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GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Iran's role in the Gaza war: is escalation inevitable?

Nov 4, 2023
Iran's role in the Gaza war and the potential for escalation are the most interesting topics discussed in this episode. The podcast explores Iran's involvement in the conflict, including their support for militant groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. It also examines Israel's proximity to war with Iran and the implications of their ongoing invasion of Gaza. Additionally, the podcast analyzes the future of the US-Iran relationship, the impact of the conflict on oil flow and the interests of the United States and China.
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Quick takeaways

  • Iran benefits from conflicts in Arab populations and seeks to replace Israel with Palestine.
  • Iran macro manages proxy groups and is willing to escalate tensions through indirect conflicts.

Deep dives

Iran benefits from the misery of Arab populations

Iran benefits from the suffering and conflicts of Arab populations such as Palestinians, Lebanese, Yemenis, and Iraqis. They do not want to see these populations become prosperous and thrive in failing states. The more these populations experience conflict, the more Iran tends to benefit.

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