PODCAST: Emerging Global with Farzan Sabet on Iran's Raisi death

PODCAST: Emerging Global with Farzan Sabet on Iran's Raisi death

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By bne Tehran bureau May 25, 2024

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash close to the border with Azerbaijan and Armenia on May 19. This unexpected development has sent ripples through the geopolitical landscape locally and regionally, raising critical questions about the future of Iran's leadership and its implications for domestic and international politics.

To provide deeper insights into this development, we spoke with Dr Farzan Sabet, an expert on Iranian politics. In our exclusive interview, Sabet discusses the potential candidates for Raisi's replacement, the possible shifts in Iran's domestic and foreign policies, and the broader implications for global geopolitics.

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A potential list of candidates has now emerged for Iran's upcoming elections; find out more here.

For a comprehensive analysis of President Raisi's death and its impact, tune in to the latest episode of our new podcast series on @bneintellinews.

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