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The Intelligence from The Economist

The Intelligence: Iran’s dangerous game in Gaza

Oct 27, 2023
22:43
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The podcast discusses Iran's funding of Middle East conflicts, their proxy network in the region, and the potential consequences of tensions with Western powers. They also announce a new show called the Weekend Intelligence featuring in-depth stories. Additionally, they cover topics such as women's health, reparations, and the discovery and use of laughing gas.
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Quick takeaways

  • Iran is attempting to escalate tensions with the US and Israel without triggering a full-blown war, potentially delaying the normalization deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
  • Iran's network of proxies across the Middle East, supplied with Iranian arms, poses a substantial threat and has varying responses from different countries.

Deep dives

American Airstrikes in Syria

American forces carried out airstrikes in Syria against bases used by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and its partners. The strikes were a response to attacks on American personnel in Syria and Iraq.

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