US was warned in advance of Israeli drone strike on Iran
Iran has shot down Israeli drones in the latest confrontation...
There have been global calls for restraint - with both east and west fearful of what more conflict could mean for the region and the world.
So, what's the thinking in Iran and Israel? And what could happen next?
Presenter: Elizabeth Puranam
Guests:
Mohammad Marandi - Dean of Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran.
Gideon Levy - Columnist for the Haaretz Newspaper in Tel Aviv.
Roxane Farmanfarmaian - Professor of Modern Middle East Politics at the University of Cambridge.
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Imagine attacking someone Embassy then playing victim card 🇮🇱?
Who's embassy was attacked?
@@TheSvRoma Iranian consulate in Syria was first attacked by Israel before Iran responded.
@@rollingthunder1751 It was not attacked. It was a building besides it. Where IRGC were located.
Standard procedure for isrial “Chosen ... to be a victim?? ”
@@rollingthunder1751 Which was in response to Iranian proxy militias attacking Israel from Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine.
Saying that Israel is and has committed genocide, ethic cleansing, and war crimes isn't hate speech because it's not hate towards a group. It's facts as reported by the UN, ICJ, and many others.
When tens of thousands of Jews are expelled from Egypt, Iran, Iraq and Yemen when today there are not a single Jew left there, bar Iran, is that a genocide. When Baghdad was forty percent Jewish and today not a single Jew remains, is that a genocide.
UN and ICJ have never claimed that genocide or ethnic cleansing occurred
You're either hopelessly indoctrinated, or dyslexic: the ICJ has made no such determination. Sounds like in desperate need of some ethic cleansing.
Quit on saying false things
I'm jewish and I approve this message. All genocidal regimes need to be called out. Incidentally, Palestinians are also a semitic people so Israel is being more antisemitic than anyone else in the world right now, in my not at all humble opinion. My great uncle was a victim of Germany's genocides, and Never Again is Now. L'chaim. ✡
Why did Israel attack Iran's embassy first? Acting like a bully. Israel is to blame.
When Iran has been using proxies to attack Israel right? 😅
Double standard
Israel hit an adjacent military compound
@@Razzotis2211 keep quiet hypocrite clown 🤡 COWARDS
@@Razzotis2211 and israel used a proxy in iraq for this hit
Iran has the right to defend itself.
Yeah but rhe fact is iran really isnt defending itself. Israel killed iranians and iran replys by giving Isreal fireworks 🎇 show.
@@pajeetkumar1645Don’t worry Iran is just warming up
@@ghulamhussain687they’re gonna really warm if they attack US bases 🤣🤣
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@@ghulamhussain687 iran has no air force bro!! wake up!!!! the f up
how could the u.s be asking for restraint while supporting Israel unconditionally?
'Cause of hipocrisy.🤦♂️
because our elections have been bought and sold since the Rothschild's and AIPAC
That's why you don't get to understand geopolitics and it's players activities. Are you not aware that the US has been sending million of dollars to Iran over the years despite Iran is hatful of the US?
@user-rm6mu2eq1w billions sent to Iran is not a grant. It's Iranian reserves held by America
@@user-rm6mu2eq1wit was Iran's money genius they kept it as a "sanction" thieves 🙄
The Iranian professor Marandi is correct
Which one? Both of them are professors. One is at Tehran University, the other one is at Cambridge University. 🤔 Being more specific is important. 😅
Professor Marandi is 💯 spot on
😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂😅😅🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😅
@@PauloAdriano-zo2ng he clearly said "iranian professor marandi" unless he corrected his comment since your reply?
The Israelis bombed an embassy in Syria. Iran's actions were a RESPONSE to that. The MSM is not talking about that fact.
When an embassy becomes a military base it becomes fair game.
Yes because Israel can do no wrong according to our Zionist MSM
I guess the only one who can defends themselves is Israhell
@@alfrediwerebor4052 Every embassy houses military personnel you clown...
@@alfrediwerebor4052no it doesn’t? And you have to give evidence that it was which israel didn’t and never will.
