Alone in Iran: One Journalist's Reflections On Life Under The Ayatollah
Jun 24, 2025•22 min
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Episode description
War correspondent and writer Hollie shares her experiences traveling to Iran, highlighting the complexities of navigating the country as a foreigner and the cultural insights she gained simply as a tourist. She highlights the frustrations of the Iranian youth, the resilience of women in the face of oppression, and the challenges of understanding the political landscape from the outside.
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