Call Me Back - with Dan Senor INSIDE THE ATTACK ON IRAN - with Nadav Eyal
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Jun 14, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Nadav Eyal, a senior analyst at Yedioth Achronot, delves into the recent Israeli military operations targeting Iran. He highlights the unexpected successes of Israel's strategic strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, shedding light on the meticulous preparations of the IDF. Eyal also tackles the evolving U.S.-Israel dynamics, emphasizing their collaborative approach to countering Iranian threats. The shift from deterrence to a proactive defense strategy reflects broader regional implications, indicating a significant changing tide in Middle Eastern geopolitics.
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Israel's Urgent Response Doctrine
- Israel views post-October 7th threats from groups aiming to destroy it as urgent and intolerable.
- The recent Israeli strikes resulted in the deaths of top Iranian and allied military leaders and scientists.
Israel-Iran Conflict as Full War
- Israel is engaged in a war against Iran as a country, not just a terrorist group.
- The operation can be compared to the Six Days War in scale, marking a drastic shift in Middle Eastern power politics.
Iran's Nuclear Program Escalation
- Since early 2024, Israel monitored Iran acquiring critical nuclear weapon components.
- Iran's nuclear weapon program showed alarming acceleration beyond uranium enrichment, triggering Israeli defense concerns.