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3. HEADLINE: The Machinery of Fear: The IRGC Octopus and Gen Z's Defiant Rage GUEST AUTHOR: Nilo Tabrizy SUMMARY: Nilo Tabrizy details the machinery of state repression, describing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as an "octopus" influencing the economy and social behavior through units like the Basij. The regime weaponizes grief, attacking funerals to prevent them from becoming revolutionary rallies. Tabrizy highlights the disproportionate targeting of Kurdish minorities, who are often accused of baseless crimes like cooperating with foreign intelligence. Furthermore, she identifies Generation Z as the movement's driving force. Lacking economic prospects and future hope, these young Iranians confront the regime's sadistic violence with palpable, unyielding rage. 31600 ARTAXERXES II

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: An apparent IED attack in central Tehran leaves three injured, including a member of the regime's Basij paramilitary force—raising new questions about whether unrest may be brewing inside Iran amid an ongoing information blackout. New reporting claims Iran used a Chinese spy satellite to help target U.S. bases in the Middle East, an allegation Beijing is now flatly denying as tensions continue to rise between the major powers. Europe begins laying the groundwork for a NATO backup plan, preparing for the possibility that the United States could step back from its traditional leadership role in the alliance. And in today's Back of the Brief—Russia cuts internet access for millions, calling it temporary, but the move is reportedly sparking growing frustration among the country's elite. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief ZBiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/PDB and use PDB at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. QUO: Make this the season where no opportunity slips away. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/PDB Ridge Wallet: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code PDB at https://www.Ridge.com/PDB#Ridgepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. and Israel aimed vast destructive power at regime targets in Iran. But the Islamic Republic's true believers in the Revolutionary Guard Corps and Basij militia are operating diligently – and without known defections – to intimidate any Iranian who might heed the call to rise up. Also: today's stories, including why the Supreme Court will consider President Donald Trump's effort to reinterpret birthright citizenship; why suspicions of impropriety with traders have sparked a wave of legislation in both houses of Congress; and how the Iran war's impact is being felt by millions of people in countries such as the Philippines. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.

Data examined by the BBC shows the devastating impact of the attacks on Iran's capital, Tehran, since the start of the US-Israel war. According to the findings, Israel has dropped 3,600 munitions on the city in the last four weeks. Almost 40 police stations and bases for the paramilitary Basij force have been hit, many in residential areas. BBC Eye has gathered eyewitness testimony, filmed the aftermath of strikes and analysed footage from social media and satellite imagery. In other news, scientists have managed to film a group of sperm whales supporting a female from their pod giving birth. A former rapper is sworn in as the prime minister of Nepal. And a mother tells us of her struggle to limit the screen time of her young son. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

** VIDEO EN NUESTRO CANAL DE YOUTUBE **** https://youtube.com/live/sx6e6kl0hHA +++++ Hazte con nuestras camisetas en https://www.bhmshop.app +++++ La guerra en Oriente Medio entra en una fase crítica con informaciones sobre la posible muerte de Mojtabá Jameneí, una de las figuras clave del régimen iraní y considerado por muchos como el heredero del poder en Teherán. Al mismo tiempo, los ataques contra Irán se han intensificado, apuntando no solo a objetivos militares, sino también a infraestructuras estratégicas de petróleo y gas, lo que marca un giro hacia una guerra energética total en el Golfo Pérsico. En paralelo, la campaña militar de Estados Unidos e Israel estaría centrada en la decapitación de la cúpula del IRGC (Guardia Revolucionaria), buscando desarticular el sistema de mando del régimen iraní. En este programa analizamos: ▪️ La posible muerte de Mojtabá Jameneí y sus implicaciones políticas ▪️ La estrategia de decapitación del liderazgo iraní ▪️ Los ataques a campos de gas e instalaciones petroleras ▪️ El riesgo de una guerra total en el Golfo Pérsico ▪️ El impacto en el petróleo, el Estrecho de Ormuz y la economía global Un análisis directo y sin rodeos para entender si estamos ante el colapso del régimen iraní o el inicio de una guerra aún más peligrosa. SUSCRÍBETE para no perderte ningún programa y únete a nuestra comunidad de apasionados por la historia militar, la geopolítica y los conflictos del mundo. Apóyanos para seguir creando contenido riguroso e independiente: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bellumartis PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/bellumartis Bizum: 656 778 825 Síguenos también en redes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellumartis Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/Bellumartis Bellumartis Historia Militar — Porque entender el pasado es prepararse para el futuro. La guerra en Oriente Medio entra en una fase crítica con informaciones sobre la posible muerte de Mojtabá Jameneí, una de las figuras clave del régimen iraní y considerado por muchos como el heredero del poder en Teherán. Al mismo tiempo, los ataques contra Irán se han intensificado, apuntando no solo a objetivos militares, sino también a infraestructuras estratégicas de petróleo y gas, lo que marca un giro hacia una guerra energética total en el Golfo Pérsico. En paralelo, la campaña militar de Estados Unidos e Israel estaría centrada en la decapitación de la cúpula del IRGC (Guardia Revolucionaria), buscando desarticular el sistema de mando del régimen iraní. En este programa analizamos: ▪️ La posible muerte de Mojtabá Jameneí y sus implicaciones políticas ▪️ La estrategia de decapitación del liderazgo iraní ▪️ Los ataques a campos de gas e instalaciones petroleras ▪️ El riesgo de una guerra total en el Golfo Pérsico ▪️ El impacto en el petróleo, el Estrecho de Ormuz y la economía global Un análisis directo y sin rodeos para entender si estamos ante el colapso del régimen iraní o el inicio de una guerra aún más peligrosa. SUSCRÍBETE para no perderte ningún programa y únete a nuestra comunidad de apasionados por la historia militar, la geopolítica y los conflictos del mundo. Apóyanos para seguir creando contenido riguroso e independiente: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bellumartis PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/bellumartis Bizum: 656 778 825 Síguenos también en redes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellumartis Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/BellumartisHM Bellumartis Historia Militar — Porque entender el pasado es prepararse para el futuro. 00:00 - Introducción y temas del día: Presentación del programa sobre la presunta muerte del líder supremo de Irán, bombardeos a refinerías y bases de misiles, y el posible derribo de un F-35. 01:33 - Rumores sobre Mojtaba Jamenei: Análisis de las noticias sobre el estado de salud del hijo de Ali Jamenei, su posible nombramiento como líder supremo y los rumores de su fallecimiento. 04:02 - La Guardia Revolucionaria y la "Operación Caos": Explicación del control efectivo de la Guardia Revolucionaria sobre Irán y el plan de mandos automatizados ante la decapitación del régimen. 05:15 - Eliminación de altos cargos iraníes: Información sobre las muertes recientes de líderes de la Guardia Revolucionaria, incluyendo al portavoz Ali Mohammad Naini y al jefe de inteligencia Basij, Ismael Ahmad. 08:13 - Operaciones de EE. UU. e Israel en el Golfo: Ataques a lanzaderas de misiles, vehículos de guerra electrónica y la flota en el Mar Caspio. Se analiza la posible operación para tomar islas estratégicas. 09:16 - El papel de los A-10 Warthog y Apache: Confirmación del Pentágono sobre el uso de estos aviones contra lanchas rápidas y drones. 10:46 - Análisis del supuesto derribo de un F-35: Revisión de un vídeo difundido por medios iraníes. El autor explica por qué considera que el vídeo es falso, aunque confirma que un F-35 realizó un aterrizaje de emergencia tras ser dañado. 16:26 - Geolocalización de ataques en Irán: Identificación de edificios atacados en la ciudad de Semnán y complejos subterráneos en la isla de Kens. 22:57 - El estrecho de Ormuz y el tránsito seguro: Noticias sobre el cobro de Irán a petroleros por pasar de forma segura. 24:53 - Lanzaderas de misiles ocultas en montañas: Imágenes y geolocalización de bases de misiles tipo Jorasán escondidas en estructuras reforzadas. 28:51 - Innovación militar: El láser para helicópteros: Contratación de sistemas láser por parte de Israel para derribar drones y cohetes de forma económica. 33:07 - Despliegue de Marines de EE. UU.: Movilización de unidades expedicionarias desde San Diego hacia la zona de conflicto. 36:12 - Reputación de sistemas chinos: Críticas de China a Irán tras la rápida destrucción de sistemas de defensa HQ-9B por parte de EE. UU. 38:32 - Ejecuciones en Irán y contexto social: Información sobre la ejecución de jóvenes tras las protestas y su uso como medida de presión por el régimen. 39:50 - Guerra de drones en Ucrania: Breve mención a cómo drones de bajo coste están destruyendo helicópteros rusos K-52. 43:52 - Sección de preguntas y respuestas: El autor responde dudas de la audiencia sobre la duración de la guerra, el estrecho de Ormuz y sistemas de defensa como la Cúpula de Hierro.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Lazar Focus. Each Friday, join host diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe. Almost three weeks of the US-Israeli war on Iran have gone by. There are undoubtedly important achievements. This week, Israel assassinated Ali Larijani, perhaps the most important leader left in the Islamic Republic. It also took out leaders of the brutal Basij force, and there is no question that Iran's ability to launch ballistic missiles and drones at its enemies has been severely degraded. Top officials in Gulf states are speaking out more openly about Iranian attacks, with a senior UAE adviser saying that the strikes will push the Gulf closer to Israel. Despite the impressive -- even unprecedented tactical achievements -- key questions remain. How does this war end? How will Israel "create the conditions" for Iran's people to topple the regime, and will we be back at war again in the coming years if they don't? Caroline Glick, a veteran journalist who has served as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's international affairs adviser during both Iran wars, lays out why Israel is fighting against Iran less than a year after Netanyahu declared that the 12-day war last June achieved a historic victory. She says that Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump are aligned on the goals on the campaign, and reports of discord do not reflect reality. Glick makes clear that it is up to the Iranian people to achieve their freedom, but Israel is doing what it can to pave the way from the air. Lazar Focus can be found on all podcast platforms. This episode was produced by Gabriella Jacobs and video edited by Yitzy Ledee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. A Fair Question to Ask About Iran President Donald Trump’s real‑time Oval Office remarks on the escalating U.S.–Iran conflict. Clay and Buck unpack Trump’s latest statements—including his clarification that he will not put U.S. “boots on the ground” in Iran—while noting his signature style of answering a question immediately after insisting he won’t. They highlight Trump’s comments about the Dow reaching 50,000 and his emphasis on keeping oil prices stable while managing U.S. strategy in the region. A central focus of Hour 1 is Trump’s response to Israel’s recent strike on part of Iran’s South Pars gas field. Trump said he was unaware the attack was coming but firmly warned Iran that any retaliation against Qatar’s LNG facilities would trigger overwhelming U.S. military action. Clay and Buck break down the significance of South Pars as one of the world’s most important natural gas sites and discuss how attacks on such infrastructure could destabilize global energy markets. They also track the rapid fluctuations in U.S. crude oil prices—swinging between $97 and $120 per barrel—as live updates emerge from the Oval Office. The conversation turns to the broader goals and consequences of the U.S.‑led campaign against Iran. Buck questions what the long‑term strategic objective really is, noting the massive cost of the operation and the complexity of Iran’s internal political structure, including militias like the Basij. Clay points out that predictions of an Iranian uprising have not materialized at the scale initially anticipated, even after the assassination of Iran’s leadership. Yet the White House maintains optimism: Trump and economic adviser Scott Bessent both claim that widespread military and government defections are underway, with Bessent asserting that the Iranian regime may collapse from within. Historical Perspective The hosts also examine U.S.–Israel strategic differences, comparing them to the historic disagreements between America and Britain during World War II. Clay and Buck discuss Israel’s more aggressive posture toward Iran, the threat Iran poses directly to Israel, and Trump's effort to prevent Israeli strikes that could destabilize global LNG supply. They consider whether Israel’s actions were coordinated with the U.S. or executed independently, and what that means for the joint campaign moving forward. From there, Hour 1 explores the scale of destruction inflicted on Iran’s military: its navy, air force, and anti‑aircraft capabilities have been “obliterated,” according to Trump. Clay and Buck analyze whether such overwhelming airpower—enabled by modern drone technology and real‑time intelligence—may represent a historic shift in U.S. military capability. They note how Russia is now supplying advanced drones and intelligence to Iran, making the speed of the U.S. offensive strategically crucial. Iran's Public Executions Iran just hung a 19-year-old wrestler for protesting the regime. Good and evil still exist in the world. Compare how the American and Australian media covered the 30,000 deaths in Iran during the protest uprising to how the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Protecting the Homeland The TSA agents going one month without pay is ridiculous, not to mention making things far more dangerous. The government needs to get their act together and stop using citizens as pawns. FBI Director Kash Patel says the threat to the homeland is higher because of the DHS shutdown. You are waiting in long lines at the airport because of lunatic ICE protesters. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 For the latest updates from Clay and Buck: https://www.clayandbuck.com/ Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton on Social Media: X - https://x.com/clayandbuck FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuck YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Convidado: Demétrio Magnoli, comentarista da GloboNews e colunista dos jornais O Globo e Folha de S.Paulo. Ali Larijani, o líder efetivo do regime iraniano desde o início da guerra, foi alvo de um bombardeio aéreo israelense na madrugada desta terça-feira (17). Além dele, morreu também Gholamreza Soleimani, chefe da Basij, uma milícia paramilitar e voluntária da Guarda Revolucionária do Irã. A morte de Larijani é a maior baixa do regime dos aiatolás desde o primeiro dia de ataques israelenses e americanos ao Irã, quando o líder supremo do país, Ali Khamenei, foi assassinado. Larijani era o chefe do Conselho de Segurança, o cérebro por trás das estratégias de defesa e da política nuclear do país e o mais influente canal diplomático do governo com o Ocidente. Para explicar quem era Larijani e as consequências da morte dele para o regime e para o futuro da guerra, Natuza Nery conversa com Demétrio Magnoli, comentarista da GloboNews e colunista dos jornais O Globo e Folha de S.Paulo. Demétrio também avalia o risco de uma incursão terrestre no Irã e analisa os objetivos militares de Israel e dos Estados Unidos – onde o diretor do Centro Nacional de Contraterrorismo se demitiu nesta terça.

