The first round of direct US-Iran talks has concluded in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, marking a major diplomatic development in the West Asia. Mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, the negotiations come as U.S. President Donald Trump pursues a dual-track strategy: engaging Tehran through diplomacy while keeping the threat of military action firmly on the table. But the talks have raised difficult questions in Israel.

In this podcast episode, we examine Israel's growing strategic dilemma and more.

Guest: Stanly Johny, International Affairs Editor, The Hindu

Host: Smriti Sudesh

Producer and editor: Jude Weston

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