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title: "Watch – The Iran scandal MTN doesn’t want in court"
description: "A telecoms licence. A $4.2 billion corruption claim. Accusations of bribery, nuclear diplomacy, and attack helicopters. For nearly two decades, Turkcell has claimed that MTN used political influence and backdoor deals to win a mobile network contract in Iran. As the case heads toward South Africa’s Constitutional Court, Daily Maverick business journalist Lindsey Schutters unpacks what’s at stake — and why this could become one of the country’s biggest corporate trials."
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# Watch – The Iran scandal MTN doesn’t want in court

> A telecoms licence. A $4.2 billion corruption claim. Accusations of bribery, nuclear diplomacy, and attack helicopters. For nearly two decades, Turkcell has claimed that MTN used political influence and backdoor deals to win a mobile network contract in Iran. As the case heads toward South Africa’s Constitutional Court, Daily Maverick business journalist Lindsey Schutters unpacks what’s at stake — and why this could become one of the country’s biggest corporate trials.

By Lindsey Schutters · Published 17 July 2025, 22:30 SAST · Updated 17 July 2025, 22:30 SAST

## Key points
- In a world where the absurd meets the everyday, this video captures the delightful chaos of life, reminding us that sometimes, laughter is the only sensible response to the madness around us.
- A new video highlights key issues affecting South Africa, featuring in-depth reporting by Lindsey Schutters.
- The production team, including Emilie Gambade and cinematographers Bernard Kotze and Joel Seboa, delivers compelling visuals.
- Edited by Joel Seboa and sub-edited by Kevin Flynn, the video aims to engage viewers on pressing national topics.
- Viewers are encouraged to subscribe to the Daily Maverick's YouTube channel for more insightful content.

## Content

[YouTube video: "YouTube video"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t_wy_hSOYk)

Reporting by: Lindsey Schutters
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze & Joel Seboa
Edited by: Joel Seboa
Sub-edited by: Kevin Flynn

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