Iranologist’s retrospective look and forecast for the developments in Iran

The news about the arrest of former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been denied, but it is not excluded that he will be arrested or be put under house arrest in the near future. Expert in Iranian studies Anna Davtyan-Gevorgyan continues and clarifies that Ahmadinejad will be arrested not just because of being suspected of supporting protesters but actively pursuing anti-government policies as well. Moreover, as the Iranologist emphasizes, the ex-president also has disputes with the Supreme Leader of Iran.

Iranologist adds that the movement that began in our neighbouring country last month has faded now. “However, there are still serious concerns that the streets will be filled with protesters,” Anna Davtyan-Gevorgyan says. The details of the conversation regarding the current situation in Iran, the activation of the movement and the possible consequences in the program “Paradigm”.