Images from Tehran depicted a scene of destruction over the weekend, as oil refineries burned, filling the sky with thick black smoke that obscured daylight. Simultaneously, Iran has been launching attacks on neighboring countries while announcing Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader, succeeding his late father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Gregg Carlstrom, The Economist’s correspondent covering the Middle East, sheds light on the recent events, highlighting the entanglement of various nations in the ongoing conflict. For complete transcripts of the Front Burner podcast, visit the provided link. Don’t forget to subscribe to Front Burner on your preferred podcast platform for more updates and analysis.
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