Michael Arria speaks with Afshin Matin-Asgari about his new book, “Axis of Empire,” and how the history of Iran–U.S. relations offers crucial context for understanding Trump’s current war.
For some in Iran, the West’s relentless punishment has weakened the revolutionary fires of 1979. But for countless others, they are being rekindled by the Palestinian resistance in Gaza.
The recent China-Iran strategic cooperation agreement will unquestionably benefit the Iranian government’s desire for foreign investment, a market for oil, and pushback against diplomatic isolation. But it is less certain that it will help the Iranian people.