1. Israel attacks the Iranian embassy, no condemnations. 2. Iran retaliates rightfully, condemnations follow. 3. Israel attacks Iranian soil, no condemnations. 4. This demonstrated Western leader's superiority complexity; it is if we are inferior to them.
Our western government's are after a One World Government a New World Order. Free Palestine 😎👍🇵🇸
Right basically. I am American. I know the truth because of noam Chomsky, Chris hedges, Al Jazeera, electronic Intifada, Miko Peled, Ilan Pappe.
True. US enabling genocide in Palestine while simultaneously continuing to warn everyone how dangerous Iran is 😂
It was not the embassy building. It was the building next to it.
and why would they? Iran is fundamentally an enemy.
I like the way Mr Marandi, correctly, said, " It took the drones 4 -5 hours to reach Palestine," dismantling the state of Israel through at least his phraseology.
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I like how both the Israeli and UK guest gave fairly unbiased opinions that both supported and detracted from their side at times while the Iranian spewed pure pro-Iranian propaganda the whole time. "What was the significance of the attack coming from within Iran itself" "THE ATTACK DID NOTHING NO DAMAGE NON EVENT!!!" Sir that wasn't the question...
Marandi's an IRGC stooge.
He is very biased and shouldn't be invited again. What's the point of expressing the regime ideias?
Miranda was very accurate and appropriate. He explained the true significance of the Iranian actions. This was necessary especially for Western viewers who have been misinformed by their mainstream media which often repeat Israeli propaganda.
Let me guess, these rockets flew over Jordan and they didn't stop them???
Lol. Yep. The king of Jordan is owned by the US and Zionists. Poor pathetic Jordanians are totally against their government.
There we go.
Yep
Jordan is a puppet state of Israel.
They are munafiqun
The US has this blood and Palestinian blood on its hands.
not at all...all blame is on iran you know and the world knows it...f iran
No one cares....read the history book and you will find every country have bloods on their hand, 2024 will also become history one day. Only truth is that the one who hold powers will rule
Germany also - they are 2nd behind the US in supplying Israel with weapons.
The Mullahs have Palestinian blood on their hands.
Whatever, so what will you do about it ?
1 billion is a bill for American taxpayers lol
3+ billion
41 billion
American population is stupid it’s all coming from them.
Where is your problem now
95 billion
Iran did not fall in Israeli trap. Israel was hoping Iran would ‘react’, but Iran is much smarter.
No western condemnation and ask for restrain.
The whole world now knows West are so Hypocrites so we don't care anymore about their comments they lost value and integrity now.
Joe Biden already told both nations, "DON'T!". Thats from the USA supreme leader
How unusual!
@@sugarpuffbuttyNo. Israel is defending itself and Iran is the aggressor. Pretty normal.
@@Ter9393 on which planet do you live???? Israel, the eternal victim, is a bloodthirsty monster
Why does our veto is so powerful while we don’t even respect the international laws under the UN? The whole system needs to change, we are in 2024 not post WWII. The world has changed so much.
If you don’t give big nations and incentive to want to join a community of nations, they won’t join it
Greedy men have not changed.. nor have Cruel men..
@@ColinoDeani indeed, and will never change
Anyone saying change UN laws will get called Hamas,or extremist or terrorist or may be US will embark upon mission "save democracy in other countries"
BTW I want to make veto power being priced like everytime someone choose to raise hand against 12 yes ,they must give one billion dollar to UN agencies.
The world is seeing who the devils are. They cant hide anymore
Where is the spoksman for the Israeli army to tell us about this Fairy Tale.....
Israel terrorists have never had Army 🪖 but bunch of COWARDS with guns
Hiding in their bunkers
We don't need to listen to any of them. They are extremely annoying
And they lie toooo much
We love Iran and respect for all the patriotic Iranians. 🇵🇰 loves Iran. 🇧🇩 loves Iran and strong Iranian army.
But do you actually still live in the country ? Be honest ........
Israeli strike on Iran caused chaos in media which reacted in hyperbolic proportions claiming that ww3 is coming😂😂😂😂
Devils were dancing war drums were beating
Israel hit nothing
Iran will not man up and go all in.
WW3 will never happen that's my promise I have prove that it won't happen!
