This piece draws a striking parallel between Israel's rushed nuclear program in 1967—when it felt backed into a corner by regional threats—and Iran's current crossroads as it inches toward nuclear capabilities. The unspoken question: Will Tehran follow Jerusalem’s playbook when push comes to shove?

Editor’s Note: Nuclear brinkmanship isn’t just history—it’s a live wire. With Iran’s program advancing, this comparison forces us to grapple with how desperation shapes geopolitics. It’s a tense reminder that today’s diplomatic stalemates could become tomorrow’s existential gambles.