In this episode of WorldView with Swasti, Dr Swasti Rao, Consulting Editor and Foreign Policy Expert, discusses Israel’s bold new offensive, Operation Rising Lion, against Iran. Joining her are Professor Ehud Manor, renowned Israeli historian and expert on regional affairs, and Kabir Taneja, Deputy Director at the Observer Research Foundation. Together, they unpack the roots of the fresh conflict, the shadow war going public, and the global stakes—from oil markets to regional stability. How will the US respond under an unpredictable Trump? Can Iran’s regime withstand this new pressure? And what does it mean for India’s strategic interests, border security, and energy future? Tune in for an in-depth conversation on the real implications of a Middle East up in flames. #israel #iran #middleeast #netanyahu #trump