Glenn Close learns Farsi, dons headscarf for spy thriller Tehran

Glenn Close plays Marjan in thriller Tehran, a show about a young Israeli spy working behind enemy lines in Iran. PHOTO: APPLE TV+
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

LOS ANGELES - The acclaimed geopolitical thriller Tehran (2020 to present) - which explores the high-stakes spy game between Middle East foes Israel and Iran - has won over viewers and critics all over the world.

But the Israeli drama has also attracted attention in some unlikely quarters, including Iran's parliament and state media, even though the series is not officially broadcast in the country.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.