Name: The US bombed Iran. Now what?
Uploaded: 2025-06-23T22:54:32Z
Duration: 46 min 23 s
Description: On June 21, the United States launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, escalating the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Political scientist Ian Bremmer explains why President Trump decided to bomb Iran, the risk of a broadening war and what to look for next at this uncertain moment. (This interview, hosted by TED’s Helen Walters, was recorded on June 22, 2025.)

Ian Bremmer: The US bombed Iran. Now what?

The US bombed Iran. Now what?

On June 21, the United States launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, escalating the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Political scientist Ian Bremmer explains why President Trump decided to bomb Iran, the risk of a broadening war and what to look for next at this uncertain moment. (This interview, hosted by TED’s Helen Walters, was recorded on June 22, 2025.)

After the United States bombed three Iranian nuclear sites alongside Israel, the world faces a period of deep uncertainty. Despite claims that this is not a push for regime change, the attacks have inflamed tensions and could easily spiral. Iran’s leadership remains defiant while regional and global powers watch anxiously, hoping to avoid a catastrophic escalation. The geopolitical landscape has shifted, with alliances tested and the possibility of broader conflict looming.