414. Israel vs. Iran: What Happens Next
Summary
Hosts Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart analyze Israel's recent strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities and leadership. They discuss Prime Minister Netanyahu's long-term objectives, the military effectiveness of the attack, and the complex, often ambiguous, role of the Trump administration. The conversation explores Iran's potential responses, the implications under international law, and how the event might impact Iran's nuclear ambitions and the broader regional stability in an era of waning US influence.Episode description
Why has Benjamin Netanyahu's government launched an attack on the Iranian military? Is this the start of a new, larger war in the Middle East? What is Donald Trump's America's role in the conflict?
Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in this emergency episode on Israel and Iran.
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