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Hour 2: This former Iranian political prisoner says the US is finally fighting back

Author: Audacy March 3, 2026 Duration: 22:10

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We continue to bring you the latest about the war with Iran and what’s going on in the Middle East. We talk to Kian Tajbaksh, Professor of international relations at New York University and an expert on Iranian politics and a former Iranian political prisoner.

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