"US special envoy Steve Witkoff is yet again in Israel to discuss growing tensions with Iran. Renewed threats to strike Iran have once again raised the stakes across the Middle East. The United States and Israel have toughened their stance against Tehran in recent weeks as the country was gripped by nationwide protests. Iran accused Israel of interference in those demonstrations."
"As the war rhetoric ramps up, Iran is threatening to inflict heavy damage on Israel, if it is attacked. The tension between the two sides follows decades of mutual hostility that have shaped the geopolitics of the region. So, does diplomacy stand a chance in this long-running conflict? Presenter: Rishaad Salamat Guests: Thomas Warrick Non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council Marzie Khalilian Political analyst focusing on US-Middle East relations and an academic Researcher at Carleton University Alon Pinkas Former Israeli diplomat"
US special envoy Steve Witkoff visited Israel to address growing tensions with Iran. Renewed threats to strike Iran have raised stakes across the Middle East. The United States and Israel adopted a tougher stance toward Tehran as Iran faced nationwide protests. Iran accused Israel of interfering in those demonstrations. As war rhetoric escalates, Iran warned it would inflict heavy damage on Israel if attacked. The bilateral hostility reflects decades of mutual antagonism that have influenced regional geopolitics. These developments increase the risk of military confrontation and complicate diplomatic avenues for de-escalation.
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