Iran’s strange Scottish obsession
About this episode
The episode explores Iran's use of Scottish nationalism as a tool against the UK.
From placard-waving crowds in Yazd to troll farms on social media, the Islamic Republic has long tried to wield Scottish nationalism as a weapon against the UK. This audio essay is read by Leighton Pugh. Read the essay here: https://engelsbergideas.com/notebook/irans-strange-scottish-obsession/ . Image: Royal Scots Guards military pipers. Credit: Alamy
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