Beyond Today

Iran: how bad is it?

<p>Millions of Iranians have flocked to the funeral of their top commander who was killed in a US drone strike at the weekend. The killing of Qasem Soleimani has raised fears of a conflict between the US and Iran and the hashtag World War Three has been trending. We speak to the BBC’s Rana Rahimpour who covers Iran for the Persian Service.  We also caught up with the BBC’s Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen in the region who told us about the wider implications.
Presenter:  Matthew Price
Producers:  Rory Galloway and Philly Beaumont
Mixed by:  Emma Crowe and Nicolas Raufast
Editor:  Philly Beaumont.</p>

<p>Beyond Today is the daily podcast from Radio 4 that asks one big question about one big story in the news - and beyond. Tina Daheley, Matthew Price, and a team of curious producers search for answers that change the way we see the world. They speak to the BBC’s unrivalled global network of reporters, plus occasional special guests, to tell stories about identity, technology, and power - where it lies and how that is changing.</p>