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A conversation on Iran with the Monitor鈥檚 Scott Peterson
Christa Case Bryant
On Monday, I hosted senior Middle East correspondent Scott Peterson for an hourlong live chat answering reader questions about the Iran war.
In the replay available below, Scott takes readers beyond the headlines, drawing on the 45 trips he has made to Iran as a journalist. He speaks to how the United States, Israel, and Iran arrived at this point. He addresses who might replace the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and whether Iranians will be better off once the conflict subsides. And he delves into the ethos of Shiite martyrdom, from which his book title is drawn 鈥� 鈥淟et the Swords Encircle Me鈥� 鈥� and how it is likely shaping Iranian clerics鈥� view of this escalating regional conflict.
In today鈥檚 newsletter, we offer more context on the latest developments, including an updated map on the scope of the attacks and counterattacks.
