Three weeks ago, Iran held presidential elections that saw hardliner and Islamic fundamentalist candidate Ebrahim Raisi win the election in a landslide victory. After much of the last 20 years have been presided over by reformist presidents who have been more open to cooperation with the West, Raisi’s victory signals a meaningful shift in Iranian politics, the country’s relationship with Western nations, and the possibility of salvaging the Iran Nuclear deal. 

Today I’m joined by Zaskia Torres & Jujhar Singh from CTG’s CENTCOM team to discuss what Raisi’s landmark election means for everyday Iranians, the Middle East more broadly, and the world.