ThePrint Anything that weakens Iran’s proxies is a win for India. Even Israel’s Operation Rising Lion
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Jun 16, 2025 Tensions soar as Israel launches Operation Rising Lion, striking at Iran's military assets just before a potential nuclear agreement with the U.S. The podcast delves into the complex geopolitical landscape, examining how these events affect India's strategic interests. With the influence of Russia waning due to the Ukraine conflict, new dynamics are emerging in the Middle East. Listeners gain insight into how diplomatic maneuvers and military actions intertwine, shaping a precarious balance of power.
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Israel's Preemptive Strike Insight
- Israel launched Operation Rising Lion to strike Iran's military and nuclear command before US-Iran talks.
- They acted due to distrust in diplomatic progress and nuclear threat urgency.
Existential Threat of Iran's Bomb
- Israel views any nuclear bomb in Iran as an existential threat, beyond a regional concern.
- Despite dismantling Iran's proxies, Iran's nuclear ambitions persist unstopped.
Trump's Deal-driven Foreign Policy
- Trump's foreign policy focuses on headline-grabbing deals rather than long-term stability.
- His deal-making ignores material shifts and regional red lines impacting Israel critically.
