Benjamin Radd

professor of law and global studies at UCLA

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Iran’s second missile barrage against Israel this year escalates a regional conflict that could increase tensions among the U.S., China, and Russia

Iran’s missile attack on Israel threatens to broaden conflict

Iran’s second missile barrage against Israel this year escalates a regional conflict that could increase tensions among the U.S., China, and Russia

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. His death leaves two major roles to fill in the regime.

With the president dead, Iran faces a succession problem

Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. His death leaves two major roles to fill in the regime.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

After an unsuccessful attack on Israel, Iran faces more sanctions from the West and possible retaliation. But many ordinary Iranians don’t approve of their government’s actions.

How the people of Iran quietly dissent against their government

After an unsuccessful attack on Israel, Iran faces more sanctions from the West and possible retaliation. But many ordinary Iranians don’t approve of their government’s actions.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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