LIVE: Israel Attacks Iran; Who Has the Superior Military? | Vantage this Week with Palki Sharma

LIVE: Israel Attacks Iran; Who Has the Superior Military? | Vantage this Week with Palki Sharma

Iran fired more than 300 drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles at Israel in an unprecedented military operation on April 14. How has the world reacted to this escalating conflict?

When Iran attacked Israel on April 14, Israel had help defending itself. It wasn't just the US and Britain that shot down Iranian drones and missiles, Jordan helped as well. Why did Jordan, an Arab Muslim nation, help protect Israel?

Iranian air defence systems shot down Israeli projectiles over the central city of Isfahan on April19. The airstrike was Israel's response to Iran's unprecedented missile and drone barrage last weekend. Will this attack trigger another response from Iran?

World leaders are concerned about an all-out war in West Asia after Israel carried out airstrikes on Iran's strategically important Isfahan city. Can peace be restored to West Asia? How can the region return to stability?

Arab Gulf states played a key role in foiling Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel last weekend. But, why West Asia's Arab powers are indirectly helping Israel and why Netanyahu's response could put them off.

West Asia is now one of the most militarized regions in the world – with thousands of troops and multiple military assets – from missiles to warships and combat aircraft being deployed by a range of countries.

How do Iran and Israel compare militarily? Iran is one of West Asia’s largest militaries. Meanwhile, Israel is one of the strongest. Israel's forces are vastly superior to Iran's when it comes to technology. If compared, who comes out on top? Which of the two nations has superior military prowess?

While Iran has no friends remaining in the Western world, it has cultivated close ties with countries like Russia and China. Although Iran can count on political support from Beijing and Moscow, will these countries defend Iran militarily? Can Russia shift its focus from beating Ukraine to defending Iran?

As tensions escalate in West Asia, the potential for a wider conflict loom, posing significant risks to the Indian economy. The IMF is monitoring the situation closely, noting that the ongoing conflict could also push global interest rates higher. Palki Sharma tells you more.

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[leonizasevilla]

Iran & Israel news brought me here. Palki, you are very intelligent. Thank you for giving us a piece of very clear and precise news. The best part is you don't give side to anyone. You are now my number one favorite newscaster.

[keithking]

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[BillHawkins]

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Watching from Switzerland. A very professional, understandable Journalist and most of all a neutral one. Good work, keep it up.

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[JazzATrain]

India is more of a friend of Israel than Iran. India and Israel have many joint ventures, including significant military collaboration.

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[bsekharmishra]

Palki for last 55 years have been reading & listening to news. Do not remember any one like you. Your news broadcast provides detailed unbiased precise news coverage in your commanding melodious voice, body language & dressing sense capitulate listeners. Congratulations to you. Congrats to your team. I accidently bumped into your news channel which now I long & wait to hear. I literally do not listen to other news these days, for you cover all important national and international news. You make Bharat Proud. Keep it up. May God bless you.

[Marvs]

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[michaeltarasenkoop]

If Israel blew up the Iran embasy then what do you expect the Iranians to do sit back and take it ?

[yohannaagbanaji]

The media plays a big role in escalating wars. We need to preach peace all over the world.

[bev]

Initially I thought that due to sheer numbers Iran was a threat but after they sent 300 and hit nothing, then when faced with 3 incoming missiles they couldn’t defend themselves at all. Iran should not play with Israel. They are responsible for millions of lives and should no put them in jeopardy.

[thegioivanvat]

Without US and the helps of The West, Israel has nothing as comparing with Iran. It is better not provoking the wars, together and sit down to work out the peaceful resolutions. We don't want to see any wars

[sarathdassanaike]

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Thanks from Sri Lanka

[BoramongUkuni]

Sharma Palki, you journalism is second to none. Very precise and clear in your articulation. We understand you better. Keep it up!

[ChristSaves-zwdf]

You were biased against Israel. You didn't consider the release of Israeli hostages as a key step to peace in West Asia right?

[christianagupitan]

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Very responsible journalist you speak very clear. Thank you from Philippines