Nick Pelham
Middle East correspondent for The Economist who reports on events in Iran and provided the episode's on-the-ground analysis of the protests and political divisions.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 22min
No middle ground: Iran’s dangerous division
Nick Pelham, Middle East correspondent for The Economist, gives on-the-ground reporting from Iran. He discusses the country’s sharp split into regime supporters and royalist returnists. He describes why protests turned bloodier and the roles — or absences — of key leaders. He assesses the risks of foreign intervention and possible scenarios if Iran’s leadership falls.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 22min
No middle ground: Iran’s dangerous division
Nick Pelham, Middle East correspondent for The Economist, gives on-the-ground reporting from Iran. He describes the brutal crackdown and how society has hardened into two polarized camps. He maps shifting leadership roles and the risks of escalation into violence. He assesses the uncertain role foreign intervention might play.
