Ruth Sherlock

Jennifer Pack, NPR China correspondent in Beijing, on why China is sending a special envoy. Jackie Northam, NPR international affairs correspondent, on who could succeed Iran’s supreme leader. Ruth Sherlock, reporting near the Turkey–Iran border, on Iranians fleeing and civilian accounts. They discuss regional spillover, succession contenders, and Beijing’s diplomatic calculations in short, focused conversations.

Ruth Sherlock, NPR reporter in Iran offering firsthand accounts of civilian reactions and shortages. Franco Ordoñez, NPR White House correspondent reporting on U.S. statements and political framing. Aya Batrawy, NPR Middle East correspondent covering regional fallout and infrastructure impacts. They discuss targeted strikes on clerical leadership, U.S.-Israel narratives about responsibility, and the wider regional and civilian consequences.

Ruth Sherlock, an NPR reporter who collected diary entries from a Tehran writer, narrates life under airstrikes and tight surveillance. Short readings depict bomb shelters, internet blackouts, and the fear of being watched. The piece also touches on conflicted emotions—grief, relief, and quiet acts of defiance like forbidden music and holiday rituals.

Hadil Al-Shalchi, Beirut reporter covering displacement and humanitarian fallout. Aya Batrawy, Dubai correspondent on regional economic and security impacts. Ruth Sherlock, reporter on the Turkish–Iranian border tracking refugee flows. Carrie Kahn, Middle East correspondent reporting from Tel Aviv on security and public mood. They discuss strikes across the region, mass displacement, border crossings, and threats to trade and daily life.

Ruth Sherlock, an NPR foreign correspondent known for her on-the-ground updates in Iran, joins Holly Dagres, an Iran analyst with deep-rooted ties to the country. They discuss the ongoing protests against the Iranian regime amid violent crackdowns, with alarming casualty figures reported. Holly highlights how these protests differ from past movements, fueled by a desire for democratic change. They also tackle the implications of U.S. diplomacy and potential consequences for the protesters, emphasizing the challenges of communication for families in exile.