Public sentiment regarding the Israel-Iran conflict is characterized by strong criticism of military actions from both sides, with many commenters emphasizing the suffering of innocent civilians. The discourse reflects a collective plea for peace, accountability, and an end to hostilities, while also expressing significant frustration over ongoing geopolitical tensions and the perceived double standards in international responses.

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Wishful thinking and media hopium. Israel trying to save face

Blanched_Lion

Can Iran still build ballistic missiles faster and cheaper than Israel can build interceptors? Yes.

This war isn’t a sprint, it’s an endurance contest and the basic fundamentals don’t favor Israel. 

The media can keep pushing a positive narrative, but let’s be clear- Israel chose to attack Iran because Netanyahu was facing a no confidence vote and his time tested strategy to domestic political threats is to create foreign emergencies.

Kahzootoh

What the f is this bs?
“Iran’s shooting fight”
“Iran moving nuclear enrichment facilities”

Bro do you think we’re stupid?

How the fuck is it “Iran’s shooting fight” if Israel attacked Iran first?

https://truthout.org/articles/trump-i-dont-care-that-us-has-assessed-iran-is-not-pursuing-nuclear-weapon/

ThugDonkey

Israel: evil murderers committing genocide against Palestine. Fuck Israel. Eat shit.

Away-Thought-612

remember, israel plays paid ads in youtube

Key-Club-2308

Netanyahu’s been saying "Iran’s weeks away from a nuke!" since the 90s. But U.S. intel keeps saying "No, they stopped in 2003." No American should die for Israel

CommercialSummer5517

Whitewashing the story, the same as they whitewashed all of history.  
Europeans.  🤡🤡🤡

RasJudah1892

Iran just released the Fatah 1; which has speeds above 9,000 miles per hour, and it can maneuver at will. Just today, one Fatah 1 missile was able to land and out maneuver 12 of Israeli/ America Iron Dome missiles.

Apprehensive_Yam_794

Jamsquad77

“Sophisticated defense systems” - Those systems aren’t and weren’t intended to counter large ballistic missiles. 
Everyone out here acting like they know what they’re talking about.

Look_out_for_Jeeps

"more than 90% effective" so does it damage its own population? /s

one_up_onedown

Some…?   Damn, find a new news source as the rest of us are watching live time a different picture.

WishIwazRetired

Some?  Have you seen the damage! There's a lot and Israel has placed a complete blackout on further images and video.

kebabish

CBC News is literally parroting nonsense, claiming Netanyahu had to launch a preemptive strike on Iran over a supposed imminent nuclear threat, even though there's no credible evidence that Iran is anywhere close to building a bomb. 

On top of that, they’re regurgitating Zionist talking points, pretending Israel ONLY targeted nuclear facilities, conveniently ignoring the fact that hundreds of Iranians have died in these strikes.

WafflesTrufflez

Sophisticated my ass. We will not stop to fight them until they leave our land.  Iron dome will never create culture and integration for them, they are genocidal maniacs on stolen land and stolen houses

Forward_Cover_5455

I fell asleep last night while laughing at Israel. Going to be a better day today. 

DoNotIgnoreMustafa

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Surely, if the nuclear fuel storages are destroyed / blown up, they'll just end up spreading radiation around the sites in Iran, no? That alone should make people NOT want to bomb the facility's housing the fuel, like... who TF actually wants a nuclear disaster!

LazyContributor

can we please, as a species, just get rid of all religion? Christianity, Islam and Judaism all need to go. This is madness.

Magrathea_carride

I understand that Russia doesn't have the capability nor the political will to help Iran, for obvious reasons (Ukraine).

What about China? The may not be friends with Iran, but Iran is pretty much on their doorstep. Can China politically afford to have Isreali (read, american) jets bombing a neighbour of theirs pretty much unpunished?

