The Challenges of Diplomacy with Iran – BBC News Interview

Miri analyzes Israel’s ongoing military campaign against Iranian nuclear and missile sites, emphasizing that recent Israeli strikes have achieved air superiority which allows Israel to limit Iran’s capacity to launch attacks. She rebuffs accusations that Israel targets civilians, underscoring that most Israeli operations have focused on Iranian Revolutionary Guard and missile infrastructure, while pointing out Iran’s longstanding role in supplying weapons to regional proxies like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis. Miri stresses that genuine diplomacy remains difficult since Iran’s leadership continues to call for Israel’s destruction, but she recognizes that diplomatic efforts often occur in the background and will be necessary to end hostilities. She notes that Israel’s missile defense systems have intercepted most incoming threats, helping keep civilian casualties low, but highlights the ongoing danger and unpredictability, especially if US involvement changes following a potential Trump decision. Miri closes by reiterating that degrading Iran’s military capability remains a security imperative for Israel.