Novara Media Novara FM: Israel-Iran War, Escalation Pauses w/ Eskandar Sadeghi
Jun 25, 2025
Eskandar Sadeghi, an expert on Iranian politics and author of Revolution and its Discontents, delves into the complex history and current tensions between Israel and Iran. He highlights the fragile ceasefire and the potential for renewed conflict, considering U.S. involvement and the implications of military tactics. Sadeghi also discusses Iran's internal dynamics, the impact of sanctions on its citizens, and the strategic alliances with China and Russia. The conversation emphasizes how global geopolitics intertwine with local realities, affecting both nations profoundly.
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Israel's Bold But Ineffective Strike
- The Israeli attacks on top Iranian military and nuclear scientists were unprecedented in scale and boldness.
- Despite this, Iranian leadership showed resilience with no defections or compliance to Israeli threats.
Nuclear Claims as Pretext for War
- Claims about Iran's nuclear weapon ambitions are recycled Cold War-style propaganda used to justify aggression.
- Iran was complying with international deals until the US withdrawal and economic warfare tactics provoked uranium enrichment.
Israel's Nuclear Immunity Problem
- Israel maintains an undeclared nuclear arsenal with Western support but violates international norms freely.
- This undermines the non-proliferation treaty and emboldens aggressive actions without consequences.