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For review:1. Top Iranian official Ali Larijani was killed in an Israeli airstrike overnight Monday-Tuesday, Israel's military and top leaders announced on Tuesday.The Israel Defense Forces said that the commander of Iran's oppressive Basij force had been killed in a separate overnight strike as well.2. US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the US would not be fighting Iran for “much longer,” but declined to give a clear timeline, as he disparaged NATO for not doing more to help.President Trump reiterated his disappointment with NATO over its members' refusal to heed the US request to help secure the Iran-blocked Strait of Hormuz.3. European NATO allies pushed back against demand from President Trump to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force.4. The Israel Defense Forces said Tuesday that it has pushed even more forces deeper into southern Lebanon to create an expanded buffer zone, as Hezbollah attacked towns in northern Israel with rockets and drones.5. Gulf Arab states did not ask the US to go to war with Iran, but many are now urging it not to stop short by leaving the Islamic Republic still able to threaten the Gulf's oil lifeline and the economies that depend on it.6. The US aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford, deployed in operations against Iran, is expected to temporarily pull into port after a fire on board, US officials said on Tuesday, the 18th day of the war with Tehran.The carrier, America's newest and the world's largest, is currently located in the Red Sea. It is expected to temporarily go to Souda Bay on the Greek island of Crete, the two officials said.7. US President Donald Trump mused over whether he would have the “honor of taking Cuba” on Monday.

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Iran Optimism Clay and Buck argue that Democrats are struggling to oppose a mission widely seen as successful, particularly as oil markets stabilize and fears of global escalation fade. They also address speculation within a small subset of Trump supporters suggesting foreign influence over U.S. strategy, strongly rejecting the idea that Trump acts under pressure from any other nation. Buck shares insider perspective from his CIA Counterterrorism Center background, responding to the resignation of Joe Kent from the National Counterterrorism Center and offering blunt criticism of NCTC’s role within the intelligence community. The hosts emphasize Trump’s independence and his decades-long public record advocating a tougher stance toward the Iranian regime. Midway through the hour, the discussion turns to Cuba, where a nationwide blackout has plunged the island into darkness following the U.S. cutoff of Venezuelan oil shipments. Clay and Buck highlight how Cuba’s collapse, combined with Venezuela’s political shift and Iran’s military devastation, represents a historic weakening of three long-standing U.S. adversaries—an alignment the hosts compare to the geopolitical shift following the fall of the Berlin Wall. They also speculate on the enormous economic potential of a post-Communist Cuba, from tourism to restored American property claims. Saint Patrick's Day Clay and Buck celebrate St. Patrick’s Day while diving into major global stories unfolding in real time. The hour opens with a lively debate about parades, bagpipes, Irish heritage, and the quirks of genealogy—including a humorous exchange about green eyes, red hair, and whether those traits are uniquely Celtic. From ancestry talk to the Irish president’s St. Patrick’s Day message promoting globalism and mass migration, the hosts critique Ireland’s political direction and draw parallels to broader Western demographic decline, using Ireland’s dropping fertility rate as an example of why European governments have turned to large‑scale immigration. Iran Prosperity Project An interview featuring Shervin Pishevar, advisor to the Iran Prosperity Project, who outlines what he calls a “historic moment” inside Iran as citizens cheer U.S. drone strikes targeting the Basij militia. He describes Iranians celebrating the “precision liberation campaign,” blasting drone sounds from speakers to intimidate regime forces and secretly reporting Basij locations to help accelerate the fall of the Islamic Republic. Pishevar frames the ongoing conflict as the world’s first AI‑powered war, warning that if rogue states like Iran, Russia, or China gain access to similar autonomous drone or biotechnological capabilities, global security could be endangered. The discussion turns toward the Iranian people’s desire for democracy, the economic devastation inflicted by 47 years of theocratic rule, and the Iran Prosperity Project’s detailed 100‑day plan for a national referendum once the regime collapses. Pishevar argues that a free Iran could unlock more than a trillion dollars in trade with the United States and spark an economic boom comparable to Europe after World War II. He also emphasizes the critical role of Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and the Iranian diaspora who view this moment as a turning point after decades of oppression. Clay and Buck press Pishevar on regional dynamics—including how the rapid modernization of Gulf nations like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE stands in sharp contrast to Iran’s economic decay—and on what percentage of Iranians support regime overthrow. Pishevar asserts that the vast majority oppose the government and view the Trump‑led military campaign as liberation rather than intervention. He praises the killing of figures like Larijani and other top operatives of the IRGC, calling it a decisive blow against what he describes as a “mafia state.” Meet the Other Clay Shifting back to U.S. politics, Clay and Buck welcome Lieutenant Colonel Clay Fuller, Republican nominee for Georgia’s 14th congressional district—the seat formerly held by Marjorie Taylor Greene. Fuller discusses the April 7th special election, warns of Democrats attempting to quietly slip into power during low‑turnout contests, and stresses the urgency of voter mobilization in a district central to the national battle for control of Congress. He outlines his strong support for President Trump’s Iran strategy, his belief in deterring Iran’s military capabilities, and the importance of Georgia’s upcoming primary and general elections, where Senate and gubernatorial races will also dominate national attention. 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Israel's foreign minister said Iranians were "safer" without Ali Larijani and Basij paramilitary force commander Gholamreza Soleimani, after the Israeli military said it had killed both of them in strikes. Hours after the Israeli announcement, there has still been no response from Tehran to the claims. The defence minister, Israel Katz, said he had instructed the military to “continue hunting down” Iran's leadership. Also: In the US, a top counter-terrorism official has resigned over the war against Iran, saying President Trump had been pushed into the conflict by Israeli pressure. And: Medical sources in Afghanistan say more than 100 bodies have been recovered after a Pakistani airstrike on a drug rehabilitation centre. We hear from our correspondent in Kabul, who went to the scene shortly after the strike. We find out why a US artificial intelligence firm wants to hire a chemical weapons expert; plus we look back at the life of best-selling spy thriller author Len Deighton, who's died. And we hear what is believed to be the earliest recording of whale song, from 1949.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

