Google released its annual search trends for 2025, revealing that the name drawing the world’s attention this year was “Charlie Kirk,” which took the top spot. In second place: “Iran.”
According to Google’s data, global searches for Iran peaked between June 8 and June 14 — the tense days leading up to Israel’s strike inside Iran and the first 24 hours after the attacks began on June 13. The surge reflects just how central Iran’s aggression, instability, and confrontation with Israel have become in global public awareness.
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The world is watching Iran more closely than almost any other subject — and the peak came exactly as Israel acted decisively to stop Tehran’s threats. The data underscores both the scale of Iran’s destabilizing behavior and the international focus on Israel’s response.