EP-225 | Israel-Iran War, 'Nuclear Option', USA Role with Lt Gen Shukla (Retd) & Lt Col Rajan (Retd)

It has been one year since Hamas launched a significant attack against Israel, which was one of the deadliest incidents in recent history. Over 1000 were killed, and over 250 people were taken hostage. In response, Israel initiated ground operations in Gaza, resulting in hundreds of casualties and continuing strikes.

Amid this conflict, Israel has opened two new fronts in the war. They have targeted the entire Hezbollah leadership, including its chief, Hassan Nasrallah. This move has provoked a strong reaction from Iran, which launched over 180 missiles toward Israel.

How Israel will respond and whether it will consider attacking Iran’s oil and nuclear facilities. The outcome of these events could significantly alter the landscape of the Middle East.

In this episode of the ANI podcast with Smita Prakash, we are joined by Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla (Retd.), former General Officer Commanding of the Army Training Command and an expert in counter-insurgency operations, along with Lt. Col. Pavithran Rajan, a former intelligence operative, academician, and tech entrepreneur.

They discuss whether the U.S. will support Israel in attacking Iranian facilities and what lessons India can learn from the Israel-Iran conflict. They also delve into Israel's unique Pager Attack and how AI is transforming modern warfare. They also talk about the role of Russia and China in the Middle East.

00:00 - Introduction

02:35 - Israel’s 3-Front War

04:35 - Israel's Pager Attack

11:25 - Killing of Hassan Nasrallah

20:50 - Russia’s Role in the Middle East

30:25 - Persian Civilization

37:32 - China’s Stand on the Israel War

41:42 - China vs. Taiwan

44:39 - Regime Change in Iran

59:17 - India's Role in the Middle East

1:02:50 - How AI is Changing Warfare

1:10:43 - What is AI Assassination

1:20:45 - Weaponization of Social Media

1:26:24 - Private Players in Defence Sector

1:30:44 - Lessons for India

1:40:10 - China Leading in Manufacturing

1:44:54 - Should India Embrace AI?