In this episode of the Brussels Report podcast, BrusselsReport.eu editor Pieter Cleppe discusses the tense relationship between the EU and Iran with two eminent experts on the topic:

Rebecca Schönenbach, CEO of Veto! For the Rule of Law and expert in extremism and terrorist financing (Part I of the podcast)

and

Kambiz Ghafouri, Director KGM Media, journalist and expert on Iran domestic and foreign policy (Part II of the podcast)

The following topics are being discussed:

- Are we close to a new Iran deal? What are the pitfalls? Are there any upsides?

- Are Iran and Russia rivals or are they full-fledged allies? How should the EU and the West position themselves against this?

- What should be EU policy towards Iran?

- Is Russia already using Iran to circumvent the sanctions? Will this increase after a deal with Iran?