The partner of the episode is Tea Boxes. Choose from a wide range of excellent teas: https://www.cajovebedynky.cz/ The guest of the WORLD podcast was Middle East expert Docent Marek Čejka, with whom we talked about Iranian-Israeli relations. The conflict in 2024 does not suggest this, but Iran and Israel have not always been at odds. At the time of the establishment of Israel in 1948, Iran was even one of the two Muslim countries that recognized the Jewish state. However, everything changed after the Islamic revolution in Iran in 1979, when Israel earned the nickname "little Satan" from Iran (the big one for Iran is the United States of America). Since then, there has been tension between the two countries, but a direct attack did not occur until this year. In the podcast with Mr. Čejka, in addition to the history of the conflict, we also discussed the Lebanese Hezbollah, one of the groups supported by Iran in the Middle East. We hear about him often in the context of the war in Israel, as his official policy is straightforward - to destroy Israel. The podcast will tell you everything about the complicated situation in Lebanon, the birth of Hezbollah and the possible outcomes of its conflict with Israel. You will also understand why Iran has such a big problem with the Western world and how supporting Hezbollah fits into that. We wish you a pleasant listening experience! Follow Marek Čejka on Instagram: / cejka.marek Do you have an idea for an interesting guest or topic? Let us know! Invite us to a virtual tea and support our work at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/svetovi Rate our travel podcast THE WORLD at https://ceskepodcasty.cz/podcasty/sve... Instagram: / svetovi.cz Facebook : / svetovi Do you want to have your own podcast? Take a look at: https://www.megapecka.cz/ 0:00 Intro 1:02 What has happened in the Middle East over the last year? 5:18 How have Iranian-Israeli relations developed since the establishment of Israel in 1948? 7:40 Iran and Israel were united in the past by the effort to create a counterbalance to the Arab world 9:27 How did Iranian-Israeli relations develop after the Iranian Islamic Revolution in 1979? 11:04 What role does the Ayatollah play in Shia Islam? 12:37 What role did Israel play in the Iraq-Iran war? 15:07 How did Iranian-Israeli relations develop after 1990? 20:33 Spiritual leaders often maintain leadership even at a very old age 25:57 Why does Iran have a problem with the West? 32:28 What does Iran expect from direct attacks on Israel? 36:50 Support for Israel is one of the few things Kamala Harris and Donald Trump agree on 41:08 Historic peace efforts between Iran and Israel 42:07 Is Iran's nuclear program really such a threat? 44:16 How strong is the Iranian army? 46:18 How can Iran afford to fire missiles over the territory of other states? 49:30 What kind of propaganda does Iran use against Israel? 51:22 What is Israel's foreign policy toward Israel? 55:16 Lebanon is one of the most complicated countries in the world 59:45 How did Hezbollah emerge in Lebanon? 1:06:31 Why can't the Lebanese army defend its country? 1:08:10 Iran's support for Hezbollah is open 1:12:38 How does Hezbollah conduct political campaigns in Lebanon? 1:17:02 Is peace between Israel and Hezbollah possible? 1:19:32 Could the conflict in the Middle East expand further? 1:23:16 What is the mood in Israel and Palestine this year? 1:29:26 For more information about the Middle East, follow Marek Cejka @marek_cejka 1:30:34 Outro #izrael #iran #palestina #hizballah #jeruzalem