el-potente-golpe-de-israel-a-iran-y-la-respuesta-de-teheran-amenazan-con-incendiar-la-region.html

Italian (Optional):

1.https://www.internazionale.it/ultime-notizie/2025/06/13/iran-nuovi-raid-israeliani

2. https://www.internazionale.it/opinione/pierre-haski/2025/06/13/israele-bombarda-iran

3. https://www.internazionale.it/ultime-notizie/2025/06/13/israele-bombarda-iran-nucleare

Questions:

1. What are the underlying reasons for the Israel-Iran Conflict?

2. How does Iran's nuclear program impact the conflict?

3. How might the conflict affect regional stability in the Middle East?

4. What role is the international community playing in attempting to resolve the conflict?

5. How might the conflict impact US-Israel relations?

6. What are the potential outcomes of the conflict?

7. What are the implications of the conflict for global non-proliferation efforts?

Additional questions:

Geopolitics and Conflict

1. What are the historical roots of the Iran-Israel conflict, and how have they escalated into the current situation?

2. How do regional powers like Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Russia factor into the conflict?

3. What role does the United States play in the conflict, and how might its involvement impact the situation?

Nuclear Proliferation

4. What are the implications of Iran developing nuclear capabilities, and how might this affect regional and global security?

5. How effective have international sanctions and diplomatic efforts been in curbing Iran's nuclear program?

6. Would a U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear sites be a violation of international law, and what consequences might follow?

Military and Strategic Considerations

7. What are the potential military consequences of a U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear sites, including retaliation and escalation?

8. How might Israel's military capabilities and strategies factor into a potential conflict with Iran?

9. What role might cyber warfare and proxy forces play in the conflict?

Diplomacy and Negotiation

10. What diplomatic efforts have been made to resolve the conflict, and how effective have they been?

11. What are the key sticking points in negotiations between Iran and other countries, and how might they be addressed?

12. How might a negotiated settlement or compromise be reached, and what would be the potential benefits and drawbacks?

Humanitarian Concerns

13. What are the humanitarian implications of a potential conflict, including civilian casualties and displacement?

14. How might a conflict affect access to essential services, such as healthcare and food, in the region?

15. What role should humanitarian organizations and international law play in mitigating the effects of the conflict?

Global Implications

16. How might a conflict between Iran and Israel or the United States impact global oil markets and the economy?

17. What are the potential implications for regional stability and global security?

18. How might other countries, such as China or European nations, respond to a conflict, and what role might they play in resolving it?

Future Prospects

19. What are the potential long-term consequences of a conflict, including the impact on regional dynamics and global relations?

20. How might the conflict be contained or resolved, and what steps can be taken to reduce tensions

In collaboration with Ceit Hustedde (Longtime Member of Buddytree)