How the Iran-Ukraine War Has Impacted Tehran's Regime
Expert analysis on whether the ongoing conflict between Iran and Ukraine has strengthened or weakened the Iranian government's hold on power.
The Iran-Ukraine War has had a profound impact on the political landscape in Tehran, with experts divided on whether it has ultimately strengthened or weakened the grip of the Iranian regime. To better understand this complex dynamic, NPR's Steve Inskeep sat down with Vali Nasr, a renowned Iran expert and professor at Johns Hopkins University.
Nasr, who has closely studied the Iranian government for decades, offered a nuanced perspective on the war's implications. On one hand, he acknowledged that the conflict has allowed the regime to consolidate power and rally nationalist sentiment among the Iranian people. The government has been able to portray itself as a defender of Iranian sovereignty and leverage the war to crackdown on internal dissent.
Source: NPR
