What Could Go Wrong, or Right, in a War with Iran
The episode of The New Yorker Radio Hour examines the escalating crisis in Iran following widespread protests in late December 2025, which were met with extreme state violence. The Iranian regime is accused of killing up to 30,000 protesters in a short period, prompting international
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