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Iran’s supreme leader is facing threats from Israel as Iranian strikes on June 20 wounded over 200. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is weighing what role the U.S. will have.

Arash Davari, a University of Minnesota political science professor writing a book on the 1979 revolution in Iran, said up until now there has been a perceived “rupture between state and society.”

But he is noticing a shift that could be emerging since Israel launched its attacks on Iran.

“We’re seeing what appear to be shifts in nationalist sentiment that understand that people’s everyday lives are bound up with the infrastructures and the institutions that were provided for by the state.”

For the full conversation with Arash Davari, use the audio player above. 

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Iran’s supreme leader is facing threats from Israel as Iranian strikes wound over 200 Friday. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is weighing what role the U.S. will have. Arash Davari, a University of Minnesota political science professor writing a book on the 1979 revolution in Iran, said there’s “changes and continuities.” 

U of M prof sees 'changes and continuities' in Iran as Israeli attacks continue

People and first-responders gather outside a building that was hit by an Israeli strike in Tehran.

U of M prof sees 'changes and continuities' in Iran as Israeli attacks continue

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