This is the Forward’s coverage of the war between Israel and Iran begun in June 2025 over Iran’s aspiration to acquire nuclear weapons.
2025 Israel-Iran war
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Opinion Why Israel’s new military strategy would terrify the country’s founders
For Israel, winning in the Middle East is still hard to do. American military intervention may only increase the risks
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Culture Want to know what Trump sounds like in Hebrew? Just listen to Netanyahu.
Like the American president, the Israeli prime minister peppers his speeches with references to promises and strength
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Fast Forward Trump floats possibility of ‘regime change’ in Iran following US strikes
Trump’s statement conflicted with members of his administration, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth who said the attack on Iran “was not and is not about regime change"
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News Schumer, highest-ranking Jewish official, slams Trump over Iran strike — but leaves his own position unclear
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer decried the process, exposing congressional rift on confronting Iran
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Fast Forward Why some see an ancient biblical enemy in Iran
Rabbis weigh in on why the ancient story of Amalek is being invoked in response to Iran
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Opinion If war with Iran goes badly for the US, Jews will be the scapegoat
An evil regime’s nuclear ambitions go up in smoke, but what comes next?
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Fast Forward Israel puts civilians on high alert as Iranian leaders vow response to US strikes
'Washington must bear the consequences,' a senior Houthi leader tweeted
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Fast Forward Trump receives gratitude, criticism after claiming total destruction of Iran’s nuclear program
Israel hails the U.S. attack as a spectacular military success, while Democrats warn of unauthorized war escalation
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