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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: President Cyril Ramaphosa concerned by escalating Middle East tensions
Description: President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern over escalating Middle East tensions after Iran's leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli attack. Tehran has launched retaliatory strikes, sparking fears of regional conflict. The UN Security Council is holding an emergency session as global leaders react with alarm. Iran has declared 40 days of mourning. Elvis Presslin spoke to Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow and Director at Africa Asia Dialogues (Afrasid)