The war on Iran is spreading into classrooms and campuses. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened American universities in neighboring countries, after attacks on two Iranian universities over the weekend. Since the start of the war, at least 21 Iranian universities have reportedly been damaged. Why has education become a target of the US-Israeli war on Iran?

In this episode: 
Setareh Sadeqi (@leelako) , Assistant Professor at University of Tehran

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This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li, Sonia Bhagat and Sarí el-Khalili with Spencer Cline, Catherine Nouhan, Tuleen Barakat, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. 

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The war on Iran is spreading into classrooms and campuses. Iran&rsquo;s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened American universities in neighboring countries, after attacks on two Iranian universities over the weekend. Since the start of the war, at least 21 Iranian universities have reportedly been damaged. Why has education become a target of the US-Israeli war on Iran?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Setareh Sadeqi (<a href="https://x.com/Leelako?s=20">@leelako</a>) , Assistant Professor at University of Tehran</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li, Sonia Bhagat and Sar&iacute; el-Khalili with Spencer Cline, Catherine Nouhan, Tuleen Barakat, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker.&nbsp;
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.&nbsp;
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Why Iran says its universities are being targeted

Iran appears to believe it can survive this war. That calculation may be shaping its stance on a ceasefire, even as strikes continue and talk of US troops on the ground is growing. Why does Iran think it’s winning, and what would Tehran need to agree to stop fighting?

In this episode: 
Alex Vatanka (@alexvatanka), Senior Fellow, Middle East Institute 

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by David Enders and Tamara Khandaker with Tuleen Barakat, Catherine Nouhan, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. 

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Iran appears to believe it can survive this war. That calculation may be shaping its stance on a ceasefire, even as strikes continue and talk of US troops on the ground is growing. Why does Iran think it&rsquo;s winning, and what would Tehran need to agree to stop fighting?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Alex Vatanka (<a href="https://x.com/AlexVatanka?s=20">@alexvatanka</a>), Senior Fellow, Middle East Institute&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by David Enders and Tamara Khandaker with Tuleen Barakat, Catherine Nouhan, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Alexandra Locke.&nbsp;
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.&nbsp;
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Why Iran believes it can outlast the US 

A vision long embedded in Israeli politics is coming into clearer view. We look at the "Greater Israel" project – where it comes from, how it has shaped Israeli policy and territorial ambitions over time, and what it helps explain about Israel’s actions across the region.

In this episode:
Nour Odeh (@nour_odeh), Al Jazeera Correspondent 

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker and Chloe K. Li, with Tuleen Barakat, Catherine Nouhan, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Alexandra Locke.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Rick Rush mixed this episode. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. 

The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sarí el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Chloe K. Li, Alexandra Locke, Catherine Nouhan, Alex Roldan, and Noor Wazwaz. Our host is Malika Bilal. 

Our editorial intern is Tuleen Barakat. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.

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A vision long embedded in Israeli politics is coming into clearer view. We look at the "Greater Israel" project &ndash; where it comes from, how it has shaped Israeli policy and territorial ambitions over time, and what it helps explain about Israel&rsquo;s actions across the region.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Nour Odeh (<a href="https://x.com/nour_odeh?s=20">@nour_odeh</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker and Chloe K. Li, with Tuleen Barakat, Catherine Nouhan, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Alexandra Locke.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Rick Rush mixed this episode. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.&nbsp;
The Take production team is Marcos Bartolom&eacute;, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sar&iacute; el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Chloe K. Li, Alexandra Locke, Catherine Nouhan, Alex Roldan, and Noor Wazwaz. Our host is Malika Bilal.&nbsp;
Our editorial intern is Tuleen Barakat. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.
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What is the 'Greater Israel' project?

This week: 179 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 692 Palestinians in Gaza. Yemeni Houthis launch missile attacks on Israel. Israel expands ground offensive in Lebanon. Israeli soldiers accused of torturing toddler. Israel has killed at least 72,268  Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.

In this episode:
Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Correspondent
Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent
Tareq Abu Azzoum, (@abuoazzum) Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent
Zeina Khodr, (@ZeinakhodrAljaz) Al Jazeera Correspondent
Nida Ibrahim, (@nida_journo), Al Jazeera correspondent

Episode credits: 
This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.

 

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This week: 179 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 692 Palestinians in Gaza. Yemeni Houthis launch missile attacks on Israel. Israel expands ground offensive in Lebanon. Israeli soldiers accused of torturing toddler. Israel has killed at least 72,268&nbsp; Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Hani Mahmoud,&nbsp;Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Tareq Abu Azzoum, (@abuoazzum) Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent</li>
<li>Zeina Khodr, (@ZeinakhodrAljaz) Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Nida Ibrahim, (@nida_journo), Al Jazeera correspondent</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:&nbsp; This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.
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