The war between Israel and Iran has entered a new and unprecedented phase.

In this interview, Caroline Glick — international affairs advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — explains why Israel and the United States decided to act against Iran and what the stakes are for the region and the world.

According to Glick, intelligence assessments indicated that Iran was rapidly expanding its missile production capacity and advancing its nuclear program. Iranian officials were openly signaling that negotiations were being used to buy time, while missile stockpiles and nuclear enrichment continued to grow.