A live broadcast is scheduled for Sunday at 1 PM, where experts will discuss the current situation in the Middle East, particularly focusing on the recent airstrikes by the United States and Israel on Iran. The discussion will feature former Finnish ambassador to Iran Harri Kämäräinen, Middle Eastern studies researcher Timo R. Stewart, and senior researcher Heidi Huuhtanen from the Finnish Institute of International Affairs. The broadcast will be hosted by Joonas Immonen from Ilta-Sanomat.

On Saturday morning, there were reports of multiple airstrikes in Tehran, the capital of Iran, as well as in other cities including Tabriz, Isfahan, Qom, Karaj, Kermanshah, and Shiraz. The attacks are part of a broader strategy by the US and Israel to curb Iran's capabilities, with significant implications for regional stability. The discussion aims to address critical questions about the potential for a prolonged conflict stemming from these strikes and what closing the Strait of Hormuz or the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei might mean for global dynamics.

This situation raises concerns about a possible long-term war and the balance of power in the Middle East. The outcomes of such military actions could dramatically impact international relations and economic stability, particularly concerning oil transport through the Strait of Hormuz, which is a crucial passage for global oil supply. The insights provided by the appointed experts will help shed light on the complex interplay of these geopolitical issues and their potential consequences for various countries and global systems.