Ali Ansari is Professor of Iranian history and director of the Institute for Iranian Studies at the University of St Andrews. He’s one of the leading authorities on modern Iran and has written widely on Iranian politics, history, and relations with the West. He joins Pat to discuss the current conflict, the international response, and how events are being interpreted both inside and outside Iran.
Ali Ansari on how we misunderstand Iran and its people
Ali Ansari is Professor of Iranian history and director of the Institute for Iranian Studies at t...
11.00 10 May 2026
