EP-424 | U.S.-Iran Deal, Hezbollah, Trump, Pakistan & India-Israel Ties | Israeli Envoy Reuven Azar

Reuven Azar is Israel's Ambassador to India. A career diplomat, he has held several key positions in Israel's foreign service and has been closely involved in shaping his country's foreign policy and international relations.

In this edition of the ANI Podcast, Reuven Azar speaks to Smita Prakash about the Iran–U.S. peace deal, Israel's position on Lebanon, the future of the Middle East, and whether the region is moving towards peace or another phase of conflict. He also discusses India-Israel ties and what has changed under the leadership of PM Modi.

00:00 – Introduction

00:55 – U.S.–Iran Peace Deal

07:45 – What Israel Wants Next

09:22 – Defence vs Aggression

18:00 – Trump & Netanyahu Relationship

19:47 – Iran’s Nuclear Program

24:32 – Strait of Hormuz Crisis

29:05 – Buffer Zones in Gaza, Lebanon & Syria

35:02 – Netanyahu Under Pressure?

43:04 – Humanitarian Cost of War

46:35 – Two-State Solution

51:50 – India–Israel Relations

53:10 – Israel’s Wartime Economy

55:24 – Modi’s Visit & Iran Strikes

59:18 – Six Shared India–Israel Values

1:03:21 – Trade & Investment Future

1:08:23 – Pakistan as a Mediator