Also I wonder if China might be eventually interested to test their weapons agains the american ones in a real war, before actually invading Taiwan. I'm not talking about jets, but I could see China selling some AA systems to Iran if they are not doing it already.

digito_a_caso

@Mods (Meta Topic)


Could we have a new Megathread: Israel-Iran 2


This one here has so many comments that Reddit has problems sorting them correctly.

Sauerkohl

So apparently Israel has struck Tehran again and also hit airbases in Hamedan and Mehrabad and ammunition depots in Zanjan and Asadabad. How are they flying so many sorties continuously over such long distances?

bononoisland

A thought occured to me. If Soleimani was still around, would this entire chain of events have happened? I doubt he would have recommended the October 7th attacks just out of a desire of preservation for Hamas' forces in Gaza. Assad would have had better support from Hezbollah. Hezbollah might not have folded over like a house of cards.

Yulong

Any podcast recommendations for following the events right now? Especially with analysis of the fighting part. Not so much the politics

Or long reads.

Preferably as unbiased as possible.

Repulsive_Dog1067

Can anyone explain the probability of the Russians stepping in to assist their Iranian ally? 

I understand that they are preoccupied with their conflict, and that the stakes simply may not be high enough for it to warrant the trouble, but from the perspective of a tightening circle of "allies" on the global stage, I'm surprised Russia hasn't taken a greater role in providing the Iranians assistance. 

Would love to hear the insights of others on this.

knyc3791

Any rough estimate of the costs on both sides so far? I guess the number of US AEGIS/naval interceptors used is uncertain, but I have to imagine that the US and Israel have used hundreds of interceptors by now. We're talking several billion dollars on both sides I'm guessing?


Obviously, the damage done to Iran in terms of missile/nuclear sites, radar, and personnel is the largest cost incurred so far.

philly_jake

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/nine-people-hurt-trapped-in-shelter-in-central-israel-after-iranian-missile-attack/

More hits in the latest wave. One woman confirmed killed in previous waves

dkdaniel

https://x.com/Osinttechnical/status/1933700867288674360

Another wave from Iran.

obsessed_doomer

A long long time ago I read that under the surface there is a lot of competition between the "normal" or "secular" Iranian state the IRGC and other religious power structures like the Mullahs. Of course the IRGC/religious elements have the real power but it seems like Israel is mostly targeting the IRGC.

  
Could we see a fracture open up in Iran's dual power system?

theblitz6794

I saw Bibi's speech advocating for Iranians to overthrow the government.  I wonder at what point that becomes a plausible solution.  Or has there been so much repression that it just can't happen.  I feel like there is a chance.  Syria fell rather spectacularly.   Only Russia, and perhaps China, are backing Iran anymore.  They have no legitimate friends in the Middle East, right?   Iran is not Afghanistan either.  Just curious.

ZarnonAkoni

Something I notice from maps of this conflict is that Israeli strikes seem confined to the western half of Iran. Is this because of a lack of targets in the east, or is the east beyond the range of Israeli weaponry?

SiegKircheis

[Iran will target regional bases of any country that defends Israel, senior Iranian official tells CNN](https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-iran-strikes-news-06-12-25-hnk-intl#cmbvg0j3u002w3b76nxw5vcfd)

This has to be just rhetoric, right? There’s no way Iran pisses off Trump by directly attacking US bases in the area, [especially given how he was originally against the idea of the Israeli attacks to begin with](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/13/trump-iran-israel-attacks-response).

DefinitelyNotABot01

What’s the state of Iran’s air force roughly speaking? I’m assuming it’s not great but do they have any of the Su-35a they were supposed to get from Russia?

WonderfulLinks22

Any collaboration of the alleged nuclear research site hit?

Is there any potential off ramp for either israel or iran?,  if not i wonder how long can iran keep striking israel with ballistics and how long israel can keep striking iran via bombs/missiles

counterforce12

A third missile barrage.

Another one targeted at Tel Aviv with a hit in the city centre.

