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 – Introduction00:55 – U.S.–Iran Peace Deal07:45 – What Israel Wants Next09:22 – Defence vs Aggression18:00 – Trump & Netanyahu Relationship19:47 – Iran’s Nuclear Program24:32 – Strait of Hormuz Crisis29:05 – Buffer Zones in Gaza, Lebanon & Syria35:02 – Netanyahu Under Pressure?43:04 – Humanitarian Cost of War46:35 – Two-State Solution51:50 – India–Israel Relations53:10 – Israel’s Wartime Economy55:24 – Modi’s Visit & Iran Strikes59:18 – Six Shared India–Israel Values1:03:21 – Trade & Investment Future1:08:23 – Pakistan as a Mediator