The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei marks a major moment with implications for not just the Middle East, but the world at large. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at who he was, his influence over Iran, and what this might mean for the world more broadly.

Reading: This article from the ABC details some of the people being touted as possible replacements for Supreme Leader

Listening: This interview with AMP’s chief economist Shane Oliver where he discusses what impacts the conflict might have on us here in Australia

Listening: If you’ve got younger Aussies in your life who have questions about what’s happening in Iran, the team at Squiz Kids have done up an ‘Iran explainer’ podcast to help. It’s all about giving young listeners the tools, vocabulary and emotional reassurance they need to process complex world events. You can find it here…

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