World Review: Iran's Raisi Takes Office and COVID Roars Back
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The Washington Post's Karen DeYoung, POLITICO's Ryan Heath, and the Council on Foreign Relationsā Carla Anne Robbins join Council President Ivo Daalder to discuss Iranās new president Ebrahim Raisi, what his leadership means for the fate of the nuclear deal, how the Delta variant is changing the fight against COVID-19, and whatās next for Cuba after widespread protests.
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