The Iranians Who Want More War
Summary
NYT reporters Abdi Latif Tahir and Farnaz Fasihi examine deep divisions within Iran following a temporary ceasefire with the U.S. Tahir describes state-choreographed funerals for the late Supreme Leader, where hardliners demanded revenge and attacked officials who negotiated peace. Fasihi explains how these factions, led by ultra-hardliners, are undermining pragmatists and the new Supreme Leader, creating internal chaos that complicates diplomatic efforts.
Topics discussed
Introduction and podcast sponsorship
US-Iran ceasefire pause and internal divisions
Choreographed funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei
Crowds demand revenge over peace negotiations
Mourners attack government officials and ships
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Rogue hardliners attack US ships
Factions within Iran's conservative leadership
Pragmatists seek diplomacy and economic relief
Power vacuum under new Supreme Leader
Silent majority opposes war and hardliners
Supreme Leader's limited ability to unify
US Ambassador on diplomatic challenges
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Wildfires in Spain and France and credits
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