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Emergency Edition: Iran attacks Israel – what next?
Apr 15, 2024
Prof Ali Ansari discusses Iran's drone attacks on Israel, potential escalation into regional war, Netanyahu's strategy, and Iran's desire for peace. The podcast explores the dynamics of the conflict and calls for restraint to prevent devastation.
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- Iran's attack on Israel was driven by a credibility gap in Tehran's rhetoric and actions.
- Iran's deep-seated animosity towards Israel stems from the Islamic Revolution's stance against its existence.
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Iran's Attack on Israel: Analysis by Ali Ansari
In the podcast episode, Ali Ansari, Professor of Modern History at the University of St Andrews, discusses Iran's attack on Israel. Ansari suggests that the attack was not inevitable but was driven by a growing credibility gap between Iran's rhetoric and actions on the ground. Despite varying perspectives on the attack's success, Ansari acknowledges the political will displayed by Iran. He further highlights Iran's struggle in controlling the narrative surrounding the attack and the potential implications for internal Iranian politics.
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