Asian Insider Ep 26: The coronavirus outbreak in Iran & impact on Middle East

21:44 mins

Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every week. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

Iran is now a coronavirus hot spot. The Middle East, with many conflicted or post-conflict societies and millions of refugees, is also vulnerable.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan

Edited by: Rubeen Raj

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