When the first two world wars started, no one knew they would escalate into world wars. The dates were identified by historians after careful study. The US didn't join the first two world wars for three years. So it is possible that WW3 has started or not but considering it out of the realm of possibilities is unwise.
Israel tried to save face after the realization that Iran can end its existence lmaooooo
Israel has nukes. Israel could turn Tehran into an irradiated crater. A war between them would be devastating for both sides. Acting like either side is a supreme power that could delete the other with impunity is the naive opinion of an ignorant child.
Damage to one Air Force base? Not even damaged enough to stop functioning. Yeah boy, that really showed Israel.
Your wild imagination is consuming your intellect and logic 😂 nothing will end the state of Israel, not even wishful thinking...they tried in the 6 day war and got heavily slapped and crushed by the Supreme Jewish state...
Someone been eating up lies ... note it was a success mission and achieved its goal... if you don’t think 1.3billion in fireworks is significant to a failing economy you miss understood the mission goal !! ... “capital” is everything to the west !!
Israel was testing if Iran were true to their words: "Iran will respond immediately with severe punishment to any form of retaliation, big or small". Turns out Iran is a big bluff.
We pray for peace for the innocent people suffering from both side to enjoy their lives
The guests are decent, seemingly nice people. They would get along fine in a room. I wish their leaders were as nice and understanding too.
Don’t forget that Iran notified the US/Israel/United Kingdom that they were attacking Israel, giving all parties time to prepare.
Israel realized how hard they would get hit They stood down
Nope. The fact Israel wiped out Iran's defense systems protecting one of its nuke facilities without being detected is incredible. It shows Israel can easily wipe out the nuclear reactors. It is not the right time yet to do so. It would not help Israel in the current war effort. Iran decided to not react because it knows it can't afford a war. The regime is weak to its core and Iranians have had enough.
@@TitanMoon746😂😂 🤡 bury yourself in shame 😂
Coward Israel terrorists 😂
@@TitanMoon746 "Israel wiped out Iran's defense systems" where did you hear that, fox news?
@@kakarote100 it has been confirmed by US Intel and global osint intelligence services
2:42 "We make our own decisions on how to spend American tax payers' money" 😂
😂😂😂
spent well in my opinion - when you become older you might understand - might .......
@ashman0071 don't think so it's been 1400 years and do you see a sense of understanding? Nope
The very reason why US will call for de-escalation is because they know quite well isreal doesn't have a chance fighting Iran.
And the 🇺🇸 people have no appetite for another war. It’s an election year.
That doesn’t sound to be true Israel has capabilities to stand again Iran and be victorious. Fighting war it’s about technology and strong allies behind.
@@thabi81 that made my point, Israel doesn't stand a chance against Iran without the support of the slaves states from the West. Left alone with Gaza, they're still struggling with Hamas.
Iran is so vulnerable,thats why they need proxies.
You are right! Slave state cattle in the west.
"I hope that by this we are concluding this vicious circle until the next one." Subtly funny.
Iran's iron dome more robust than Israel. Iran made entire muslim ummah proud! More power to Iran. More power to Palestine❤
You guys are quick to drag religions into things. Iran made you proud not the Muslim family.
Iran has very weak air defense as just proved by Israel's mission to enter with aircraft, hit the target, and depart. It was a warning. If Iran responds, the nuclear sites will be in the crosshairs.
@@emmanuelfreeman708 are you Muslim or not, if you are maybe you are proud from JORDAN, UAE or ...😂, and if you are not moslem please care about your business.
Anybody looking to gain a better understanding i would recommend Scott Ridder
The child molester?
Or try reading Chomsky or Finklestien Study the creation of Israel, realizing that no one wanted the Jews after WWII, but thought that they could steal land from a country that had been dominated by the Ottoman 's. White colonization
Scott Ridder is a Master … also Professor Marani … specially his debate with Piers last night was a wooow
Agree *Scott Ritter
Charged for attempted endangerment of a child. No thank you.
Iran is playing chess, Israel is playing checkers
Iran invented chess!
