The 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel that began on June 13, 2025, resulted in significant casualties and destruction, highlighting the failure of diplomatic efforts for peace in the region. It has exposed the long-standing U.S. strategy of positioning itself as a peace broker while engaging in military interventions. Since 1948, the U.S. has provided Israel with more military aid than any other country, totaling over $317.9 billion, while Iran has experienced severe sanctions and attempts at destabilization. This has led to a strengthening of Iranian hardliners rather than promoting stability.
The recent 12-day war between Iran and Israel has left more than just casualties and destruction but revealed the urgency of recommitting to diplomatic efforts.
For decades, the U.S. has positioned itself as the broker of global peace while simultaneously funding wars and imposing unilateral sanctions that undermine diplomacy.
Israel has been the recipient of U.S. military aid - more than any other nation - to the tune of over $317.9 billion since its inception in 1948.
Iran has faced a coup d'état in 1953, brutal sanctions, cyberattacks, and assassinations while often being targeted for regime change supported by the U.S.
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