People march in New York City during a rally calling for the Trump administration not to go to war with Iran, on June 18, 2025.
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The Iran-Israel conflict in June was terrifying but brief: It lasted 12 days. But that war is not over. Trita Parsi, vice president and cofounder of the Quincy Institute, has been warning that both the United States and Israel are planning for another round, with their European allies providing the groundwork. I spoke to Parsi about the likelihood of war, the rationale behind the current saber-rattling, and ways to stop the impending catastrophe.
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