In this episode of the Lines on a Map podcast, we interview Sara Kermanian, our contributor for our Iran desk, and a research scholar in international relations and transnational politics. We talk about how Iran's nuclear program developed over the years, the purposes it serves for the Islamic Republic, the degree of support it has within Iran, and the possible ways ahead to deter the further nuclear armament of the state.

Host: Sushobhan Parida

Guest: Sara Kermanian

Audio Edit: Marta Lučić

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