Inside the Attack on Iran (March 2026)

In February and March 2026, Israel and the United States carried out coordinated military strikes against Iran, prompting a significant response from Tehran and marking a dramatic escalation in the conflict. This historic moment will likely shape the Middle East for years to come.

Use this educator's guide to unpack this episode of Unpacking Israeli History with Dr. Noam Weissman and special guest, geopolitical Middle East expert and former Israeli intelligence official Avi Melamed. 

Educators can use the podcast in two ways: 

1. As background to better understand the moment themselves before facilitating student discussions. 
2. Alongside the accompanying educator guide, using the linked clips and prompts to help students process and discuss this major development.

Processing
Before diving into the content it is important to check in with students and see how they are processing this event. Ask your students:

• What emotions are you experiencing right now?
• What was your initial reaction to hearing about Israel’s preemptive strike on Iran?
• What are some questions you have?
• What are you concerned about?