About this episode

The episode discusses the ongoing Iran conflict and the role of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as explained by academic Hassan Ahmadian.

The Iran conflict is entering its second month with no resolution, despite a ceasefire extension announced by the United States on April 8. Iranian negotiators follow Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, says academic Hassan Ahmadian, warning that continued US strikes on Iranian ships enforcing a Strait of Hormuz blockade could reignite the war. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Host: Amberin Zaman

Guest: Hassan Ahmadian

Topics covered

• Iran conflict
• Mojtaba Khamenei
• US strikes
• ceasefire
• negotiations

Keywords

• Iran
• Khamenei
• Hassan Ahmadian
• US strikes
• ceasefire
• Strait of Hormuz
• negotiations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: United States

Places: Strait of Hormuz

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