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As the world marks the one-year anniversary of the Oct 7th Hamas attacks, Ian Bremmer sits down with Iran’s new Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif to discuss the escalating conflict in the region and where Iran stands. Subscribe to GZERO on YouTube and turn on notifications (🔔): @GZEROMedia Sign up for GZERO Daily (free newsletter on global politics): As the anniversary of the Oct 7th Hamas attacks approaches, tensions in the Middle East are reaching a boiling point. Israel has ramped up its military operations against Iran-backed forces, launching devastating airstrikes across Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen. The assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Israel’s ground offensive into Lebanon has further escalated the conflict, as has Iran sending a wave of missiles towards Israel. On GZERO World, Ian sits down with Iran's new Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif just days before the Nasrallah assassination and Iran’s response. In their conversation, Zarif delves into the far-reaching ramifications of the ongoing conflict. He says, “So the myth of Israeli invincibility is gone. And I think that's a major loss for Israel.” Zarif also speaks about what he calls Iran’s unwavering stance on its right to self-defense, and its determination to not fall into Israel’s “trap.” And with an upcoming election, Zarif weighs in on the prospects of a Harris or Trump administration and addresses accusations of Iranian meddling. Zarif notes, “I don't have any preference. But some may prefer him in Iran. Some may believe that he is more in the national interest of Iran.” Although Iran’s new president has promised to find common ground with the West, recent events have made it clear that the geopolitical tightrope remains perilously thin. As tensions continue to flare, the world waits and asks: What is Iran's next move? GZERO World with Ian Bremmer airs on US public television weekly - check local listings. New digital episodes of GZERO World are released every Monday on YouTube. Don't miss an episode: subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on notifications (🔔): @GZEROMedia Want to know more about global news and why it matters? Follow us on: Instagram: Twitter: TikTok: @gzeromedia Facebook: LinkedIn: Threads: @gzeromedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on notifications (🔔): @GZEROMedia Sign up for GZERO Daily (free newsletter on global politics): Subscribe to the GZERO podcast: GZERO Media is a multimedia publisher providing news, insights and commentary on the events shaping our world. Our properties include GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, our newsletter GZERO Daily, Puppet Regime, the GZERO World Podcast, In 60 Seconds and #GZEROWorld #Iran #IsraelHamasWar
