Israel Strikes Iran – with Jonathan Conricus

Israel Strikes Iran – with Jonathan Conricus

Author: Boundless Israel, Inc. June 13, 2025 Duration: 31:36

Israel may be preparing to strike Iran’s nuclear program, with reports indicating a possible operation in the coming days. The IDF is on high alert, U.S. personnel are being repositioned, and regional powers are bracing for fallout.

Iran has pushed ahead with uranium enrichment, flouted international oversight, and continued its threats against Israel. As nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran resume, Israeli leaders appear increasingly convinced that diplomacy won’t stop Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.

What exactly is Israel planning? Could a strike set off a broader war? And how would Iran respond?

Host Aviva Klompas speaks with Jonathan Conricus, former IDF spokesperson and senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, about what’s unfolding behind the scenes, what a military operation would look like, and what’s at stake for the region and the world.

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Guest Bio:

Jonathan Conricus is a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies focused on the Middle East. He served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for 24 years as a combat commander in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. He also served as a military diplomat, foreign relations expert, and international spokesperson. He recently retired as lieutenant colonel. Jonathan was the first Israeli officer to be seconded to the United Nations (UN), during which he provided military and strategic analysis for UN peacekeeping forces. He has directed social media and public diplomacy efforts and has extensive on- and off-camera experience from his years as a spokesperson. 


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