Looking back at Israel and Iran's ‘12-day war’: Direct conflict breaks out between arch-enemies
• Dec 26, 2025, 5:33 PM
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When Israel launched a lightening attack on Iran’s military and nuclear sites on June 13, it kickstarted a conflict dubbed the “12-day war” by US President Donald Trump. Although the whirlwind clash lasted less than two weeks, it caused unprecedented destruction in Israel and considerably weakened the Iranian Republic. FRANCE 24 looks back on how it unfolded.
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• 2:50 PM
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Deadly blast hits Alawite mosque in Syria's Homs
• 12:06 AM
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• 12:03 AM
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