Protests in Iran against the regime have been going on for weeks. For years there have been fears that Iran could develop nuclear weapons. If it has such weapons, it could make conflict management more difficult, explains Iran expert Ellie Geranmayeh in an interview.
For the past six weeks, people in Iran have been taking to the streets against the regime. The trigger was the death of the 22-year-old Iranian Kurd Mahsa Amini in police custody. The regime hit back brutally. The West reacts with criticism and sanctions. What does this mean for negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program?