On today’s Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey speaks to Iranian-American historian and writer Arash Azizi about the possible theories,asking why isn’t Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei at his own father’s funeral?
They unpack the the possible theories, why the funeral was heavy on revenge and martyrdom, and what the event tells us about the post-war Iranian regime’s attitude towards the US.
Plus, as Nato leaders prepare for the alliance’s most significant summit, President Donald Trump looms large over proceedings.
Roland Oliphant looks at what’s at stake in this week’s meetings, while Sophia Yan explains how Turkey is using the event to crack down on dissent.
Highlights
Where is Iran’s new supreme leader?
Trump looms over key Nato summit
CONTRIBUTORS:
Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey
Arash Azizi, author and historian Yale University @arash_tehran
Producer: Max Bower
Video Producer: Peter Shevlin
Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Andy Watson
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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