Iran 'recognises' damage Europeans can inflict on them but they're no longer 'impressed by Europe' Iran is reeling from a cratering economy and stinging military setbacks across its sphere of influence in the Middle East. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on Iran's unprecedented challenges at home and abroad, FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes Dr. Rouzbeh Parsi, Journalist and Head of the Middle East and North Africa Programme at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs.