Episode Appearances
Empire: World History · Mar 20, 2026
Christiane Amanpour On Iran & Trump’s Miscalculations
“Son of Ali Khamenei; possibly nominated as successor but not widely popular; status unclear after recent attacks”
Iran-US diplomatic relations and negotiation failuresIsraeli-Iranian military escalation and strategic miscalculationTrump administration foreign policy decision-making processes
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The Daily · Mar 17, 2026
Chosen by War: The Rise of Iran’s New Supreme Leader
“New Iranian Supreme Leader, son of assassinated predecessor, backed by Revolutionary Guards”
Iranian Supreme Leader successionRevolutionary Guards political influenceIran-US-Israel conflict impact on governance
View AnalysisEmpire: World History · Mar 17, 2026
342. Iran: The Three Ayatollahs – From Revolution to Dynasty
“Positioned as successor; orchestrated elimination of moderates and reformists; came to prominence during 2005 elections”
Iranian Supreme Leader succession and hereditary power consolidationIslamic Republic economic crisis and banking system collapseWater resource depletion and infrastructure failure in Iran
View AnalysisThe Daily · Mar 10, 2026
What We’ve Learned From 10 Days of War
“New Iranian Supreme Leader, son of previous ayatollah, described as more hardline than his father”
US-Iran Military ConflictRegional War EscalationOil Market Disruption
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Global News Podcast · Mar 5, 2026
US Senate blocks bid to limit Trump's powers for Iran war
“Ayatollah's son rumored to be groomed as successor; reportedly survived bombardment despite wife/children killed”
US War Powers Resolution and Congressional OversightUS-Israel Military Campaign Against IranAI-Generated Disinformation in Conflict Zones
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