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Iran and Israel - stepping back from the brink? w/ Paul Rogers

Apr 23, 2024
Military and security expert Paul Rogers discusses Iran's attack on Israel, analyzing its success, US and European involvement, and distraction from IDF's Gaza failure. The podcast explores de-escalation potential, asymmetric capabilities in Israel-Iran conflict, risks of Iran's nuclear program, Israel's nuclear capability, and perspectives of Russia and China.
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Quick takeaways

  • Iran's attack on Israel served as a strategic test to assess Israeli defenses and potential escalation.
  • US, Britain, France, and Jordan played a significant role in intercepting Iranian weapons, hinting at deeper cooperation with the US.

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Iran's Attack on Israel and its Implications

The episode discusses the Iranian attack on Israel and its repercussions. The speaker, international security expert Paul Rogers, analyzes the operation's success, considering the downing of Iranian drones and missiles by Israel and its allies. Rogers suggests that the coordinated firing of weapons from multiple regions served as a strategic test for Iran to assess Israeli defenses, hinting at their potential for escalating actions.

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