Hrant Mikaelian - Iran War Update, IRI Poll Review, Armenian Political Landscape | Ep 521, Mar 8, 2026

We discuss with Hrant Mikaelian the expanding war on Iran and what it could mean for the region. We took a close look at the latest IRI poll and its disputed methodology and findings, and the emerging shape of Armenia’s parliamentary race. Hrant Mikaelian argued that Iran’s leadership transition signals greater resolve rather than collapse, that Azerbaijan is still constrained from direct action against Iran unless the Iranian state seriously weakens, and that the IRI poll raises major methodological and interpretive questions. The discussion then turned to the opposition field in Armenia, where newer forces may have room to grow, but where media imbalance and weak opposition reach remain major structural obstacles. Topics Iran War Update IRI Poll Review Political Landscape Guest Hrant Mikaelian Hosts Hovik Manucharyan Asbed Bedrossian Episode 521 | Recorded: March 8, 2026 https://podcasts.groong.org/521 Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

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