politics
The history of regime change
After launching US-Israeli strikes on Iran, US President Donald Trump touted regime change as a goal – a pledge that invokes skepticism in the Middle East and beyond. CNN Field Producer Zeena Saifi looks at the unintended consequences of foreign intervention and the worries that history may be poised to repeat itself.
TL;DR
- US-Israeli strikes on Iran have raised concerns about regime change, with potential unintended consequences.
- The conflict has caused oil prices to surge, impacting global energy supplies and potentially African economies.
- Demand for private charter flights from the Middle East has increased due to the conflict.
- Cuban officials have confirmed talks with the United States amidst an economic crisis.
- Israeli strikes on Iran have caused fires and oil spills, raising questions under international law.
- A video shows a strike near an Al Quds Day rally in Tehran.
- A pipe burst at a construction site in Osaka, Japan.
- Japan's Prime Minister experienced a brief health scare before a meeting with President Trump.
- Israel is engaged in large-scale strikes in Lebanon in response to Hezbollah rocket attacks.