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Podcast: In Focus by The Hindu
Episode: Has Israel’s objective in attacking Iran shifted – from de-nuclearisation to regime change?
Description: On June 13, Israel launched an all-out war against Iran.
It carried out what has been described as a ‘decapitation strike” – taking out much of the country’s military leadership, as well as top nuclear scientists.
It also attacked the country’s nuclear facilities and air defences, and
subsequently it’s economic infrastructure and oil installations as well.
Iran responded with missile strikes of its own, targeting Tel Avi and Haifa among other sites and military targets. While more than 200 people have been killed in Iran, more than 20 casualties have been reported
in Israel.
The two sides have b...