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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