Remaking the Middle East: Israel vs. Iran (full documentary) | FRONTLINE

FRONTLINE traces Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long campaign to destroy Iran’s nuclear capabilities and counter its proxy forces, the conflict with the Palestinians, and the role of the U.S. through decades of difficulty in the region. Drawing on new, insider interviews, this two‑hour special examines how long‑running and escalating tensions between Israel and Iran erupted into all‑out war in June 2025, and how multiple U.S. presidents have tried to manage the volatile issues at play. The documentary is divided into chapters: 00:00 Prologue; 02:29 Israel’s Long Campaign to Curb Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions; 08:49 Israel and Iran’s Decades‑long Animosity; 18:58 The Iran Nuclear Deal, aka JCPOA; 23:52 Iran’s Proxy Forces and Allies in the Middle East; 30:21 President Donald Trump’s Withdrawal From the Iran Nuclear Deal; 55:28 The Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas Attacks on Israel & the Impact Across the Region; 01:05:57 The Israel‑Hamas War in Gaza; 01:10:24 An Escalation in the Israel‑Iran Conflict in 2024; 01:21:21 Israel’s Attacks in Lebanon, Iran & Syria, and Iran’s Response; 01:31:45 Israel & U.S. Attacks Target Iran’s Nuclear Facilities; 01:45:30 What Is the Future of the Middle East?; 01:52:17 Credits.