Robin Wright on Raisi’s Death and What It Means for Iran

May 28, 2024 00:10:33
Robin Wright on Raisi’s Death and What It Means for Iran
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Robin Wright on Raisi’s Death and What It Means for Iran

May 28 2024 | 00:10:33

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Show Notes

With the death of President Ebrahim Raisi, the Iranian regime has reached “a critical turning point.” And with just two weeks until the vote to replace him, it’s important to pay attention to “not only who wins the new presidency, but how many Iranians actually participate in the process,” says USIP’s Robin Wright.

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