About this episode
Gadi and Mike discuss Iran's political strategy and the implications of Mojtaba Khamenei's succession as Supreme Leader, alongside Israel's military approach to Hezbollah.
What is the Iranian game plan, and is it working? What does the choice of Mojtaba Khamenei to be the heir to his father’s role as Supreme Leader say about the regime and its ability to sustain itself? Gadi and Mike discuss. Plus, the reignited war with Hezbollah offers a chance, Gadi says, to rid ourselves of the idea that all of Israel’s military success can be reversed. It's time to make South Lebanon into North Israel.
People in this episode
Host: Gadi
Guest: Mike
Topics covered
- Iran
- Hezbollah
- Israeli military strategy
- Supreme Leader
- Middle East politics
Keywords
- Iran
- Hezbollah
- Mojtaba Khamenei
- Supreme Leader
- Israeli military
- Middle East
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hezbollah
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