Bloomberg Surveillance Bloomberg Surveillance TV: June 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025
Danny Danon, Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, provides insights on the escalating Israeli airstrikes on Iran and their implications for regional security. Steven Cook, a Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, analyzes the potential Iranian responses to these military actions. Jim Farley, President & CEO of Ford, explores how the automotive giant is adapting to a shifting geopolitical and economic landscape, particularly in relation to electric vehicles and supply chain challenges.
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Israel's Strategic Military Goals
- Israel's main goals in attacking Iran are to eliminate nuclear and ballistic missile threats.
- They aim to prevent Iran from using thousands of ballistic missiles against Israel and its proxies.
Israel's Tactical Advantage
- Israel has significantly damaged Iran's ability to retaliate militarily, especially disabling ballistic missile launches.
- Iran's proxies like Hezbollah currently avoid retaliation, limiting immediate regional escalation.
US Support in Israel’s Defense
- The US likely provided intelligence support but allowed Israel independent action due to differing national priorities.
- The US and regional allies coordinate defense if Iran retaliates with attacks on US interests.