„The Iranian barrage is ongoing. Footage shows a missile that managed to strike Tel Aviv.“

[https://x.com/avivaklompas/status/1933653200172708047?s=61](https://x.com/avivaklompas/status/1933653200172708047?s=61)

Seems like another attack on the IDF HQ.

OpenOb

If the U.S. couldn’t defeat the Houthis through an air campaign how will Israel defeat Iran through an air campaign? I just don’t see Iran giving up that easily. Without forces on the ground Israel can’t defeat Iran. And it’s already been acknowledged by Israel they can’t completely get rid of the Iranian nuclear program without B-2 bombers with bunker buster missiles.

MICBKID

What is the biggest factor in ballistic missile accuracy in the final bit of the terminal phase? Iranian missiles have shown an ability to make it THROUGH a very advanced SAM network but then appear to commonly miss their intended target by 50+ yards.

alienatedframe2

I wonder what is the worst thing Iran can do as retaliation. They would need to walk through Iraq and Syria to reach Israel, or maybe go by sea. Even the Houthis are far away.

Iran could incite attacks against embassies and Synagogues.

Ultimately, this makes Iran look weak militarily, which is not good for Khamenei.

Netantahu told Iranians to challenge Khamenei again. I guess he is more and more isolated, but there is still a large network of religious leaders which probably makes this difficult.

all_is_love6667

&gt;Nine buildings in the Tel Aviv suburb of Ramat Gan were destroyed in an Iranian missile strike.

&gt;Hundreds of apartments were evacuated after a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit a building, wounding 22 people.

[Haareetz](https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-06-13/ty-article-live/israel-launches-pre-emptive-strikes-across-iran-u-s-we-are-not-involved/00000197-6704-dee7-a1df-774e3fd30000?liveBlogItemId=269376450&amp;utm_source=site&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=live_blog_item#269376450)

ReddyReddy7

In the end, Hezbollah did nothing today. Iran spent billions for 20 years to make it (until last year) the strongest paramilitary organization in the world and keep it ready as a deterrent in case Israel attacks, and when that moment finally comes, they are so weakened that they do not even intervene.

Tifoso89

War should be the two leaders dueling with a gun. Sacrifice yourself.

SinfullySinless

Iron dome has a hard time with longer range ballistics. 

Hopefully this can end as fast as possible with as little death as can be managed.

UnoriginalJ0k3r

So 2 got through out of how many launched? How many dead in Israel?

MangoShadeTree

"Shoot zem, shoot zem both..."

(Points for the movie)

Hey, are those military facilities in densely populated civilian areas? It looks like those missiles are shooting up from the ground from in and around a city. Is Israel using civilians as human shields?

Bubbly-Money-7157

Iran has threatened israel with complete and total annihilation for decades now. All they were waiting for was the ability to create nuclear weapons. That is not propaganda or fake news. Its fact. Israel determined that iran was too close to achieving said goal. Its just as simple as that.

Enough-Silver-915

Let’s say there’s a timeline where Israel didn’t attack Iran. Iran would have nuclear weapons within a month or two. What do you think a nuclear armed Iran would do? Why don’t one of you Iran supporters play that out for me over the next five years or so?

Optimal_Weird1425

In the 70s, the idea of multiple valid perspectives in the culture (brings lots of progressive ideas, like hippy culture) brought enough resentment to cause a violent revolution, which oppresses women to this day (they dropped to the “Law and order” way of thinking). 

It’s confusing how progressives are choosing to side with Iran when it is so anti-progressive. Reminds me of Queers for Palestine.

HotPerformance6137

Russia just lost its source of drones in the Ukraine war.

mrev_art

Humans really are stupid creatures. "My sky god is better than yours!" "No mine is!" Moronic

InformalReputation39

Drewzzie_drew

This is ridiculous. The planet is burning up and all these middle to late aged men can think about is more war.

second_last_jedi

Thanks chat gpt.

