This podcast episode explores the recent heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, focusing on Iran's response to the consulate attack and Israel's security measures. Experts believe that this attack could change the rules of engagement between the two countries, and there are concerns that Iran's proxies and allies may also get involved. Israel has implemented heightened security measures, including mobilizing the Israeli Defense Forces and deploying aircraft. The potential Israeli response to Iranian attacks will depend on the severity and effectiveness of the attack. This attack marks a significant escalation in tensions and has become an election issue in the US. Additionally, the episode discusses a stabbing attack in Sydney, Australia, the gender gap in science, and the controversy surrounding the Nobel Prize in astronomy.
