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After Aleppo?
What should we make of the growing influence of Iran in the politics of the region?
What should we make of the growing influence of Iran in the politics of the region? Along with Russia, Iran has been a key ally to President Assad in turning the tide the Syrian conflict. So is it right to cast this as the growing dominance of Shia powers and their allies over their Sunni rivals, or is this an over-simplistic interpretation of a complex regional power struggle? Join Owen Bennett Jones and his guests as they discuss the changing fortunes in Syria and the prospects for a better 2017 for the region.
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Christmas Eve 201604:06GMT
BBC World Service except Australasia & News Internet
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Is Israel concerned about Iran's growing influence?
Duration: 03:53
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- Fri 23 Dec 201609:06GMTBBC World Service except Americas and the Caribbean & News Internet
- Fri 23 Dec 201612:06GMTBBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean
- Fri 23 Dec 201623:06GMTBBC World Service except News Internet
- Christmas Eve 201604:06GMTBBC World Service except Australasia & News Internet
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