Iran strikes US military base in Qatar, escalating threat of war

Jun. 23, 2025 International

Iran launches missiles at the largest American military base in the Middle East. Is this the beginning of a larger war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran?

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Credits

Guest:

Benjamin Radd - professor of law and global studies at UCLA

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Robin Estrin, Jack Ross

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Iran strikes US military base in Qatar, escalating threat of war

Iran launches missiles at the largest American military base in the Middle East. Is this the beginning of a larger war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran?

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