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Jan 21, 2026 59 min

Another Round With Iran?

from Israel Policy Pod Hosted by Israel Policy Forum

On this week’s episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber hosts military affairs analyst Yaakov Lappin. They discuss the current state of play in the U.S.-Iran crisis, including the domestic turmoil in Iran and the U.S. military build-up in the Middle East, what options President Trump has against the Islamic Republic, what Tehran may do in retaliation, the mood in Israel and whether the country is ready for another round with Iran, and more. Support the show Follow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

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Another Round With Iran?

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  1. 0:00 Introduction
  2. 7:14 The State of Play in the U.S.-Iran Crisis
  3. 15:05 U.S. Options on Iran
  4. 32:24 How Iran May Retaliate if the U.S. Strikes
  5. 36:22 Is Israel Ready for Another Round With Iran?
  6. 43:03 How Israel May Respond if Iran Strikes
  7. 48:15 Israeli Air Defenses in the 12-Day War

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