Why Persian speaking leaders turn to verse - The Global Jigsaw podcast - BBC World Service
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Across Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, millions share a language and a passion for poetry. But with its abundance of lovers and wine, Persian poetry sits uneasily with Iran’s theocratic leaders.
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We explore their complicated relationship with this facet of Persian identity, and how they occasionally turn to verse to secure popular appeal.
00:00 Introduction
02:38 The Persian language in Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan
09:47 Poetry in the Persian blood - Shahnameh, Ferdowsi, Rudaki, Rumi, Hafez
21:20 Poetry in politics - Khomeini, Khamenei
33:23 Poetry today
Presenter: Krassi Ivanova Twigg
Producers: Kriszta Satori, Barry Sadid
Video producer: Suniti Singh
Broadcast on 25 December 2025
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