Joseph Epstein is back on the show to give us an update on the regional conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Iran. While Hamas remains the main target of Israeli operations in Gaza, the conflict with Iran is increasingly coming to the forefront, which is raising fears of a broader war.
We discuss how the July assassination of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders in Syria and Iran is shaping Iran’s strategic calculus, and explore why, despite the high profile nature of Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination in Tehran, Iran has yet to strike back at Israel as of this recording.
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How does Joseph’s distinction between Iran’s clients and proxies change your perspective in terms of Iran’s role in the region, and how America tends to view Iran as a threat?
Digging deeper
Joseph’s last interview on the show: TTP Podcast, Episode 49: Israel, Gaza, and World War III
Al-Monitor, “What do We Know About Hezbollah’s Tunnels?”
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