Inside StoryBoth the collapse and survival of Iran’s Islamic Republic pose risks.Israel’s assault on Iran comes as the country is still attacking Gaza and Lebanon, after bombing Syria, Yemen and Qatar in the past year.What are the risks of Israel opening another battlefront, and of the collapse – or the survival – of the Islamic Republic?Presenter: Rishaad SalamatGuests:Alon Pinkas – Former ambassador and consul general of Israel in New YorkRami Khouri – Distinguished fellow at the American University of BeirutMitchell Barak – CEO of Kevoon Research Strategy and CommunicationsPublished On 2 Mar 2026
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What dangers does the Iran war pose for Israel?
In a news segment published on March 2, 2026, Inside Story examines the potential dangers for Israel stemming from a possible war with Iran. The discussion, featuring Alon Pinkas, Rami Khouri, and Mitchell Barak, centers on the risks associated with Israel opening another battlefront while already engaged in conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, and having previously bombed Syria, Yemen, and Qatar.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-02 · 21:38 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In a news segment published on March 2, 2026, Inside Story examines the potential dangers for Israel stemming from a possible war with Iran. The discussion, featuring Alon Pinkas, Rami Khouri, and Mitchell Barak, centers on the risks associated with Israel opening another battlefront while already engaged in conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, and having previously bombed Syria, Yemen, and Qatar. The program explores the potential consequences of both the collapse and the survival of Iran's Islamic Republic for Israel. The analysis aims to understand the implications of further conflict in the region and the various outcomes related to Iran's political future.
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Rami Khouri is a distinguished fellow at the American University of Beirut
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Alon Pinkas is a former ambassador and consul general of Israel in New York
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Israel's assault on Iran comes as the country is still attacking Gaza and Lebanon.
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Israel bombed Syria, Yemen and Qatar in the past year.
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Both the collapse and survival of Iran’s Islamic Republic pose risks.
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