
 This Is Not A Drill with Gavin Esler
 This Is Not A Drill with Gavin Esler Israel / Iran: What the escalation means
 Oct 2, 2024 
 Gavin Esler welcomes Professor Ali Ansari, a leading expert from the University of St Andrews. They dive into the escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly the fraught dynamics between Israel and Iran. Ansari explores Israel's strategic moves against Hezbollah and Iran's cautious stance amid domestic discontent. They discuss the complex public sentiment in Iran, balancing sympathy for Palestinians against skepticism of Hezbollah. The conversation also touches on the challenges of de-escalation and the geopolitical landscape, emphasizing the role of the U.S. in fostering dialogue. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 5min 
 Israel's Strategic Moves Against Hezbollah 
 04:33 • 7min 
 Public Sentiment in Iran: Sympathy Towards Palestine vs. Hezbollah 
 12:01 • 2min 
 Navigating Geopolitical Tensions: The New Iranian Leadership Perspective 
 14:12 • 2min 
 Navigating De-escalation in Israeli-Iranian Relations 
 16:30 • 5min 
