Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel last weekend accelerated concerns of a widening Middle East crisis. Israel’s response on Friday was limited and appeared to heed calls for caution by Western allies. What does this mean for the conflict in Gaza as well as the region?

Ravi Agrawal is joined by Iran expert Suzanne Maloney and Israeli journalist Ronan Bergman for this discussion.

Suggested reading:

Emma Ashford and Matthew Kroenig: Have Israel and the United States Done Enough to Deter Iran?

Jack Detsch and Robbie Gramer: Israel’s Military Risks Being Overstretched

Sina Toossi: Iran Has Defined Its Red Line With Israel

David E. Rosenberg: Why Arab States Haven’t Broken With Israel

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