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And they saw the God of Israel: Under His feet there was the likeness of a pavement of sapphire, like the very sky for purity.
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The Issue On Activism

Volume Seventeen Spring 2025
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Activism

June 20, 2025 | 1:00 PM ET Online

U.S. Perspectives on the Israel-Iran War

On Friday, June 13th, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, targeting nuclear sites, drones and rocket launchers, and senior Iranian military leadership. In response, Iran has deployed hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones that led to many civilian deaths and destruction of property on the Israeli home front. Now, one week later, the U.S. is deliberating whether to join the fight and eliminate Iran’s nuclear program.

To make sense of this moment, join us for a SAPIR virtual conversation on Friday, June 20 at 1:00 PM ET, featuring former Commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command Lieutenant General Joseph Guastella and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Dana Stroul moderated by SAPIR Institute Director, Chanan Weissman.

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