Kasra Naji
Appearances
Global News Podcast
Anti-Trump protests in all 50 US states
Es ist ein kurzes Statement, das sagt, dass kostbare Abende von Regierungsanwälten, auch auf persönliche Beteiligung, weder verteidigbar noch justifizierbar waren, je nach dem großen ökonomischen Druck, den unsere Leute unternehmen. Also, je nach dem Staat des Landes, How damaging is this for the government?
Global News Podcast
Anti-Trump protests in all 50 US states
Of course, it's damaging in a sense that it signals that some in the top tiers of government and the regime are having a very comfortable life, while the rest of the country is suffering to a great extent. It gives the impression that there's a massive gap between the top layers in the country, particularly China.
Global News Podcast
Anti-Trump protests in all 50 US states
Is anyone making the argument that you work hard, you get money, you go on a nice holiday? No, there is a lot of reaction in social media about this, but they are all in support of Mr. Pazischkian for taking this step. Don't forget that this is really, as far as I remember, this is the first time that an official has been sacked for even an impression of corruption, let alone corruption itself.
Global News Podcast
Anti-Trump protests in all 50 US states
And a lot of people on social media are supportive of it.
Global News Podcast
Anti-Trump protests in all 50 US states
Zero. Hasn't been able to do anything. When he was campaigning to be elected as president, he was focusing on the fact that he wants to lift US sanctions on Iran so that he can liberate the economy. Das ist nicht passiert. In Wahrheit gibt es einiges von Zu und Vor zwischen Trump und Iran. Und der iranische Supreme Leader kommt immer wieder und sagt, wir wollen nicht negotieren.
Global News Podcast
Anti-Trump protests in all 50 US states
Und am nächsten Tag sagen sie etwas anderes. Kasra Nagy of the BBC Persian Service.