For perspective on Israel's killing of one of Iran's most senior leaders, Ali Larijani, and the head of Iran's Basij internal security force, Amna Nawaz spoke with Alan Eyre and Joel Rayburn. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating team for the nuclear deal with Iran and is now at the Middle East Institute. Rayburn is a retired Army colonel and is now at the Hudson Institute. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. This morning, the IDF confirmed killing Basij paramilitary force commander Gholamreza Soleimani in a strike in Iran overnight. Soleimani was targeted while at a tent camp that was recently established by the Basij. And just after recording time, the IDF also confirmed that top Iranian official Ali Larijani was killed in an airstrike in Iran overnight. Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s National Security Council, was targeted by the Israeli Air Force in the capital Tehran. We learn from Fabian what else Israel is targeting in its current waves of strikes on Iran, including the entire chain of weapons manufacturing. We then turn to Lebanon, where the IDF is currently pushing even more forces deeper into southern Lebanon to create an expanded buffer zone, as Hezbollah attacked towns in northern Israel with rockets and drones. In the second half, Fabian relates a bizarre and disturbing saga that he was swept up into concerning menacing Polymarket gamblers who threatened ToI's military correspondent and his family over a report that did not work in their bet's favor. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Iran’s new supreme leader purportedly issues fresh statement as questions linger over his health IDF pushes deeper into south Lebanon as Hezbollah keeps up fire at northern Israel Gamblers trying to win a bet on Polymarket are vowing to kill me if I don’t rewrite an Iran missile story Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Gabriella Jacobs and edited by Ari Schlacht. IMAGE: Members of Iranian paramilitary forces (Basij) during an anti-Israeli rally in Tehran, January 10, 2025. (AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(March 17, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Israel says it’s killed Iran’s security chief Larijani and Basij commander. Number of U.S. troops wounded in Iran war surpasses 200 across 7 countries. United Arab Emirates briefly closes then reopens airspace. Cuba suffer an island-wide blackout again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Mission Brief, Captain Brielle shares an update on Operation Roaring Lion after more than two weeks of fighting. The IDF continues targeting Iran's leadership, military capabilities, and terror networks while defending civilians.We break down key eliminations, the role of the Basij unit, and ongoing efforts to neutralize missile and air defense systems across the region.

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Greta Privitera parla dell'attacco israeliano che ha portato all'eliminazione del segretario del Consiglio supremo per la sicurezza iraniana e del capo della milizia Basij.Viviana Mazza racconta cosa le ha detto il presidente Usa in un colloquio telefonico, mentre il capo dell'Antiterrorismo si è dimesso perché contrario alla guerra in Iran.Sara Gandolfi spiega perché il regime de L'Avana è entrato in una crisi tale da metterne a rischio la sopravvivenzaChi era Ali Larijani, il capo iraniano ucciso da IsraeleDonald Trump al Corriere: «Stiamo stravincendo la guerra. E non ci vorrà ancora molto tempo»Trump su Cuba: «Che la liberi o la prenda, penso di poterci fare tutto quello che voglio». L'isola in ginocchio tra crisi, blackout (e scosse di terremoto)

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy joins the show to talk about Kristi Noem being accused of ‘making false statements to Congress’ during her latest testimony. Amy talks with ABC News reporter Jordana Miller live from Jerusalem to speak on Israel saying it’s killed Iran’s security chief Larijani and Basij commander. Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with PR/Communication Manager for Pasadena Humane talking about Wiggle Waggle Walk 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ali Larijani and Basij leader killed in IDF strike. Mojtaba Khamenei rejects ceasefire overtures. Rocket debris falls in central Israel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel announced on Tuesday that the IDF had killed Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani as well as the head of the Basij militia, Gholamreza Soleimani. (Ret.) Major-General Yaakov Amidror, a former national security advisor to the prime minister and currently a fellow at JISS, the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, and JINSA, the Jewish Institute for National Security of America in Washington, spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about the developments. (Photo: Associated Press)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nel diciottesimo giorno di guerra, Israele ha comunicato di avere ucciso Ali Larijani, tra i leader più in vista del regime iraniano ancora sopravvissuti. Oltre a lui, sarebbe morto in un altro attacco anche Gholamreza Soleimani, comandante delle forze paramilitari Basij, responsabili della dura repressione contro i manifestanti antigovernativi. Ne parliamo con Pejman Abdolmohammadi, docente di Storia e Istituzioni del Medio Oriente all'Università di Trento, Roberto Bongiorni, inviato de Il Sole24Ore a Beirut, e con Dario Fazzi, docente di Relazioni transatlantiche all'Università di Leiden.

For perspective on Israel's killing of one of Iran's most senior leaders, Ali Larijani, and the head of Iran's Basij internal security force, Amna Nawaz spoke with Alan Eyre and Joel Rayburn. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating team for the nuclear deal with Iran and is now at the Middle East Institute. Rayburn is a retired Army colonel and is now at the Hudson Institute. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) had killed General Gholam Reza Soleimani, the head of the Revolutionary Guard's all-volunteer Basij force. The defense minister also announced the killing of top Iranian security official Ali Larijani in an overnight strike. These recent killings strip Iran of more of its top leaders, following the death of Ali Khamenei in late February.President Donald Trump says he's looking to delay his long-awaited trip to Beijing by about a month. The president says he needs to stay in the United States because of the ongoing war in Iran. This is as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held a new round of trade talks with their Chinese counterparts in Paris.Senators are expecting an unpredictable week ahead as they gear up to debate the SAVE America Act. Debate is expected to last for several days or more, some even pushing to match the two-month-long debate that passed the Civil Rights Act.

The war in Iran escalated overnight after Israel said it killed two of Iran’s top security officials in targeted strikes in Tehran, including Ali Larijani, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani. President Trump is also urging Europe and NATO allies to help secure and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that global energy supplies are at risk, but several allies have rejected direct military involvement. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irán confirma la muerte de Ali Lariyani, secretario del Consejo de Seguridad Nacional, y de Soleimani, comandante de la milicia Basij. Israel reivindica estos ataques y ordena la evacuación de Tiro, Líbano, por la presencia de Hezbolá, que lanza cohetes y drones al norte de Israel. Donald Trump aboga por reabrir el estrecho de Ormuz y critica a la OTAN. En América Latina, Marco Rubio expresa insatisfacción con Díaz-Canel en Cuba, solicitando un nuevo liderazgo. José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero participa en Caracas en una reunión sobre la amnistía venezolana, apoyando la ley criticada por la oposición y cuestionada por la ONU. En España, la exnúmero dos de la Policía Nacional ratifica su denuncia por violación contra José Ángel González, quien lo niega, y se deniegan medidas cautelares. En el caso Francisca Cadenas, la familia pide prisión permanente revisable si se confirma móvil sexual. El Ministerio del Interior informa de un aumento en las desapariciones de larga duración, ...

Manca ancora la conferma del regime iraniano, ma Ali Larijani, tra i leader più importanti rimasti, sarebbe stato ucciso in un raid israeliano. Stessa sorte anche per Gholamreza Soleimani, comandante delle forze paramilitari Basij, utilizzate per reprimere le proteste nelle piazze iraniane. Nel frattempo a Washington si dimette Joe Kent, ex direttore del National Counterterrorism Center, che denuncia come dietro la decisione di iniziare questa guerra vi sia stata una forte pressione israeliana e sostiene che l'Iran non rappresentasse una minaccia per gli Stati Uniti. Di tutto questo parliamo con Ettore Sequi, già segretario generale della Farnesina e ambasciatore. Al via gli ecobonus per ciclomotori e motocicli. Come funzionano? Ci spiega tutto Lorenzo Pace, giornalista de Il Sole 24 Ore. Ci avviciniamo al voto per il Referendum sulla giustizia. Ieri abbiamo ascoltato le ragioni del No, mentre questa sera con ospitiamo Mauro Paladini, professore di Diritto privato all'Università Bicocca di Milano, vicepresidente della Scuola superiore della magistratura e fondatore del Comitato "Sì riforma".

Israël claimt de dood van twee belangrijke kopstukken in Iran. Het gaat om de veiligheidschef Ali Larijani en Gholamreza Soleimani van de Basij-paramilitaire groepering. Dat komt bovenop de eerdere dood van de opperste leider en andere machtige figuren in het land. Ondanks die zware klappen voorspellen de Amerikaanse inlichtingen paradoxaal genoeg dat het regime mogelijk intact zal blijven – en politiek stabieler en nog repressiever kan worden. Daarover arabist Leo Kwarten en Iraanse Nederlander Matin Abbasi. (13:36) Oeganda van opvangsucces naar crisis  Zuid-Soedan staat op de rand van een nieuwe totale burgeroorlog. Dat verhoogt ook de druk op buurland Oeganda, dat de meeste Zuid-Soedanese vluchtelingen opvangt. Jarenlang gold Oeganda als een succesverhaal voor opvang in de regio, maar inmiddels is de vluchtelingopvang uitgegroeid tot een nijpende humanitaire situatie. Collega-redacteur Noëlle Habraken ging ter plaatse en sprak met vluchtelingen over de uitdagingen waarvoor zij komen te staan. Presentatie: Sophie Derkzen

