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The Road to the U.S.-Israel War With Iran Remaking the Middle East (updated documentary)
Amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliation, FRONTLINE examines the path to the ongoing war in the Middle East, and what is at stake.
From award-winning filmmakers James Jacoby and Anya Bourg, the documentary is an updated version of FRONTLINE's July 2025 examination of Iran and Israel’s dueling ambitions for the Middle East, and how multiple U.S. presidents have tried to manage the volatile issues at play. With new reporting and timely interviews, the updated film places the war in deep historical context by examining decades of hostility between Israel and Iran and its regional proxies, and the U.S. role.
The original version of the documentary premiered in July 2025, one month after escalating tensions between Israel and Iran erupted into a 12-day war. Now, as the current war continues, “Remaking the Middle East: The U.S, Israel & Iran” is a comprehensive look at what led up to this dramatic escalation, and the ramifications for the region.
“Remaking the Middle East: The U.S., Israel & Iran” is a FRONTLINE production with Left/Right Docs. The correspondent is James Jacoby. The producers and writers are Anya Bourg and James Jacoby. The co-producer is Christina Avalos. The director is James Jacoby. The editor-in-chief and executive producer of FRONTLINE is Raney Aronson-Rath.