Six Iranian theories on Israel's strengths and weaknesses - analysis
The Iranian regime assesses Israel’s internal domestic problems could be its undoing.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN
In one of the most interesting interviews in Iranian pro-government media this past week, the regime appeared to explain its overall view on the Middle East today, with particular regard to Israel.
An interview was held with former Iranian Diplomat Hadi Afghahi, a man who is frequently quoted in Iranian media, and his views represent not only those of the regime but also a sort of trial balloon for how Tehran views the region; as an analyst he presents the Islamic Republic’s regional view. For instance, he recently praised the possibility of Turkish-Syrian reconciliation, noting that Syria and Saudi Arabia would soon reconcile.
In a long interview with Tasnim News, considered close to the IRGC, Afghahi was quoted at length about the “fate” of Israel and was asked to provide an assessment of recent Palestinian threats. He revealed many details about Iran’s emerging consensus on what is going on in Israel and in Iran’s attempts to threaten Israel.
more............. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-739220
The Iranian regime assesses Israel’s internal domestic problems could be its undoing.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN
In one of the most interesting interviews in Iranian pro-government media this past week, the regime appeared to explain its overall view on the Middle East today, with particular regard to Israel.
An interview was held with former Iranian Diplomat Hadi Afghahi, a man who is frequently quoted in Iranian media, and his views represent not only those of the regime but also a sort of trial balloon for how Tehran views the region; as an analyst he presents the Islamic Republic’s regional view. For instance, he recently praised the possibility of Turkish-Syrian reconciliation, noting that Syria and Saudi Arabia would soon reconcile.
In a long interview with Tasnim News, considered close to the IRGC, Afghahi was quoted at length about the “fate” of Israel and was asked to provide an assessment of recent Palestinian threats. He revealed many details about Iran’s emerging consensus on what is going on in Israel and in Iran’s attempts to threaten Israel.
more............. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-739220