Life at War: The People of Iran.
War coverage has fixated on power struggles and oil prices. This episode turns to ordinary Iranians — enduring airstrikes, blackouts, and shortages while daring to hope for a new beginning.
Simon Whistler • March 10, 2026
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Note: this transcript was generated by AI and may contain errors or inconsistencies.
When the Israeli Defense Forces launched the first wave of attacks against Iran on Saturday, the 28th of February, they accomplished three things. One, they ensured that the Front's team wouldn't know what a weekend is for the foreseeable future. Two, they eliminated Ayatollah Ali Khomeini, someone who had been a thorn in their side for decades.
And three, they ensured that Iran would remain in the news for the foreseeable future. Since the war began, Iran has dominated global headlines, and with good reason. It's not every day that nations, even sworn enemies like Iran, the US, and Israel start a war that has the potential to spill over into the entire region.
Coverage started off with questions about whether the Ayatollah had survived, and once it had been confirmed that he hadn't, the conversation turned to questions of his succession. Not long after, the world watched the ascension of Mushtar al-Khamenei.
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