Regional tensions soar after Iranian missile strikes in Iraq, Syria and Pakistan

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss Iran's recent strikes in Iraq, Syria and Pakistan* that have sent regional tensions soaring, plus more on preparations for Senegal’s general election, a presidential primary in New Hampshire, a labor strike in Argentina and a summit between the West African bloc ECOWAS and Niger’s military junta.

*Note on the Iranian missile strikes:

Shortly after the recording of our interview, Pakistan confirmed its military conducted “precision military strikes” inside Iranian territory. Pakistan’s foreign ministry claimed the strikes targeted “terrorist hideouts” in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province. The deputy governor of that province said the strikes killed seven people, including four children, near the town of Saravan. 

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This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Agnese Boffano, Jess Fino, Alex Moore and Sophie Perryer. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Additional writing by Sophie Perryer. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe.

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