Israel ha intensificado los bombardeos sobre Irán y asegura haber matado a altos cargos del régimen, entre ellos Alí Larijaní, jefe del Consejo de Seguridad, y Gholam-Reza Soleimani, líder de la milicia Basij. El primer ministro, Benjamin Netanyahu, ha defendido que el objetivo es “cortar la cabeza del pulpo”, mientras el ministro de Defensa anticipa nuevos ataques de gran intensidad. Teherán no ha confirmado oficialmente la muerte de Larijaní, aunque fuentes no oficiales apuntan a su fallecimiento, en un contexto de máxima escalada militar. Irán niega haber solicitado un alto el fuego y mantiene una postura de “resistencia firme”, criticando las iniciativas internacionales por falta de concreción. Además, advierte de que quienes participen en la ofensiva no deberían beneficiarse del estrecho de Ormuz, aunque deja margen a otros países en coordinación con Teherán. En paralelo, el jefe del Centro Antiterrorista de EE.UU., Joe Kent, ha dimitido por no poder apoyar el conflicto y acusa a Israel de impulsar la guerra mediante una campaña de desinformación. En España, el Gobierno ha aprobado la liberación de 11,5 millones de barriles de petróleo para contener el impacto energético, equivalentes a unos 12 días de consumo nacional, según la vicepresidenta Sara Aagesen. El ministro de Economía, Carlos Cuerpo, alerta de un fuerte encarecimiento: la gasolina sube un 16%, el gasóleo un 28% y los fertilizantes entre un 40% y un 50%. El Ejecutivo convocará un Consejo de Ministros extraordinario para aprobar un plan integral, que previsiblemente no incluirá medidas sobre vivienda. En clave política nacional, el PP asegura que las negociaciones para la investidura en Extremadura están “muy avanzadas” y ve lógico que Vox aspire a entrar en el Gobierno autonómico. El Ejecutivo acusa a los populares de “poner la alfombra roja” a Vox y advierte de un escenario de bloqueo político. Además, el PP exige reformar la financiación autonómica y local de forma conjunta. En cuanto al tiempo, se espera una jornada estable en la Península, aunque la borrasca Therese dejará chubascos en el suroeste y lluvias intensas en Canarias. Edición · Jorge Quiroga Realización · Gustavo Luna See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starting a war is easier than ending it, as they say, so two weeks after the US and Israel struck Iran, what is the exit strategy? Christiane Amanpour asks Elliott Abrams, Trump's former special representative for Iran. And as the war spills across the Middle East, Lebanon's Justice Minister Adel Nassar joins the program on his difficult mission to rein in the powerful militia group Hezbollah. Then, a report on the Iranian cluster missile attacks that are shaking Israelis. Plus, a look at the inner workings of the Iranian regime with experts Maryam Alemzadeh and Mostafa Daneshgar. And from the archives, we bring you exclusive footage acquired by CNN in the 1980s, and the story of a 17-year-old boy recruited by Iran's paramilitary group the Basij to act as a human minesweeper. Air date: March 14, 2026   Guests: Elliott Abrams      Adel NassarMaryam Alemzadeh & Mostafa Daneshgar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For review:1.Two oil tankers were struck in the Gulf, killing one person, as Iran continued its attacks on targets across the region and the IDF reported hitting a “critical” nuclear site near Tehran, amid ongoing US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic.2. Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has yet to appear in public, ostensibly vowed on Thursday to avenge the deaths since the start of the war with the US and Israel, in a statement read out by a presenter on state TV.3. UN Security Council on Wednesday adopted a Bahrain-led resolution condemning Iranian attacks on several regional states, while a separate draft resolution introduced by Russia on the wider crisis failed to pass.4. Spain permanently withdrew its ambassador to Israel on Wednesday as a diplomatic standoff worsened between the two countries over Spain's opposition to Israeli policies.Israel's embassy in Spain is also run by a charge d'affaires after Israel in May 2024 recalled its ambassador, Rodica Radian-Gordon, in protest of Spain's decision to recognize a Palestinian state.5. Israel and the US appeared Wednesday to be increasingly at odds over the time frame for the war with Iran, with US President Donald Trump saying the conflict would end “soon” as there was “practically nothing left to target” and Israel's defense minister meanwhile insisting there was no time limit to the US-Israeli operation against Iran.6. There is no guarantee that the Iranian people will rise up after Israel “creates the conditions” for them to topple the regime in Tehran, says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.“You can lead someone to water, you cannot make him drink,” says PM Netanyahu. “We will create optimal conditions to do this, including airstrikes as we did yesterday, as we are doing these days, to try to give them the space needed to take to the streets.”7. The IDF said it continued to strike key strategic targets across Iran, while the US military said it had struck around 6,000 targets since the start of the war. Among the targets hit by US forces were more than 90 Iranian vessels — around 60 ships and 30 minelayers — according to US Central Command, Targets struck by Israel included members of Iran's Basij paramilitary force as well as its drone operations and capabilities.8. At least 25 Iranian attacks have targeted US sites or locations housing American military personnel in the Middle East since the start of the war, according to an AFP analysis.Of Iran's attacks, recorded between February 28 and March 11 at 5 p.m. in Israel, four targeted US embassies or consulates in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iraq.The other 21 Iranian missiles or drone attacks targeted 13 different military sites housing American personnel.9. The US Central Command on Thursday said a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq in an apparent accident involving another tanker.“The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and rescue efforts are ongoing. Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the second landed safely,” CENTCOM said in a statement.10. Defense Minister Israel Katz said Thursday he has warned Lebanon that if it does not stop the Hezbollah terror group's continuing rocket and drone attacks, Israel will “take the territory and do it ourselves.”On Wednesday, Hezbollah launched some 200 rockets and around 20 drones at Israel over a period of several hours. The vast majority of the rockets were intercepted or struck open areas. 11. The International Energy Agency agreed Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East.The Paris-based organization said it will make 400 million barrels of oil available from its members' emergency reserves 

In this episode of *24 with Fardad Farahzad*, the program opens with breaking news of targeted drone strikes against Basij and security checkpoints across Tehran, with Iranian state-linked media confirming at least 10 security personnel killed in what is described as an unprecedented wave of attacks. Donald Trump declares that the Islamic Republic has lost its air defenses, naval power, and key military capabilities, warning that the U.S. mission is not yet over, while CENTCOM urges civilians to stay away from ports used for military purposes in the Strait of Hormuz. The episode also covers escalating regional tensions, including Hezbollah rocket fire toward Israel, Israeli retaliatory strikes, and an emergency UN Security Council session where Gulf states strongly condemn Iran's missile and drone attacks. As reports emerge of mine-laying operations and attacks on commercial vessels, analysts warn that the Strait of Hormuz is effectively paralyzed, raising fears of prolonged instability, energy market disruption, and a broader phase of asymmetric warfare. در این قسمت از «۲۴ با فرداد فرحزاد»، برنامه با خبر فوری حملات پهپادی هدفمند به ایست‌های بازرسی بسیج و نیروهای امنیتی در تهران آغاز می‌شود؛ حملاتی که رسانه‌های نزدیک به حکومت کشته شدن دست‌کم ۱۰ مأمور را تأیید کرده‌اند و از آن به عنوان موجی بی‌سابقه یاد می‌شود. دونالد ترامپ اعلام می‌کند جمهوری اسلامی توان پدافند هوایی، نیروی دریایی و بخش مهمی از قدرت نظامی خود را از دست داده و تأکید می‌کند مأموریت آمریکا هنوز پایان نیافته است، در حالی که سنتکام به غیرنظامیان هشدار می‌دهد از بنادر مورد استفاده نظامی در تنگه هرمز دوری کنند. برنامه همچنین به تشدید تنش‌های منطقه‌ای از جمله شلیک راکت‌های حزب‌الله به اسرائیل، حملات متقابل اسرائیل، نشست اضطراری شورای امنیت سازمان ملل و محکومیت شدید اقدامات جمهوری اسلامی از سوی کشورهای خلیج فارس می‌پردازد. همزمان با گزارش‌هایی از مین‌گذاری و حمله به کشتی‌های تجاری، کارشناسان هشدار می‌دهند تنگه هرمز عملاً دچار اختلال جدی شده و خطر گسترش جنگ نامتقارن و بحران در بازار انرژی افزایش یافته است.

Mientras las tensiones con Estados Unidos e Israel aumentan y el estrecho de Ormuz vuelve a situarse en el centro del tablero geopolítico, muchos analistas se preguntan si Occidente entiende realmente cómo funciona la defensa iraní.En este vídeo analizamos en profundidad la doctrina mosaico de Irán, una estrategia militar diseñada para resistir incluso si el mando central del país colapsa. Un sistema descentralizado que divide el territorio en 31 mandos autónomos de la Guardia Revolucionaria, capaces de actuar de forma independiente y coordinar guerrillas, drones y misiles.También exploramos:• Cómo funciona la Guardia Revolucionaria iraní (IRGC)• El papel de la milicia Basij en caso de invasión• Las misteriosas “ciudades de misiles” subterráneas ocultas bajo montañas• Por qué los drones Shahed están cambiando la guerra moderna• La estrategia iraní de guerra asimétrica de bajo costeIrán ha apostado durante años por una guerra diferente: menos tecnología cara, más saturación, descentralización y resistencia. Un modelo que ya hemos visto en Ucrania y que podría redefinir cómo se libran los conflictos del siglo XXI.¿Está Occidente preparado para este tipo de guerra?En este análisis del Cascarón de Nuez desentrañamos las claves militares, estratégicas y tecnológicas que explican por qué Irán es mucho más difícil de doblegar de lo que parece.

