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Another Round With Iran?

Israel Policy Pod

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Introduction
7:14
The State of Play in the U.S.-Iran Crisis
15:05
U.S. Options on Iran
32:24
How Iran May Retaliate if the U.S. Strikes
36:22
Is Israel Ready for Another Round With Iran?
43:03
How Israel May Respond if Iran Strikes
48:15
Israeli Air Defenses in the 12-Day War
Israel Policy Pod
Another Round With Iran?
Jan 21, 2026
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. 


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