Iran Audio Feature: Scott Lucas with the BBC "The Economy is More Important than the Missile Tests"
Monday, January 2, 2012 at 20:23
Scott Lucas in BBC Radio Wales, EA Iran, Middle East and Iran, SStraits of Hormuz

I enjoyed doing this interview with BBC Radio Wales. Initially, they wanted to chat about Iran's declaration of missile tests during its 10-day military exercises. However, they were interested in my contention that this was, first and foremost, propaganda to divert the Iranian people from the serious economic issues inside the country. 

What followed was a discussion moving between the situation facing the regime and the realities of the military posturing, including the point that Iran is unlikely to make an actual move such as closing the Straits of Hormuz.

The item begins at 13:28.

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