I swear people can’t think for themselves anymore with ai

AccordingMedicine129

Fun_Imagination_904

Israel is not going to stop until it has defanged Iran.   And it shouldn’t.  It is not acceptable or safe for Iran to have nuclear capability.  And Iran has already tried to attack a US base in the region with drones, so they are trying to drag us in.  God help them if they drag us into this.  Between the US and Israel, we’ll send Iran back to the Stone Age.

JarHead-Actual-0302

What is the crisis point exactly? Like what point is that?

Ok-Replacement9595

\&gt;&gt;the possibility of this turning into a wider war is growing by the hour.&lt;&lt;

I don't see that happening.

Solopist112

Ok_Place_2551

Could of sworn Trump said, there would be no wars on his watch 🤔

Invest_and_ballout

bacachew

It's crazy that the ones who suffer the most are the people who have absolutely nothing to do with it and nothing to gain.

Durivage4

Hey guys I was searching YouTube to find videos and I typed “Israel attacks…” and then sooooo many places came up. Which one is it today?

Visible_Turnover3952

Thought Trump could prevent wars or end them in 24hrs.  If thos were under Biden they would scream weakness to allow this

MuchRoutine1979

DerfDaSmurf

YokedLlama

Sacdragons

So we got assholes on both sides making choices where civilians die because of their poor choices. 

Jolly_Ad2446

Qwazi420

Positive-Low-7447

Are these missiles just blind fire into populated areas? (for clarity I'm asking about missiles fired in both directions)

00gingervitis

Lugubrious-Athlete

jemhadar0

Sorry I feel so out of the loop on this a quick break down or eli5 would be great. I thought Israel and Palestine were fighting ...or they were fighting Humas. Now why are they attacking/being attacked by Iran?

go_go_gadget_travel

So it turns out bombing another country causes war

OpportunityCorrect33

and what is trump doing about this NOTHING AT ALL

Exotic-Control-8821

Bitter-Holiday1311

Yes there is. Gaza is the most densely populated area in the world . So the argument is that Israel is less densely populated than Gaza but that the Israeli government gave permits to civilians to build homes next to military installations so therefore the military is not using them as human shields…they are using themselves as human shields? That argument works much better for Gaza defenses though.  Where are Israel’s nukes, biological and chemical weapons stored?

Effective-Hunt-4602

apeoida

There are two types of people -- people who support Palestine because they want to see people suffer and people who support Palestine because they don't want to see anyone suffer.

Only one of those would mock and jeer "Iran has the right to defend themselves!"

Ok_Calendar_5199

Wild-Ad6025

rhavaa

Can Israel win against Iran? (Without nukes)

Klamangatron

I have had nightmares of stuff like this. Horrifying that some people are truly living it. I hope none of us here ever have to experience it. US needs to stop getting involved in foreign conflicts

Equivalent-Dingo3318

War is bad in any case but Israel how been going buck wild on Palestinians.

FlyByRoll

I mean, spreadsheets are just that. 
Their capabilities appear unrelated to this discourse.

youdubdub

It all needs to collapse before anything gets better sadly

CrotasScrota84

As if Iran will listen to the Israeli after their negotiations in Gaza🤣

Intelligent_Finger27

Pretty sure at some point their leaders gonna throw nukes at each other....


I just feel sad for all the peaceful people and families on both sides : /

BornSlippy420

Choose from options: 

1. Let God sort it out. 

2. Let Allah sort it out. 

3. Let Elohim sort it out. 

4. Let YHWH sort it out.

Creative_Major2266

Iran isn't innocent but the civilians dont deserve this. The world has gone mad

TellEmHisDreamnDaryl

Screams “ we only wanted to bomb you if you couldnt fight back”

Charming_Beyond3639

This would never have happened if Trump were in office.

Darth_Iggy

Maybe there’s a lesson here, don’t start a war

Stocky1978

Israel launched military operations against Iran, utilizing advanced tactics against Iranian military infrastructure, marking a significant escalation in their ongoing hostilities.

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