Cuộc chiến của Mỹ và Israel chống Iran bùng nổ ngày 28/02/2026. Ngay trong loạt tấn công đầu tiên, giáo chủ Iran và hàng chục chỉ huy cấp cao đã tử vong, trong đó có tổng tham mưu trưởng Quân đội, chỉ huy Lực lượng Vệ binh Cách mạng, bộ trưởng Quốc Phòng. Tổng thống Mỹ tuyên bố đã xóa sổ một phần lớn các phương tiện quân sự của Iran, dọa xóa sổ chế độ. Tuy nhiên, chiến tranh không có dấu hiệu ngừng nghỉ. Chế độ Iran « mất đầu », nhưng không có biểu hiện tan rã. Vì sao hệ thống quyền lực của chế độ Hồi giáo Iran có khả năng kháng cự cao ? Hệ thống quyền lực đa trung tâm Truyền thông Pháp chú ý đến nhận định của chuyên gia Ali Hashem, Trung tâm nghiên cứu Hồi giáo và Tây Á, Đại học Royal Holloway (Luân Đôn), về « cấu trúc quyền lực của chế độ Hồi giáo Iran được thiết kế để trở nên cấu kết chặt chẽ trước các áp lực, hơn là để bị sụp đổ » (bài « Iran Is Built to Withstand the Ayatollah's Assassination /Chế độ Iran được thiết kế để trụ được ngay cả khi giáo chủ tối cao bị hạ sát »). Bernard Hourcade, chuyên gia về Iran, Trung tâm Khoa học Quốc gia Pháp – CNRS ví cái chết của lãnh tụ tối cao với hình ảnh « phá vỡ một rào cản lớn, nhưng vẫn còn đến 500 rào cản khác ». Về mặt chính thức, lãnh đạo tối cao Iran đứng đầu một mạng lưới của một loạt định chế, trong đó có Hội đồng bảo vệ Hiến pháp, Hội đồng Chuyên gia (bầu lãnh đạo tối cao), Lực lượng Vệ binh Cách mạng, nhưng hệ thống quyền lực trên thực tế không hẳn như vậy. Trả lời RFI tiếng Việt, Théo Nencini, chuyên gia về Iran, giảng viên Đại học Sciences Po ở Grenoble, đưa ra một giải thích chung về tính chất « đa trung tâm » của hệ thống quyền lực Iran: « Hệ thống chính trị Iran hoàn toàn không phải là một hệ thống tập trung hóa cao độ, theo nghĩa cổ điển, kiểu hình kim tự tháp. Đó là cái mà tôi gọi là một hệ thống quản trị dựa trên "mạng lưới quyền lực đa trung tâm và liên kết chặt chẽ" (réseau oligarchique multicentré et interconnecté). Về cơ bản, ta có thể hình dung một cấu trúc trong không gian ba chiều, giống như một kim tự tháp, nhưng hơi bị dẹt ở đỉnh. Trong cấu trúc này, có một số trung tâm quyền lực, ví dụ như Lãnh tụ tối cao và "Văn phòng của Lãnh tụ tối cao", như người ta thường gọi. Sau đó là Lực lượng Vệ binh Cách mạng. Tiếp theo là cấu trúc của một chế độ cộng hòa cổ điển, với các đại điện được bầu lên bằng phổ thông đầu phiếu, về cơ bản là chính phủ, Quốc Hội, v.v. Bên cạnh đó, ta có một tầng lớp tư sản kinh tế, mà về bề ngoài không trực tiếp liên kết với các trung tâm quyền lực nói trên. Xung quanh mỗi cực này,  có các mạng lưới quyền lực, mạng lưới các nhóm lợi ích xoay quanh các cực này, có liên kết với nhau. Điều đó có nghĩa là có thể có mối liên hệ giữa những người từ "Văn phòng Lãnh tụ tối cao" và Vệ binh Cách mạng, cũng như giữa chính phủ và tầng lớp tư sản kinh tế. Một hệ thống cấu trúc như vậy không thể bị chặt đầu. » Nhà nghiên cứu Theo Nencini giải thích rõ hơn về mối quan hệ giữa Lãnh tụ tối cao và Lực lượng Vệ binh Cách mạng : « Có thể nói, Vệ binh Cách mạng là thực thể cho phép Lãnh tụ tối cao có phương tiện để vượt qua vô số rào cản của Hiến pháp và pháp lý trong chế độ Iran. Bằng cách vượt qua những rào cản này, Lãnh tụ tối cao, ta có thể nói một cách đơn giản, có thể trực tiếp phổ biến quan điểm của mình tới hệ thống hành chính. Nhưng điều quan trọng cần nhớ là Vệ binh Cách mạng, về một mặt nhất định là một thực thể tự chủ so với Văn phòng Lãnh tụ tối cao. Nghĩa là, tuy họ có tuyên thệ trung thành với nhà lãnh đạo này, nhưng họ có thể có đường lối chính trị riêng, tầm nhìn chiến lược riêng, không nhất thiết phải giống với tầm nhìn của Lãnh tụ tối cao. Và đây chính là điểm mà chúng ta có thể liên hệ với tình hình hiện tại. » Chuyển mạnh sang cơ chế tản quyền trong bối cảnh chiến tranh khốc liệt Sau cuộc chiến 12 ngày hồi năm ngoái của Mỹ và Israel, lực lượng vũ trang Iran nói chung và Vệ binh Cách mạng nói riêng đã thay đổi cấu trúc của hệ thống chỉ huy, để có thể nhanh chóng thay thế lãnh đạo. Theo chuyên gia Thierry Covilly, Viện Quan hệ Quốc tế và Chiến lược Pháp IRIS, nhìn chung chế độ sẵn sàng cho việc bất cứ chỉ huy nào bị hạ sát sẽ đều có người thay thế. Bộ máy an ninh, phòng thủ của Iran được tái cấu trúc thành khoảng 30 bộ chỉ huy cấp tỉnh, có thể đưa ra quyết định độc lập, trong trường hợp đầu não trung ương bị hủy diệt. Riêng về Lực lượng Vệ binh Cách mạng, chuyên gia Théo Nencini cho biết cụ thể: « Lực lượng Vệ binh Cách mạng đã bị chặt đầu một phần hồi tháng Sáu. Lực lượng này, dĩ nhiên, sau những gì đã xảy ra trong cuộc chiến 12 ngày tháng 6/2025, đã chuẩn bị để đối phó với việc Israel và Mỹ hành động theo cách này. Vì vậy, họ đã hạ thấp chuỗi chỉ huy xuống thấp hơn nhiều, đến cấp N-6 hoặc thậm chí N-7. Cụ thể là, trong quân đội, thông thường ta có một tổng tham mưu trưởng, và ở cấp N-1 là sĩ quan cấp dưới, N-2 ở cấp thấp hơn nữa, và cứ thế tiếp tục. Vì vậy, xuống đến cấp N-6 hoặc N-7 có nghĩa là có một cấu trúc chỉ huy có quyền tự quyết định hành động ở các bậc thấp, trải rộng ra trên toàn quốc. » Vệ binh Cách mạng với bộ máy trấn áp khổng lồ, bám rễ vào xã hội Nói đến sức mạnh của hệ thống quyền lực Iran trước hết phải nói về vai trò của Lực lượng Vệ binh Cách mạng (IRGC), Pasdaran trong tiếng Farsi, được thành lập từ năm 1979, ngay từ đầu cuộc Cách mạng Hồi giáo. Vệ binh Cách mạng có nhiệm vụ bảo vệ hệ tư tưởng Hồi giáo Shia và chế độ Cộng hòa Hồi giáo, cả trong nước và quốc tế. Khác với quân đội chính quy, Vệ binh Cách mạng trực thuộc Lãnh tụ tối cao, cho nên có quyền lực độc nhất vô nhị ở Iran. Vệ binh Cách mạng có các binh chủng riêng (lục quân, không quân, hải quân) và Lực lượng Qods, chuyên về các hoạt động ở nước ngoài, đặc biệt tại khu vực Trung Đông. Về kinh tế, họ kiểm soát toàn bộ các lĩnh vực trụ cột của nền kinh tế Iran, như dầu khí, xây dựng, viễn thông, với hàng trăm tỉ đô la. Vệ binh Cách mạng Iran thường được nói đến như một « Nhà nước trong một Nhà nước » là vì vậy. Trả lời RFI Việt ngữ, nhà chính trị học Azadeh Kian, giáo sư danh dự Đại học Paris – Cité, nhấn mạnh đến việc Vệ binh Cách mạng điều hành cả một lực lượng dân sự quy mô lớn, được giao phó nhiệm vụ kiểm soát xã hội : « Basij là một lực lượng dân quân với khoảng một triệu thành viên, một lực lượng mang đậm tính ý thức hệ, tồn tại và hoạt động dưới quyền của Vệ binh Cách mạng. Basij hiện nay là một lực lượng vũ trang, lực lượng được Vệ binh Cách mạng huấn luyện và giáo dục để đàn áp mọi phe đối lập trong nước. Với mọi cuộc biểu tình, trước hết chế độ sử dụng các lực lượng này để trấn áp. » Nhà báo Iran Mohsen Sazegara, một trong những người sáng lập Vệ binh Cách mạng, sau này trở thành người chống lại chế độ Hồi giáo, trả lời tuần báo Pháp L'Express, cho biết thêm là ngoài dân quân Basij, chế độ của cố giáo chủ Ali Khamenei còn sử dụng các lực lượng lính đánh thuê nước ngoài (từ Afghanistan, Pakistan…), với số lượng lên đến 30.000 người, và hàng chục tổ chức Irak, trong đó có nhiều tổ chức có quan hệ với Lực lượng Qods của Vệ binh Cách mạng, để đàn áp mọi dấu hiệu phản kháng trong nước. Đức tin tử vì đạo và nước Cộng hòa Hồi giáo bị cô lập Theo nhiều nhà quan sát, chế độ Hồi giáo Iran đã sẵn sàng chuẩn bị cho một cuộc xung đột kéo dài với Mỹ và các đồng minh, với « cường độ thấp », « bất chấp cái giá rất lớn mà người dân thường Iran phải gánh chịu » (Bernard Hourcade). Cuộc chiến chống Mỹ và Israel hiện nay của chế độ thần quyền Hồi giáo Iran được nhiều người trong hệ thống nhìn nhận như sự tiếp nối của truyền thống độc lập, sẵn sàng đương đầu tất cả các đại cường ngay từ ngày đầu chế độ. Ông Hossein Kanani Mogahddam, thành viên Hội đồng lãnh đạo Vệ binh Cách mạng (1980-1988) (trong bộ phim tài liệu « Vệ binh Cách mạng, chủ nhân của Iran », của Arte), kể lại : « Tất cả các cường quốc đều hậu thuẫn chế độ Saddam Hussein, Mỹ, Liên Xô, Pháp…, và còn nhiều nước khác. Trong giai đoạn này, chúng tôi hoàn toàn không có vũ khí, trang bị gì cả. Không có pháo, không có xe tăng, máy bay... Chúng tôi không có phương tiện để tiến hành một cuộc chiến tranh. Chính đức tin đã cứu giúp chúng tôi. Chúng tôi không có thực phẩm, không có cả đồ hộp cho binh sĩ ! » Chuyên gia Théo Nencini, Sciences Po Grenoble, nhấn mạnh đến đức tin vào huyền thoại Karbala, huyền thoại sáng lập hệ phái Hồi giáo Shia, hiện vẫn còn là nguồn động lực tinh thần của hàng triệu người trung thành với chế độ : « Hệ thống của chế độ Cộng hòa Hồi giáo Iran dựa trên một huyền thoại làm nền tảng cho chế độ. Đó là cái mà ta gọi là huyền thoại Karbala, huyền thoại sáng lập của Hồi giáo Shia, một trong những nhánh chính của Hồi giáo, bên cạnh hệ phái Sunni. Huyền thoại sáng lập của Hồi giáo Shia là ‘‘Karbala'', là sự tử đạo của Imam Hussein. Huyền thoại này tôn vinh cái chết tử vì đạo, sự hy sinh vì một chính nghĩa. Ở đây chúng ta cũng có thể thấy sự tương đồng với tình hình chiến lược và khủng khoảng hiện tại. Iran, hay đúng hơn là chế độ Cộng hòa Hồi giáo Iran hiện nay, có thể nghĩ rằng họ đã chiến thắng, ngay cả khi chỉ có thể sống sót được, kháng cự được. Nói cách khác, đối với họ, chiến thắng không phải là tiêu diệt được đối thủ, đánh bại được đối thủ. Đối với họ, chiến thắng là khi trụ vững trước một cuộc xâm lược phi nghĩa. Điều này đã được thử thách trong cuộc chiến chống Irak trong những năm 1980. Nhưng quả thực, người Iran có xu hướng liên tục tái hiện huyền thoại tôn vinh cái chết tử vì đạo, hy sinh vì một chính nghĩa. Và điều này giúp họ trở nên kiên cường, giúp hàng chục triệu người Iran chống chọi với tình trạng kinh tế khó khăn hàng chục năm qua. Giờ đây, một lần nữa họ lại bị tấn công từ bên ngoài. Từ góc nhìn của họ, họ đã bị phản bội, khi đang có một quá trình đàm phán thứ hai với đối thủ, và họ bị đâm sau lưng. Cuộc tấn công nổ ra đúng vào lúc đàm phán đang diễn ra. Đây là sự thực ! Thực tế này đã giúp hợp thức hóa một lập trường tư tưởng như vậy. Tôi nghĩ chúng ta không thể giải thích mọi thứ bằng tôn giáo hay ý thức hệ của giáo chủ Khomenei, nhưng tôi tin chắc rằng vai trò này là có thật. Vai trò của lập trường tư tưởng này, theo một cách nào đó, tôn vinh sự đau khổ và hy sinh vì một lý tưởng cao cả hơn, vẫn tiếp tục khiến nhiều người trong xã hội Iran, trong nhóm trung thành với chế độ ước tính từ 6 triệu cho đến 15 triệu trong tổng số 90 triệu dân, tin tưởng rằng đối với Iran, chế độ này là công bằng nhất mà người ta có thể hy vọng. » Trừng phạt kinh tế giúp Vệ binh Cách mạng phát triển Một nghịch lý còn rất ít được chú ý, đó là trừng phạt kinh tế của phương Tây thay vì làm suy yếu chế độ lại củng cố sức mạnh của chính hệ thống quyền lực Iran, của thế lực bảo thủ, trong một xã hội, mà một bộ phận đông đảo dân chúng có trình độ giáo dục cao, vốn kết nối mạnh với thế giới bên ngoài. Ông Ali Vaez, thuộc nhóm International Crisis Group (trích phim Vệ binh Cách mạng, chủ nhân của Iran), nhận định : « Các trừng phạt kinh tế rất có lợi cho Vệ binh Cách mạng. Các doanh nghiệp của lực lượng này giống như loài nấm, chúng phát triển mạnh trong bóng tối, trong sự cô lập. Tổ chức International Crisis Group, mà tôi là thành viên, có sứ mạng ngăn ngừa xung đột. International Crisis Group có trách nhiệm đối thoại với tất cả các bên. Trước đây, chúng tôi đã từng đối thoại với Vệ binh Cách mạng. Nếu Iran kết nối với thế giới, với hệ thống tài chính thế giới, thì điều này đòi hỏi phải có sự minh bạch nhất định. Ngược lại, khi Iran bị cô lập, Vệ binh Cách mạng có thể độc quyền nhiều lĩnh vực, loại bỏ cạnh tranh, tham nhũng thả cửa. Khi không có cạnh tranh phương Tây, lực lượng này kiểm soát toàn bộ lĩnh vực lớn của nền kinh tế Iran ». Xu thế « quân sự hóa » của chế độ Hệ thống quyền lực của chế độ Hồi giáo Iran sẽ biến chuyển ra sao nếu chiến tranh và xung đột kéo dài? Nhà chính trị học Azadeh Kian ghi nhận xu thế « quân sự hóa » chế độ chính trị đang diễn ra, với vai trò ngày càng mờ nhạt của đạo Hồi. Chiến tranh khiến các thế lực cứng rắn, chống phương Tây đến cùng tại Iran trở nên mạnh hơn: « Không cần phải tiến hành đảo chính, tôi nghĩ là chúng ta đang hướng tới một chế độ ngày càng quân sự hóa, thậm chí có thể giống như Pakistan trong tương lai, nơi quân đội có tiếng nói cuối cùng, nhưng vẫn có sự hỗ trợ  ví dụ như của một lãnh đạo tôn giáo, hoặc một tổng thống bên cạnh. Một trong những tác động đáng kể nhất của cuộc chiến hiện tại là nếu chế độ này vẫn nắm quyền, nó sẽ trở thành một chế độ ngày càng quân sự hóa, trong đó thể chế giáo sĩ sẽ có ít ảnh hưởng hơn. Ngay cả khi chiến tranh kết thúc, tôi không tin rằng các chế độ quân chủ Ả Rập vùng Vịnh Ba Tư sẽ nối lại quan hệ hữu nghị với Iran. Vì vậy, để tự bảo vệ mình, Iran sẽ ngày càng quân sự hóa. Do đó, tình trạng chiến tranh không có lợi cho các phần tử ôn hòa trong khu vực, mà lại có lợi cho các phần tử cực đoan. Và đối với Iran, điều đó có nghĩa là xu thế quân sự hóa sẽ ngày càng mạnh. Chiến tranh cũng có thể là một yếu tố củng cố chế độ từ bên trong đối diện với chính người dân của mình, như chúng ta thấy hiện nay. » Chế độ Hồi giáo suy yếu nặng nề, nhưng chiến tranh giúp hồi sức Tuy nhiên, giáo sư Azadeh Kian mặt khác cũng lưu ý đến việc chế độ thần quyền Hồi giáo Iran trên thực tế đã « rất suy yếu » trong nước và trong khu vực. Hàng loạt phong trào phản kháng gần đây cho thấy điều đó, trong đó có phong trào bùng lên sau cái chết của một phụ nữ mang khăn trùm không đúng cách, bị cảnh sát đạo đức của chế độ bắt giữ, hay phong trào bất mãn vì kinh tế khó khăn, bị đàn áp trong máu, đã gây ra bất bình lớn trong nội bộ chế độ. Còn tại khu vực Trung Cận Đông, các lực lượng ủy nhiệm do Vệ binh Cách mạng chỉ đạo đã bị triệt hạ một phần đáng kể. Theo nhiều nhà quan sát, nhìn chung chỉ còn khoảng từ 10% đến 15% người Iran thực sự ủng hộ chế độ, vì lý do ý thức hệ hay vì quyền lợi. Số người sẵn sàng phản kháng có thể đông hơn, nhưng đại đa số dân chúng trong tư thế chờ đợi. Vấn đề được nhiều chuyên gia, nhà hoạt động xã hội Iran, trong đó có nhà chính trị học Azadeh Kian cảnh báo là : nếu chiến tranh kéo dài, thay vì khiến cho chế độ độc đoán tại Iran suy yếu, thì ngược lại, chỉ giúp củng cố thêm một chế độ đang bị áp lực thay đổi triệt để mới có thể tiếp tục tồn tại (« Cộng hòa Hồi giáo Iran như chúng ta đã biết trong gần nửa thế kỷ qua sẽ không thể tồn tại », phỏng vấn chuyên gia Bernard Hourcade, Le Nouvel Obs, 11/03/2026). 

