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Iran's right to self-defense: VP Mohammad Javad Zarif
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Iran's right to self-defense: VP Mohammad Javad Zarif

Is the shadow war between Israel and Iran officially out in the open? On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer spoke with Iran’s Vice President of Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif on September 25, days before Nasrallah’s assassination and Iran’s missile response. Zarif, who served as Iran’s foreign minister until 2021, made it clear that Tehran had a right to defend itself and warned Iran could respond to Israel at any time.

Israel strikes: Why Hezbollah remains silent
Quick Take

Israel strikes: Why Hezbollah remains silent

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: The assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah saw "virtually no response," demonstrating Israel's ability to "strike their enemies with virtual impunity and with virtually no capacity for them to strike back effectively," says Ian Bremmer. This has politically bolstered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from being blamed for the Oct. 7 attacks to gaining more popularity.

​A view shows an explosion following Israeli strikes, in Hodeidah, Yemen, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video released on September 29, 2024.
What We're Watching

Israel targets Houthis while Hezbollah looks for new leadership

Israel struck Houthi targets in Yemen on Sunday, including power stations and the seaport of Hodeidah.

​FILE PHOTO: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks during his meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (not pictured) at the Pentagon in Washington, U.S., March 26, 2024.
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Israeli leaders visit Washington amid rising tensions

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant traveled to Washington, DC, this weekend to discuss the final phase of Israel’s offensive in Gaza — and to address growing concern over hostilities with the Lebanon-based terror group Hezbollah.

Hezbollah’s dwindling reputation
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Hezbollah’s dwindling reputation

Recent events in Lebanon — including the deadly explosion at a Beirut port, as well as the country's economic crisis — have again shined a spotlight on the role of the Hezbollah militant group within Lebanese politics and society. We take a look at the origins of the party, and why it matters.








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