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UM Professor: Iran Attack 'The Beginning Of A New Process'

University of Montana
Mehrdad Kia

University of Montana History professor Mehrdad Kia was born and raised in Iran and came to the United States when he was 17. 

His father was thrown in jail following the 1979 Revolution for refusing to collaborate with Iran’s then-new Islamic regime.

Edward O’Brien sat down with Kia to discuss the Trump administration’s decision to kill Qassem Soleimani, Iran’s most influential paramilitary commander.

In the following interview Kia describes the move as: "interesting," "disturbing," and "alarming." 

Edward O’Brien first landed at Montana Public Radio three decades ago as a news intern while attending the UM School of Journalism. He covers a wide range of stories from around the state.
edward.obrien@umt.edu.  
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