C1. Guests: Bill Roggio and Ambassador Husain Haqqani Headline: Global Markets Shudder as Oil Surges Past $100 Summary: War in the Middle East has triggered a damaging global economic surge, with oil exceeding $100 per barrel. Panelists discuss Iran's resilient regime and the appointment of late leader's son, Mojtaba Khamenei. (2)2. Guests: Bill Roggio and Husain Haqqani Headline: The Myth of Winning Through Air Power Alone Summary: Experts warn that air power cannot achieve lasting regime change and dismiss "boots on the ground" as politically impossible. They emphasize that Iran has historically resisted Western invaders for 2,000 years. (3)3. Guests: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa Headline: A "New Dawn" as Cuba Negotiates with the White House Summary: Shifting dynamics in Latin America see Cuba entering direct negotiations with the Trump administration as Venezuelan oil subsidies end. The region's turn toward right-wing governments signals a major geopolitical transformation. (4)4. Guests: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa Headline: Brazil's Election and the "Shield of the Americas" Summary: The panel analyzes Brazil's upcoming election where Flavio Bolsonaro is gaining ground against President Lula. They discuss how regional anti-crime initiatives and the war in Iran are influencing South American politics. (5)5. Guest: Malcolm Hoenlein Headline: Iran Launches Cluster Bombs Against Israeli Civilians Summary: Malcolm Hoenlein reports on Iran's use of cluster-bomb warheads against Israeli cities like Haifa. Despite the attacks and financial burdens, 93% of Israelis support the effort to end regional threats permanently. (6)6. Guest: Malcolm Hoenlein Headline: Regional Escalation and the Targeting of Energy Infrastructure Summary: Israel expands operations into Lebanon while Iran targets Azerbaijan's critical energy pipelines. China watches closely as its Middle Eastern oil supplies are threatened by the closing of the Strait of Hormuz. (7)7. Guests: Bill Roggio and David Daoud Headline: Hezbollah's Strategy to Protect the Iranian Regime Summary: David Daoud examines how Hezbollah's attacks aim to divert U.S. and Israeli focus from Tehran. The IDF responds by dismantling Hezbollah's financial institutions and propaganda networks to break their control over Lebanon. (8)8. Guests: Bill Roggio and David Daoud Headline: Psychological Warfare and the Threat of Drone Swarms Summary: Discussion centers on Hezbollah's use of inexpensive drone swarms and "pin pricks" to destabilize the Israeli psyche. Daoud explains these tactics aim to exhaust Israel's economy by making defense financially unsustainable. (9)9. Guests: Bill Roggio and Jonathan Sayeh Headline: Internal Resistance and the Mindset of Young Iranians Summary: Jonathan Sayeh provides insight into young Iranians who view the conflict as liberation from a 50-year occupation. However, he warns that destroying critical infrastructure risks alienating the population and damaging nationalism. (10)10. Guests: Bill Roggio and Jonathan Sayeh Headline: Monitoring the Fog of War in Tehran Summary: Analysts examine Tehran's internal state, noting that foot soldiers are becoming increasingly alienated. They monitor the Basij and regular military for signs of defection while the regime anticipates a ground invasion. (11)11. Guests: Bill Roggio and Edmund Fitton-Brown Headline: Iran's "Nihilistic" Attacks on Neutral Neighbors Summary: Iran has launched self-destructive missile attacks against neutral neighbors like Qatar, Oman, and Turkey. The panel critiques British indecisiveness and the lack of clearly articulated American war objectives. (12)12. Guests: Bill Roggio and Edmund Fitton-Brown Headline: The Question of Regime Change and "Boots on the Ground" Summary: Experts debate if the Trump administration seeks permanent regime change. They discuss the risks of mission creep and the extreme difficulty of empowering internal Iranian insurgencies without a clear roadmap. (13)13. Guests: Bill Roggio and John Hardy Headline: Zelensky Offers Drone Expertise to Counter Iran Summary: President Zelensky offers Ukrainian assistance to counter Iranian drones using battle-tested technology. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin pledges unwavering support for Iran's new leadership as the conflict increasingly impacts the global stage. (14)14. Guest: Jessica Winkle Headline: Bias and Conflict of Interest in Climate Science Manuals Summary: Professor Jessica Winkle details controversy surrounding the federal judicial manual's climate chapter. She highlights significant conflicts of interest and the use of biased, non-neutral rhetoric intended for judges. (15)15. Guest: Gregory Copley Headline: Assessing the Air War and Global Oil Panic Summary: Gregory Copley evaluates the U.S.-Israeli air campaign against Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure. He notes the potential for the Iranian monarchy's return to rally opposition against the clerical regime. (16)16. Guest: Gregory Copley Headline: Russia and China's Strategic Stakes in the Iran Conflict Summary: The conversation examines how the war impacts Russia's trade corridors and China's primary oil supplies. Copley argues that U.S. air dominance serves as a profound warning to the leadership in Beijing. (17)

