On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Roland Oliphant and Sophia Yan are joined by Professor Ali Ansari, professor of Iranian History at the University of St Andrews, to examine how the US naval blockade is choking Iran’s economy and how Tehran is responding. He discusses each side’s pain thresholds and argues that while Donald Trump may be hurting, Iran has far from won the war. He also explains why Tehran’s refusal to give up on its totemic issue of enriching uranium means a diplomatic deal with America – under Democrats or Republicans – remains out of reach and conflict with Israel is inevitable.
CONTRIBUTORS:
Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant
Sophia Yan, co-host and senior foreign correspondent @sophia_yan
Ali Ansari, professor University of St Andrews @aa51_ansari
Producers: Peter Shevlin and Max Bower
Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Andy Watson
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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