They both need to behave themselves, the Arabs in the region have had enough. 😊
@@PauloAdriano-zo2ng 100%
Israel started it by bombing the Iranian Consulate in Syria
@@PauloAdriano-zo2ng the arabs in the region are spineless cowards for watching their brethren being slaughtered I'm sure they can't wait until the war is over so they can continue being israeli lapdogs
Iran iron dome success. Isreali freeloading dome fail😂😂❤
And when their freeloading dome comes to an end, they'll be left with just a glass ceiling.
They've been freeloading off America for 78 years now.
Your cerebral failing, actually.
Bro only 3 drones 😂
Iran doesn't have an iron dome. They do have a new missile defense system, but it won't be implemented until later this year.
We all know where this is going it's just a matter of time the genocide minister of Israel is so desperate after his failed Gaza operation
Hamas is diminishing and Hezbollah yet you're saying operation failed. How blind are you?
@@lenoxkahindi4723 Hamas is diminishing? Why are the Israeli troops pulling out then?
Mr. Levy here, is a brutally honest man. Huge respect.
Elizabeth Puranam is an absolutely excellent, professional, presenter. Thank you for a very interesting broadcast.
The news anchor’s questions are amazing.
The whole thing was a show military power and boy oh boy how israel fumbled it.
You think Israel didn’t hit Iran 😂
@@jaimeesquivel1565 even if they did, it was so "feeble" that projected only weakness.
@@SinaZarin They showed that they can reach Iran anywhere they want. But yes, I would have hoped that the Israelis had taken the opportunity and taken out the Mullah nuclear program. Because one thing is clear - the Mullahs must never be allowed to have nuclear weapons. Whatever it costs.
Israelis hid in bunkers and Netanyahu ran away.
feeble? Looks like they hit Iran with an inactive bomb, just to show that they can do what they want, when they want @@SinaZarin
iran must now protect its back door,?
I like your wording, "Iran is not hizbullah, not Hamas, war with Iran will be explosive, Israel Zionist knew that". Clear wording
Iran is stronger and greater than you see
Iran will never never leave Palestine alone. It's an ideology, no apartheid.
I don’t know about the other two guests but I know professor Marandi is a legitimizer for the Iranian regime
You are right he has to repeat their talking point to a ridiculous level . The israeli guy also short of few marbles .
Yeah... Let's just keep the news and journalism away from propaganda. Israel is on the absolute wrong side... It's evil... But let's not false report.. we world population need to know factual information so that we can construct the right narrative.
to call this ischemic attempt by israel, though more likely it was from the bases of its allies in the persian gulf, a "military strike" is an insult to the concept of a military strike. it was more like sending few mosquitoes to be instantaneously blown up into non-existence by the iranian air defense systems. compare this attempt of israel towards iran to the real military strike by iran on israel on 4/13. despite israel and the whole world being informed hours ahead, the iranian missiles took out, and turned them into moonscapes, the israeli military base in the negev desert as well as the air field used by f-35s to bomb the iranian embassy in syria.
That's yet to be seen . still waiting for the IMMEDIATE response from Iran
Paradigm shift, By destroying the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Israel broke international law and endangered world peace. Iran responded in a very balanced way by using its old drones and missiles to do little damage. If Israel once again celebrates aggression, it will definitely be excluded from the world community. Iran will be a far more attractive partner for the USA in the Persian Arab region than Israel. Israel will have to accept this, unless it wants to risk an Iran-Israel war, which would also mean the end of Israel. A paradigm shift is currently taking place and that is encouraging. But what we need now is the UN's irrevocable recognition of the Palestinian state so that the Palestinian population can live in security, self-determination and freedom
Do you still believe that Iran can win war against Israel? That's a daydream 😂😂😂😂😂, it will never happen in your life time to witness it.
Israel been out of Gaza for over a decade, The people of Gaza attacked Israel 1st and Israel will do what it needs to protect itself. Educate yourself 😂😂😂
Agree. In addition isreal is cooking something.. Not the usual turds they eat but something far greater
Iran israel war will bring the end of Iran, israel reported to have 100 nuclear warheads they are also nuclear submarines at least one is stationed in the Arabian gulf facing Iran. The ayatollas for sure are aware the rest is just talk .
@@endymioun74 Obviously you are not familiar with the subject of concentration camps. - Stupid.
