With a weakened Hamas and Hezbollah, Iran has been forced to attack Israel directly, breaking with the historic status quo. Is the region on the brink of a direct war between Israel and Iran, and how might the looming U.S. presidential election impact Israel and Iran's war calculus? Dominique is joined by Philos Iranian expert Dr. Farhad Rezaei to understand the implications of Israel’s offensive strategy and how it might respond to Iran’s direct attack on October 1, 2024. 

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📖 Episode Chapters:

00:00 Israel and Iran at the Brink of War 

04:06 Israel's Decapitation Campaign Against Hezbollah

07:52 The Octopus Doctrine: Israel's Strategy Shift against Iran

11:50 Iran's Ideological Conflict with Israel

15:34 Potential for Regime Change in Iran

19:07 Israel's Stance on Iran's Nuclear Capabilities

23:03 Iran's Economic Challenges and Legitimacy Crisis

26:34 Potential Impacts of a Harris Presidency on US-Iran Relations

30:17 Middle East Normalization Prospects