pWotD Episode 3233: Mojtaba Khamenei Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 518,042 views on Monday, 9 March 2026 our article of the day is Mojtaba Khamenei.Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei (born 8 September 1969) is an Iranian politician and Shia cleric who has been the third supreme leader of Iran since 8 March 2026. He is a member of the Khamenei family and the second son of the second supreme leader Ali Khamenei.Born in Mashhad, a city in northeastern Iran, into the Azeri–Persian Khamenei family, he was nine when his father emerged as a leading figure in the Iranian Revolution. He received early education in Sardasht and Mahabad, and graduated high school from Tehran, after which he studied Islamic theology under the guidance of his father and Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi. He joined the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in 1987 and served in the Iran–Iraq War. In 1999, he continued his studies in Qom to become a cleric, and joined the Qom Seminary as a theological teacher afterwards. He took control of the Basij paramilitary volunteer militia in 2009.Following the assassination of his father in the 2026 Iran war, Mojtaba was elected as his successor by Iran's Assembly of Experts. He has previously been sanctioned by the United States Department of the Treasury in 2019 as part of their policy of sanctioning individuals linked to Ali Khamenei.In political ideology and jurisprudence, he is considered to be among the most hardline of the Iranian principlists, and has close ties to some of the "most ideologically extremist clerics" per a report from Atlantic Council. Analysts have generally seen him as more favorable to developing an Iranian nuclear weapons program than his father, supporting a reinterpretation of Ali Khamenei's fatwa against nuclear weapons.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 03:23 UTC on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Mojtaba Khamenei on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Kendra.

10. Guests: Bill Roggio and Jonathan Sayeh Headline: Monitoring the Fog of War in Tehran Summary: Analysts examine Tehran's internal state, noting that foot soldiers are becoming increasingly alienated. They monitor the Basij and regular military for signs of defection while the regime anticipates a ground invasion. (11)1953 TEHRAN IMPERIAL BANK

Volgende fase aanvallen op Iran | Oekraïne biedt hulp aan Golfstaten | Ruzie tussen Oekraïne en Hongarije loopt verder op Israël en de Verenigde Staten intensiveren hun militaire campagne tegen Iran, terwijl Israël tegelijk Hezbollah in Libanon probeert te neutraliseren. Israëlische aanvallen op Teheran en grootschalige bombardementen op Beiroet richten zich steeds meer op het Iraanse regime, met slagen tegen de Revolutionaire Garde, Basij en speciale eenheden in heel het land. De Libanese regering roept Hezbollah op te ontwapenen, terwijl Libanese woede over raketbeschietingen en Israëlische vergeldingsaanvallen de positie van de beweging in Beiroet verzwakt. De oorlog in Iran jaagt de olieprijs omhoog, sluit delen van de Straat van Hormuz en legt havens en luchtvracht plat, met langdurige gevolgen voor energieprijzen en verzekeringskosten. Nieuwe Iraanse aanvallen op landen als Bahrein, Koeweit en Oman onderstrepen de regionale reikwijdte, terwijl Rusland Iran helpt met inlichtingen over Amerikaanse doelen. Europese marineschepen, waaronder het Franse vliegkampschip Charles de Gaulle, verplaatsen richting Cyprus onder EU-vlag, vooral als signaal van solidariteit en om eigen belangen in het oostelijk Middellandse Zeegebied te beschermen. Over de Podcast Arend Jan Boekestijn en Rob de Wijk gaan onder leiding van Hugo Reitsma op zoek naar de nieuwe wereldorde. Wat betekenen oorlog, machtspolitiek en economische verschuivingen voor Europa en Nederland? In elke aflevering duiken zij in de geopolitieke actualiteit. In 2022 werd Boekestijn en De Wijk uitgeroepen tot winnaar in de categorie Nieuws & Politiek tijdens de Dutch Podcast Awards Reageren? Op X: @ajboekestijn en @robdewijk Bluesky: @hugoreitsma.bsky.social Mail: boekestijnendewijk@bnr.nl Over de makers: Arend Jan Boekestijn is een Nederlands historicus en voormalig politicus. Hij studeerde geschiedenis en politieke wetenschappen aan de Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. Boekestijn is voormalig Tweede Kamerlid (tot 2009). Sinds 1989 is hij verbonden aan de vakgroep geschiedenis van de Universiteit Utrecht en sinds 2016 lid van commissie Vrede en Veiligheid van AIV. Rob de Wijk studeerde eigentijdse geschiedenis en internationale betrekkingen, promoveerde op kernwapenstrategieën, werd hoogleraar in Leiden en richtte in 2007 het Den Haag Centrum voor Strategische Studies op. Hugo Reitsma studeerde rechten en politicologie. Hij werkte eerder als politiek verslaggever en vanuit verschillende conflictgebieden. Hij is auteur van het boek ‘Boekestijn en De Wijk voorspellen de toekomst’ (november 2023).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel has launched a new wave of intense airstrikes on Iran and Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Israeli forces say they targeted key infrastructure linked to the Iranian government, including a missile launcher in Qom and an air defense system in Isfahan. The IDF is also heavily targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Basij militia, Iran's volunteer paramilitary force, who were both behind the violent, bloody crackdown on protesters in January. FOX's Jonathan Savage speaks with Trey Yingst, chief foreign correspondent for the FOX News Channel, reporting from Tel Aviv, Israel, who says operations to destroy Iranian missile capabilities are a major focus now. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel has launched a new wave of intense airstrikes on Iran and Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Israeli forces say they targeted key infrastructure linked to the Iranian government, including a missile launcher in Qom and an air defense system in Isfahan. The IDF is also heavily targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Basij militia, Iran's volunteer paramilitary force, who were both behind the violent, bloody crackdown on protesters in January. FOX's Jonathan Savage speaks with Trey Yingst, chief foreign correspondent for the FOX News Channel, reporting from Tel Aviv, Israel, who says operations to destroy Iranian missile capabilities are a major focus now. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel has launched a new wave of intense airstrikes on Iran and Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Israeli forces say they targeted key infrastructure linked to the Iranian government, including a missile launcher in Qom and an air defense system in Isfahan. The IDF is also heavily targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Basij militia, Iran's volunteer paramilitary force, who were both behind the violent, bloody crackdown on protesters in January. FOX's Jonathan Savage speaks with Trey Yingst, chief foreign correspondent for the FOX News Channel, reporting from Tel Aviv, Israel, who says operations to destroy Iranian missile capabilities are a major focus now. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steht die Islamische Republik Iran vor dem Untergang? Oder kann das Mullah-Regime am Ende triumphieren? Der aktuell im Iran tobende Krieg ist mehr als Raketen und Drohnen. Es ist ein Krieg, der die Region und damit die ganze Welt verändern wird. Teheran gegen Washington. IRGC gegen Jerusalem. Ideologie gegen Hightech. Auf der einen Seite: Mullahs, Revolutionsgarden (IRGC), Basij – und schiitische Milizen aus dem Ausland. Auf der anderen Seite: die USA, Israel und weite Teile des iranischen Volks. Und rundherum: Nachbarstaaten, denen die Geduld ausgeht. Die Zäsur ist da: Ayatollah Ali Chamenei ist tot. Amerika und Israel haben das Oberhaupt der Islamischen Republik gezielt getötet. Und plötzlich steht alles Kopf: Kommt der Nachfolger im Eilverfahren? Gibt es einen Machtkampf ohne Regeln Wer kontrolliert wen – der Klerus den Sicherheitsapparat oder umgekehrt? Und bekämpft die Elite das Volk? Eine Frage aber schwebt über allen anderen: Werden Trumps und Netanjahus Luftschläge zum Stoß, der am Ende das berüchtigte Regime in die Knie zwingen kann? Oder liefern sie Teheran eine ideologische Steilvorlage, um den Zusammenhalt zu stärken, den Krieg in die Länge zu ziehen und ihn am Ende sogar zu gewinnen? Viele Medien kennen nur zwei Worte: Sturz und Flächenbrand. Aber es sind mehr Optionen möglich. Denn man kann einen Krieg zwar nach Plan beginnen – wie er ausgeht, das kann niemand vorhersehen. Ob Teheran fällt – oder triumphiert: noch ist der Kampf nicht entschieden. -------- Unterstützte mich jetzt: www.tomdavidfrey.de/support -------- Datum der Aufzeichnung: Dieser Podcast bezieht sich auf ein Thema, das sich laufend entwickelt; auch erhebt der Podcast keinen Vollständigkeitsanspruch. Das Aufnahmedatum dieser Folge war der 05.03.2026. -------- Disclaimer: Sämtliche Inhalte von Tom David Frey werden eigenständig recherchiert und eingesprochen. Auch die Stimmen von Gästen und Interviewpartnern sind grundsätzlich authentisch. Die veröffentlichten Videos und Podcasts erheben keinen Anspruch auf Vollständigkeit. Trotz journalistischer Sorgfalt können Fehler, Missverständnisse oder inhaltliche Unschärfen nicht vollständig ausgeschlossen werden. Künstliche Intelligenz kommt punktuell zum Einsatz, insbesondere zur Vertonung einzelner Zitate oder Textpassagen, zur Verfremdung von Stimmen im Rahmen des Quellenschutzes sowie zur Erstellung von Beschreibungstexten, Titeln und Thumbnails. Weiterführende Informationen zur Nutzung künstlicher Intelligenz – einschließlich der Bereiche, in denen sie ausdrücklich nicht verwendet wird – findest Du unter: https://www.tomdavidfrey.de/ki -------- #iran #krieg #trump #israel #roaringlion #epicfury #revolution #nahost

Quinto giorno del conflitto in Medio Oriente: Usa e Israele colpiscono il quartier generale iraniano Basij. Il consigliere capo di Khamenei: "Non negoziamo con gli americani". In corso nuove operazioni contro Hezbollah a Beirut. Da Tel Aviv l'inviato de Il Sole 24 ORE Roberto Bongiorni. Terra dei fuochi: confiscati beni per 200 milioni alla famiglia Pellini per riciclaggio e smaltimento rifiuti pericolosi. Con noi l'Avv. Valentina Centonze, presidente dell'Associazione per l'esecuzione della sentenza CEDU (che nel 2025 ha condannato l'Italia per la gestione dell'area obbligandola a effettuare le bonifiche necessarie in due anni). Le Paralimpiadi invernali al via tra polemiche sui portabandiera (che non ci saranno) e sulla cosiddetta legacy, con la pista di bob già danneggiata e inutilizzabile. Ne parliamo con Giulia Riva de Il Sole 24 ORE.

