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Deconstructing Iran’s 'Axis of Resistance': Part one

The origins of the Iran-cultivated alliance of like-minded states and groups taking aim at Israel and the US.

The origins of the Iran-cultivated alliance of like-minded states and groups taking aim at Israel and the US. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the Quds, or Jerusalem, force and the Basij militias regularly feature in the news; what are they, how do they operate and how have they become so influential? In this episode, we look at the branding and the ideological blueprint of the Tehran-led influence network that has been shaping events in the Middle East for decades.

Producer: Kriszta Satori
Presenter: Krassi Twigg

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