Behind The Lines with Arthur Snell
Jun 9, 2026 · 42 min · 12 segments
Can Donald Trump find a way out of the mess he's made for himself in Iran? Is the Islamic Republic doomed? Who's in charge in Tehran? Charlie Gammell, Iran expert and historian answers these and many…
Charlie GammellGuest
Arthur SnellHost
Thank you for listening to this episode of Behind the Lines with me, Arthur Snell.
But if you feel able, consider becoming a paid subscriber to my Substack or buying me a coffee.
So, so when we look at the sort of the balance of leverage in the conversations at the moment, you know, you could paint a pretty convincing picture to show that the, the Iranians are absolutely in the as- in the ascendancy.
[gentle music] Hello, and welcome to this episode of Behind the Lines with me, Arthur Snell.
We're recording this on Tuesday the 9th of June, and I'm talking to my old friend and colleague, Charlie Gammell, Iran expert, historian, and maestro of all things Persian.
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Thank you for listening to this episode of Behind the Lines with me, Arthur Snell.
But if you feel able, consider becoming a paid subscriber to my Substack or buying me a coffee.
So, so when we look at the sort of the balance of leverage in the conversations at the moment, you know, you could paint a pretty convincing picture to show that the, the Iranians are absolutely in the as- in the ascendancy.
[gentle music] Hello, and welcome to this episode of Behind the Lines with me, Arthur Snell.
We're recording this on Tuesday the 9th of June, and I'm talking to my old friend and colleague, Charlie Gammell, Iran expert, historian, and maestro of all things Persian.
