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Iran is voting. Why the apathy?
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21 minutes
Released:
Jun 18, 2021
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It’s election day in Iran and for many, the question is not who to vote for, but whether to vote at all. Strong candidates were disqualified from running, and conservative Ebrahim Raisi is a clear frontrunner. The stakes are high: the winner of this election will lead Iran through a pandemic, intense economic sanctions, runaway inflation, and the ongoing negotiations to restore the nuclear deal. So how much does this election mean for the future of Iran?In this episode: Maziar Motamedi (@MotamediMaziar), Al Jazeera Iran correspondent For more:Listen to our other coverage on Iran, including the impact of sanctions on people’s lives.Did Iran flatten the COVID-19 curve?No war with Iran — but no peace, eitherIran and the United States try to get back to the tableConnect with The Take: Twitter (@AJTheTake), Instagram (@ajthetake) and Facebook (@TheTakePod)
Released:
Jun 18, 2021
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Podcast episode
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