Iran: The Long Road to War
March 12, 2026
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Iran: The Long Road to War
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Summary
In this Conflicted Conversation, Thomas speaks with Ali Ansari, Professor of Modern Middle East History at the University of St Andrews.
Prof. Ansari discusses:
The depth and antiquity of Iranian culture
His childhood experiences inside the Shah's inner circle
The Shah's biggest mistake
How the revolution could have better built upon what it inherited
The huge incompetence and corruption that has undermined Iran's political economy
How the new Supreme Leader is the IRGC's man
The clarity of America's military aims alongside the opacity of its political aims
The real weaknesses of the Iran Nuclear Deal
How Iranians inside Iran feel about the regime and the war
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