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What's next for Iran?

What's next for Iran?

FromThe Real Story


What's next for Iran?

FromThe Real Story

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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Feb 14, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Next week, Iranians go to the polls to elect a new parliament. This time around there will be fewer choices on the ballot, after a number of ‘reformist’ politicians were purged from the list of candidates allowed to stand. Popular anger over the country’s dire economy has been spilling onto the streets, with some criticising Iran’s ruling elite, while others blame the United States for withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal and introducing fresh sanctions. But just who is in charge in Tehran? If hardliners are consolidating power, why now? And is outside pressure to bring about regime change strengthening the hand of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, or helping those Iranians who want a closer relationship with the West? Ritula Shah and a panel of expert guests discuss - what's next for Iran?
Released:
Feb 14, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Global experts and decision makers discuss, debate and analyse a key news story.