The Inside Story Podcast

Iran sets out its conditions for an end to the war — rejecting the US list of 15 demands. Tehran says they don't reflect reality, while Donald Trump threatens to 'unleash hell' if his terms aren't met. What are the red lines for both sides?
In this episode:
Abas Aslani, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Middle East Strategic Studies
Ellie Geranmayeh, Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations
Thomas Warrick, Non-Resident Fellow at the Atlantic Council
Host: Folly Bah Thibault
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Iran has kept up attacks on neighbouring Gulf states and Israel, despite intense US and Israeli bombing, with senior Iranian figures assassinated. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, limiting the transit of vital energy supplies. So what's Iran's strategy - and what are its options?
In this episode:
Foad Izadi, Professor at the Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran
Mehran Kamrava, Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar
Elijah Magnier, military and political analyst
Host: Nick Clark
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Millions of Israelis forced to take shelter day and night, from repeated Iranian missile attacks. The economic shockwaves of the war Israel and the US have launched against Iran are being felt across the world. How is it affecting Israel and its future?
In this episode:
Gideon Levy, columnist at Haaretz Newspaper.
Alex Coman, professor at Holon Institute of Technology
Dan Perry, political analyst, former editor of the Associated Press in Europe, Middle East and Africa
Host: James Bays
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Schools and hospitals bombed. Strikes on apartment buildings. Energy facilities targeted. And attacks on neighbouring states. Have Israel, the US, and Iran broken international law in the war, or what legal justification might they claim?
In this episode:
Geoffrey Nice, Human rights lawyer and former International Criminal Court prosecutor.
Brian Finucane, Senior Adviser with the U.S. Program at International Crisis Group
Nicholas Tsagourias, Professor of International Law at the University of Sheffield.
Host: James Bays
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Who's left running Iran? Much of the top leadership has been assassinated but the country is still fighting. How has it been able to withstand such blows? And can the Iranian government survive this war?
In this episode:
Hamidreza Gholamzadeh, Director, House of Diplomacy.
Ali Vaez, Director, Iran Project, International Crisis Group.
Tim Ripley, Editor, Defence Eye.
Host: James Bays
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