Iran stands at a crossroads. With its top leadership assassinated early in the joint US-Israeli offensive, the remaining layers of power have been trying to maintain control. There are concerns that after January's mass anti-government demonstrations, this war would lead to chaos.

In this episode: 
Sasan Karimi, former deputy to Iran's Vice President for Strategic Affairs
Maha Yahya, Director of the Malcolm H Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center
Christopher Hill, former US diplomat and ambassador to Iraq

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom 

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Iran stands at a crossroads. With its top leadership assassinated early in the joint US-Israeli offensive, the remaining layers of power have been trying to maintain control. There are concerns that after January's mass anti-government demonstrations, this war would lead to chaos.
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Sasan Karimi, former deputy to Iran's Vice President for Strategic Affairs</li>
<li>Maha Yahya, Director of the Malcolm H Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center</li>
<li>Christopher Hill, former US diplomat and ambassador to Iraq</li>
</ul>
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom&nbsp;
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 How is the war playing out in Iran?

Iran has significant oil and gas reserves and is a major supplier to China. A member of the US president's inner circle says control of them is a key American aim. So how valuable are Iran's natural resources? And could they be a factor in US thinking? 

In this episode: 
Foad Izadi, Professor in the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran
Mohammad Reza Farzanegan, Professor of Middle East Economics at Marburg University
Paolo von Schirach, President of the Global Policy Institute, an independent think-tank

Host: Imran Khan

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Iran has significant oil and gas reserves and is a major supplier to China. A member of the US president's inner circle says control of them is a key American aim. So how valuable are Iran's natural resources? And could they be a factor in US thinking?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Foad Izadi, Professor in the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran</li>
<li>Mohammad Reza Farzanegan, Professor of Middle East Economics at Marburg University</li>
<li>Paolo von Schirach, President of the Global Policy Institute, an independent think-tank</li>
</ul>
Host: Imran Khan
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How valuable are Iran's natural resources?

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei replaces his assassinated father. His selection sends a defiant message to the US and Israel as they attack the country. So, who is Iran's new leader, and what does his appointment mean? 

In this episode: 
Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor at the University of Tehran
Mehran Kamrava, Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar
Alex Vatanka, Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington DC 

Host: Tom McRae

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Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei replaces his assassinated father. His selection sends a defiant message to the US and Israel as they attack the country. So, who is Iran's new leader, and what does his appointment mean?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor at the University of Tehran</li>
<li>Mehran Kamrava, Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar</li>
<li>Alex Vatanka, Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington DC&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Tom McRae
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Who is Iran's new leader? 

Tehran has carried out more attacks on Gulf states despite an apology by the president to Iran's neighbours. Civilian targets have been hit, including airports and vital infrastructure. Who's in control in Iran and how will Gulf states react as the attacks continue?

In this episode: 
John Brennan, Former Director, Central Intelligence Agency under the Obama administration. 
Bader Al-Saif, Professor, Kuwait University.
Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. 

Host: James Bays

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Tehran has carried out more attacks on Gulf states despite an apology by the president to Iran's neighbours. Civilian targets have been hit, including airports and vital infrastructure. Who's in control in Iran and how will Gulf states react as the attacks continue?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>John Brennan, Former Director, Central Intelligence Agency under the Obama administration.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Bader Al-Saif, Professor, Kuwait University.</li>
<li>Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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How is the war playing out in Iran?

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