Summer Stalemate in the Mid East? Interview with Joseph Epstein

Joseph Epstein is back on the show to give us an update on the regional conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Iran. While Hamas remains the main target of Israeli operations in Gaza, the conflict with Iran is increasingly coming to the forefront, which is raising fears of a broader war. We discuss how the July assassination of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders in Syria and Iran is shaping Iran’s strategic calculus, and explore why, despite the high profile nature of Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination in Tehran, Iran has yet to strike back at Israel as of this recording. Just a reminder Get a weekly dose of analysis on world events by signing up for my Substack newsletter.  Subscribe to Tim Talks Politics ⁠⁠⁠ on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today and get 30% off for being a loyal listener!