Economist Podcasts
The Intelligence: Iran’s dangerous game in Gaza
Oct 27, 2023
Nicholas Pelham, the Middle East correspondent for The Economist, dives deep into Iran's intricate geopolitical strategies. He discusses the recent American airstrikes on Iranian-linked Syrian bases, emphasizing Iran's proxy conflicts in the region. Pelham unpacks Iran's delicate balancing act as it maneuvers between tensions with the US and Israel. The conversations offer insights into the extensive implications these dynamics hold for international relations and the risk of a wider conflict.
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Quick takeaways
- Iran aims to escalate tensions with the West and Israel without triggering a full-blown war, maintaining a delicate balance.
- The escalating conflict raises concerns for countries like Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq, who fear being dragged into the war and facing further instability.
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US airstrikes in Syria against Iran-led forces
The US conducted airstrikes in Syria against bases used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its partners. The strikes were in response to attacks on American personnel in Syria and Iraq. While the US has emphasized that the strikes were not linked to the conflict with Israel and Hamas, Iran has been funding and supporting various groups across the Middle East, such as Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in the Palestinian territories. Iran aims to escalate tensions with the West and Israel without triggering a full-blown war, but this delicate balance is difficult to maintain.
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