Those guests were incredible! I would pay a huge sum to sit on a table with those three and talk about the middle east!! Very interesting show!
Biden must leave for our beloved world to regain peace. Simple as that!
He’s just a puppet, the true responsible are hiding.
I'd settle for Satanyahu, for now.
Biden Trump Obama Bush Clinton Bush senior Reagan Carter all are same. You still don’t understand America is Israhell They are two sides of a coin. You cannot separate them though they look different to the world bcz of their two names.
US wicked foreign policy is to blame not biden
Israel must pay the 70 years old bill.
Love professor & the way he put his point of view ❤️
It's amazing that Israelis are making "measured" decisions now. What a wonderful compassionate gracious nation. I am very impressed when they are measured when they are not attacking helpless poor children.
Whos land will Britain give to the Palestinians after this Holocaust???
The palestinians are going nowhere...thy are living and always will live on their homeland...israel will perhaps go to india
Some arab countries helping to destroy their own neighbour country very painful attitude....Iraq war we can't forget
Western dogs can use satellite imaging to prove their point. Why not😂❤
what can do Allahs dogs😂
Iran would have been satisfied with a UNSC condemnation of Israel's attack on its consulate, but until Iran had retaliated meaning, it was Israel's 'go' you couldn't get a 'Western' leader to even acknowledge that Iran had a right to self-defence. As for the story that Israel has agreed not to start a war between the US and Iran (yes, that's who Israel sees fighting Iran, not Israel.), in return for being 'allowed' to carry out the next stage of it's genocide in Gaza by invading Rafah, leading to almost immediate starvation across Gaza; I have never felt so sick at anything in my life, and I am not a young man.
Free Palestine. Hats off to the israeli guy who actually spoke sense and truth about israeli government. He seems like a guy who would make israel have good relations with iran and not put his country in stupid decisions
Match fixing from both side, making us fool.
Remove Veto
You already have the UN in your pocket
YES !!!!!!!!! from all countries and allow everyone a voice in the UN
Russia, US, China, UK, and France have now left the UN and it is now an irrelevant institution... What a naive person you are!
Israel would be busy in Gaza. This was a message to Iran
The message was a complete joke and embarrassment and demonstrates that the Zionist and their imperialist backers are scared 😱
You mean America
😂😂😂
Not sure about anyone else, but until I knew that no nuclear facilities had been breeched and that no major retaliatory attack by Iran was going to happen, I wasn't going to be able to sleep. It has eluded me since the beginning of the horrors in Gaza. But the start of WWIII or another major nuclear disaster, who could sleep with those thoughts looming?
3 Wonderful guest! Thank you for this program!
Prof. Marandi ❤
Thank you so much Ms. Elizabeth for excellent journalism and update on Iran and Gaza war. And thank you so much to all the guests. ❤❤❤❤❤
Allah has blessed Iran because they are fruitful, top 20 in worlds population, Allahs chosen people, we love you Iran, love from usa
UNBELIEVABLE !!! I cannot believe how these animals get away with everything and anything!! ZERO ACCOUNTABILITY !! MAKES ME SICK !!
They sent one drone, just to say wasup..
Levy is real a gentleman. A true Jew.
Ursula Von Der Leyen should look at her own actions toward hostility, instead of talking to others to seek peace. Hypocrite European officials, the custodians of the human rights. BS*
Cruella de UN
Just a few mosquitos in the sky. 😂😂😂😂
But what the extrimly important point it made- Iran can be attacked at any time - they won’t even know .
USA UK Agent of the Jews👇
Correction,Isrealis,they are all Isrealis..
Zionist
@@mogamadgreyson143Israelis are Jews!!!!
We don’t have problem with Jews but with Zionists. I had two very lovely Jewish neighbours in Iran
Our governments maybe. Not the people
Start a war and blame others for not fighting for you is the new trend
I love both these men. But I gotta give it to Gideon Levy here. His nature really shined through. A gentleman & genuinely caring human being. I realize that’s easy from where he’s sitting & I fully relate to where Marandi is coming from. I’m just saying though, Levy’s response isn’t a common one. Most people would get defensive even if they agree with & know that the other person is right.
