The home front: How Israel, Iran, and US leaders have been hit by the war
Summary
Six months ago, the United States and Israel carried out attacks in Iran, killing the country’s Supreme Leader and other leaders. The war has caused economic and political difficulties for Iran, Israel, and the United States, with none of the initial goals fully achieved.Key Facts
- The US and Israel attacked targets in Tehran six months ago, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other Iranian leaders.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wanted the attack as part of a joint US-Israel effort against Iran.
- President Donald Trump claimed Iran’s nuclear program was destroyed, but this appears to be untrue.
- The war has caused petrol prices in the US to rise by 50 percent since it began on February 28.
- Public support for the war in the US is low, with fewer than one in three Americans backing it.
- Trump imposed new economic sanctions on Iran, calling it “Economic D-Day.”
- Despite the damage, Iran’s government remains strong, and its nuclear materials remain in the country.
- Critics say the war has hurt the political standing of both Trump and Netanyahu.
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