Newscast Israel-Iran: The World Reacts
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Jun 14, 2025 
Shashank Joshi, Defence editor at The Economist and expert on international conflicts, joins the discussion to unravel the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The conversation dives into Iran's retaliatory threats against Western nations and the impact on regional stability. Joshi explores the potential economic fallout from rising oil prices and how this may reshape UK-Israel relations. The interplay between geopolitical maneuvers and military strategies highlights the urgent need for global awareness amid these crises.
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Shift From Proxy Wars to Open Conflict
- The direct Israeli-Iran conflict marks a shift from proxy wars to open war in decades of tension.
- Israeli strikes have damaged Iran's proxies and brought war to Iran itself, changing the regional strategy drastically.
Israel's Dual Strategy Explained
- Israel warns it will expand strikes to economic and regime targets if Iran hits population centers.
- Netanyahu calls for Iranian regime change and encourages internal opposition during the conflict.
UK's Limited Role in Conflict
- The UK is not actively involved militarily but has bases within range of Iranian missiles.
- The UK supplies some components used in Israeli jets but avoids direct military engagement in the conflict.