Being in denial and deflecting is a crime, the building next to embassy was the one hit, not embassy
what a complete freak show it is that Israel can do whatever it wants...without consequences nothing at all
Marandi is King.
The main takeaway from the Iranian strike on Israel’s military airbases is that their missile defense systems that are used in Israel as well as South Korea, Japan, and throughout Europe are not as good as they say it is. 3 of 5 modern ballistic missiles struck their target and showed Israel and the USA hand in their defense capabilities.
What a refreshing change to have such a reasonable sounding man like like Gideon Levy give his opinion from the Israeli perspective....if there were more like him and less like those currently running the Israeli government then there might be a genuine chance of peace...
🇮🇷👍👍 🇮🇱👎👎 🇺🇸👎👎 🇬🇧👎👎
I totally agree 👍
Add Germany and France to the thumbs down list!
Add France Germany Saudi Arabia Jordan to the list also
What, no mention in this highly informed discussion about a possible trade-off for the proposed Rafah incursion, or about Iran's stated intentions of avoiding any major distraction from the already ongoing Gaza genocide, much less the already initiated bombing of Rahah ???
Three wonderfull and intelligent people on this panel brother marandi brother levy and sister Farhan and God blesses them allll ❤❤❤❤❤
Please peace .
Did the USA send planes to intercept these drones, what about Jordan, did these drones fly over Jordan and was there an effort to shoot them down while over their territory.
Do you mean Temu Drones?!!! 🤣🤣🤣Well, I guess Iran destroyed all their F35s, and they had no other choice but to ask their spies inside Iran to fly some cheap drones. At this point, I feel so sad for IL! 😭😭😭
They act as if they literally invented the aeroplanes when mentioning f35s. They were gifted to you by the US, just shut up about it.
In Sha Allah that is the Al Haqqa, the absolute truth.
Feel sorry fr israhell after they slaughtered 40 000 palestinians...shame on everyone having their sympathies in the wrong place
Imagine thinking the fighting between the two started with Israeli air strikes on the "embassy".
Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arab, UK, France & USA have no chance to stand against IRAN. IRAN is run by the strongest leader in the world, Sayyid Ali Khamenei ❤❤❤
Hope now the soo called west democracy like David , haeobock, sunak , Maron , Antony will go to Iran to give solidarity…. Otherwise they are shameless….
SHAME ON ISRAEL AND THE UNITED STATES. THIS IS A HUGE MISTAKE. FREE PALESTINE
We pray for peace for the innocent people
Stop reporting rubbish! That attack clearly shows that Iran's defence system is penetrable 😅
Rubbish? So you are British? Hmmm…
Abolish Veto!
you called on de escalation of the conflict between Iran and Israel, yet you continue to provide weapons to Israel...
best reporting i've heard in 6 months.
Israel is learning that it can be wiped out by its neighbours and that it will have to learn to get along with them if they want to remain in the middle-east
Israel has won every war it has ever fought against those neighbors. You are coping if you think they have learned this from shooting down 99% of Iran's weapons...
And Iran is so quiet and calm now .
Iran is just warming up
Not to be superficial, but Roxane Farmanfarmaian is incredibly handsome and well-spoken. 😍😘🤩
Elizabeth is excellent. But I would encourage her to listen more carefully to the answers and don’t cut them off when they are making a critical point especially on issues that needs answering like ‘was it Israel or internal groups?’, and ‘did Israel actually land any strikes on the ground, if so how many and with what weapons?’ And when speakers are making claims, ask them for evidence. They should not be able to just say “it is being reported that… bla bla bla”. Journalists quoting journalists is horribly fraught and desperately unprofessional and not worthy of Al Jazeera. Apart from that this was a very informative interview with new information from what all others are reporting.
Satanyahu
This could be match fixing
😂😂😂 Well said,
A quadcopter technically is a drone but for you to keep repeating the drone questionable.
The proffessor 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Um, what?! Drones from within Iran is a MAJOR escalation.
I wish we were a neutral country. Dont start nothin, wont be nothin
Please...do not be distracted. There are children suffering in hunger or injured in gaza, as we speak. Unite and do the right thing...pls..