Remaking the Middle East: The U.S., Israel & Iran

What led up to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran? This updated version of our July 2025 documentary offers crucial context on the conflict’s roots and ramifications. (March 2026 update) Amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliation, FRONTLINE examines the path to the ongoing war in the...

113 min - War & Military - FRONTLINE PBS

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