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Technology has played a key role in shaping the Israel-Iran war, as both a tool and a target.

Israeli-Airstrikes-in-Tehran People gather on a hill to watch as Iran's air defense systems fire shots aimed at Israeli drones in the sky of Tehran, Iran, on June 14, 2025. Iran's foreign minister said the country would respond "decisively and proportionally" to a wave of attacks that Israel launched beginning in the early hours of June 13. The attacks targeted multiple military, scientific and residential locations, as well as senior government officials. (Photo by Khoshiran / Middle East Images via AFP) (

Welcome back to Al-Monitor FutureVerse.

This week, the Israel-Iran conflict was once again front and center as US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran’s response dominated the news cycle. Beneath the headlines, technology has played a key role in shaping this conflict, as both a tool and a target. We break that down in this edition while also exploring Syria’s internet comeback, stock market trends, and more signals you shouldn’t miss.

Let’s dive in.

Sam (@sam_wendel) 

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