La apuesta es clara: si se debilita el brazo represivo desde el aire, la presión interna podría hacer el resto en el terreno. Según el ejército israelí, los blancos han sido actores de seguridad interna, desde la fuerza paramilitar Basij hasta altos mandos de inteligencia. Así lo señalaron hoy en Mercado Global, Iván Valenzuela y Paula Comandari.

This week, an interview with Aryanum, a member of the Persian-language anarchist group Anarchism Perspective, based in Iran and Afghanistan. Anarchism Perspective is a synthesist anarchist group based mostly in the region that organizes solidarity and resistance as well as publishing writings at Anarshism.com . For this episode, we speak about the recent uprising in Iran that was met with bloody repression by the regime, with internet blackouts and low-ball estimates of 30,000 dead at government hands from January 8th and 9th 2026 alone. Aryanum speaks about the posturing by monarchists supporting the return and enthroning of Reza Pahlavi II, the son of the last Shah, and the weaponization of Islam by the Mullahs of the regime and other topics. Anarchism Perspective links Website: https://anarshism.com email: contact@anarshism.com Anarchism Perspective Telegram: https://t.me/+RRUTo6xyoT468fgO & https://t.me/anarchism_perspective Insurrection Library: https://t.me/Insurrection_Library Other Links Critique of Mass Mobilization by Anarchism Perspective: https://www.anarshism.com/critique-mass-mobilization-strategy/ Aryanum's past writing on religion as a type of power: https://www.anarshism.com/funeral-theocracy-religious-capital-en/ Article on labor struggles in the run up to the uprising: https://classautonomy.info/workers-councils-reportedly-forming-in-iran/ It Could Happen Here interview: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-it-could-happen-here-30717896/episode/whats-happening-in-iran-317260060/ CNN report on mass deaths: https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/10/middleeast/tehran-iran-protests-deaths-arrests-intl Basij volunteer milita of IRGC: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basij Hrana (Kurdish human rights group): https://www.en-hrana.org/category/news/ https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/decolonize-anarchism-in-praise-of-burning-down-clerical-fascism-in-iran https://www.hauntologies.net/p/iranian-protesters-dont-owe-us-an Thread on mastodon about the usefulness of Delta Chat via locally run servers when the internet (and therefore connection to Signal) was cut off: https://archive.ph/GBR6A 70% of Iraniun population suffers from malnutrition: https://ghalamrorefah.ir/id/1959/ Another Farsi Group, Anarchist Front: https://t.me/AnarchistFront1 https://links.anarchist-front.org/ https://link.kompektiva.org/@anarchistfront https://anarchistfront.noblogs.org https://t.me/anegofromworldgap https://t.me/AnarchistFront . … . .. Featured Track: TFSR by The Willows Whisper

AP correspondent Jon Gambrell reports on Iran's Revolutionary guard's all-volunteer Basij force.

As I write this short note, we are waiting for President Trump to begin a live press conference any minute. It is 10:20 pm in Israel and you can feel it in the air. Bristling tension. Airlines have cancelled flights to and from Israel and there is a pace of information flowing that is beyond frenetic. Whatever happens - or doesn't - the conversation I had earlier today with Negar Mojtahedi- will be as relevant tomorrow as it is at the moment, no matter what transpires.Mojtahedi is a Canadian journalist of Iranian descent who is fluent in Farsi. Based in Vancouver, Canada, she is a journalist with Iran International, the premiere media voice for the Iranian diaspora and opposition to the Islamic Republic regime.In this podcast we discuss the brutal slaughter that has been unleashed on the Iranian people since December 28 by Iranian police and others. This podcast is direct and nothing is sugar coated. Mojtahedi is in constant contact with experts globally as well as sources within Iran. Her plea - which you will hear - reflects desperate concern.The U.S. must do something. Now. Before it's too late.We discuss the brutality of the Basij and other police - opening fire with military grade weapons on masses of unarmed civilians. This is a quick update and includes very informative clips that you may have missed. The Basij police - a force of at least 2 million of a population of 90-million - are singled out for particular attention, as they have been in Israel as well. This low-level militia force is likely doing much of the killing - and Iranians have begun to dox them with red paint and threats on their homes. Tune in for this and more.Follow Negar on X @NegarMojtahedi / Instagram @negarmojtahedi State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY EXISTENTIAL THREAT: IRAN'S REGIME UNLEASHES IRGC AND POLICE ON PROTESTERS Colleague Janatyn Sayeh. Janatyn Sayeh details the repression apparatus in Iran, where IRGC ground forces and Basij militia are opening fire on unarmed civilians. Supreme Leader Khamenei views the uprising as an existential threat, ordering ballistic missiles prepared for potential US or Israeli intervention.1890 TEHRAN

THE MACHINERY OF REPRESSION Colleague Nilo Tabrizy. The structure of the IRGC and Basij, the specific targeting of ethnic minorities like Kurds and Baluchis, and the state's sadistic use of violence against mourners. NUMBER 81906 TEHRAN. HEADS OF TURCOMAN CHIEFS

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 171-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 29,933 on turnover of 14-billion N-T. The market moved sharply higher on Monday - as it closed above the 30,000-point mark for the first time as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing smashed closing records on the back of investor optimism toward demand for its high-end processes. Three individuals and Tokyo Electron Taiwan indicted over new TSMC trade secret theft The Taiwan High Prosecutors' Office Intellectual Property Branch has indicted three individuals and Tokyo Electron Taiwan for stealing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's 14-nanometer technology secrets. Those indicted include Chen Li-ming, a former T-S-M-C engineer who worked at Tokyo Electron Taiwan, a T-S-M-C employee and a Tokyo Electron employee. Two of the individuals have been charged with reproducing trade secrets relating to national core (核心) key technologies under the National Security Act. While the other individual and Tokyo Electron Taiwan have been charged with destroying evidence in a criminal case. All three individuals and Tokyo Electron Taiwan have also been indicted in a seperate investigation into the theft of T-S-M-C's 2-nanometer technology. Tourism authority issues guidelines to protect foreign accommodation interns The Tourism Administration has issued updated guidelines to better protect foreign interns in the accommodation/hospitality sector. It comes after the government opened the sector to foreign students enrolled in overseas schools last year to help address labor shortages. The administration says more than 1,900 students came to Taiwan to work as interns last year, but there were concerns over inadequate (不足) protections. Under the updated guidelines, foreign interns who perform work beyond their training must receive payment equivalent to at least the minimum wage, training must not exceed more than eight hours a day or 40 hours a week … … and it cannot be scheduled between 10PM and 6AM, without the individual intern's consent. Iran Protest Death Toll Rises to at Least 35 Activists say the death toll in violence surrounding (周圍的) protests in Iran has risen to at least 35. The figure came from the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which said more than 1,200 people have been detained in the protests, which have been ongoing for more than a week. It said 29 protesters, four children and two members of Iran's security forces have been killed. The semiofficial Fars news agency, believed close to Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, says some 250 police officers and 45 members of the Guard's all-volunteer Basij force have been hurt. UK Gov to Seize Illegal Migrants Phones Mobile phones will now be seized from illegal migrants entering the UK without arrest. The country's government says the new powers will help gather more information on smuggling (走私) gangs organising the Channel crossings. Lara Bentley has more… Auschwitz Survivor Eva Schloss Obit Auschwitz survivor Eva Schloss, stepsister of Anne Frank, has died at 96. The Anne Frank Trust UK, where she was honorary president, said she died Saturday in London. King Charles III praised Schloss for her lifelong dedication to overcoming hatred and prejudice (偏見). Born in Vienna in 1929, Schloss fled to Amsterdam and became friends with Anne Frank. Both families hid from the Nazis but were eventually captured. Schloss survived Auschwitz and later moved to Britain. She became a prominent Holocaust educator, speaking worldwide and writing books. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Quds force and the Basij militias are back in the news due to the conflict between Israel and Iran. What are they, how do they operate and how have they become so influential? In this episode, we look at the origins, the branding and the ideological blueprint of the Tehran-led influence network that has been shaping events in the Middle East for decades.This bonus episode of The Documentary, comes to you from the Global Jigsaw, Looking at the world through the lens of its media.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Quds force and the Basij militias are back in the news due to the conflict between Israel and Iran. What are they, how do they operate and how have they become so influential? In this episode, we look at the origins, the branding and the ideological blueprint of the Tehran-led influence network that has been shaping events in the Middle East for decades.

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Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! El Basij es uno de los movimientos en los que se sustenta el sistema iraní, tiene sus propias normas y milicias para salvaguardar la revolución islámica que encabezó el Ayatolá Jomeini en el Irán de los años 70. Cuando se produjo la invasión Irakí , el ejercito de Irán estaba muy debilitado por las purgas en el anterior ejército del Sha, en consecuencia la falta de claidad se pagó con la sangre de combatientes voluntarios, muchos de ellos , menores de edad que sirvieron en el Basij. Entre sus misiones estuvieron los ataques en oleadas humanas encabezando estos para hacer explosionar las minas antipersona del campo de batalla En este podcast explicamos estos episodios. Colaboración de María Vázquez de Cita Con Rama en voces Musica intro: Fallen Soldier,licencia gratuita, de Biz Baz Estudio Licencia Creative Commons Fuentes: https://recuerdosdepandora.com/historia/los-ninos-iranies-que-murieron-portando-las-llaves-del-paraiso/ Donovan, Jerome (2011). The Iran-Iraq War. Antecedents and conflict escalation. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/war/iran-iraq.htm Audios y música: Audios y canciones de la época Portada : Sergio Murata Productor: Vega Gónzalez Director /Colaborador: Sergio Murata Espero que os guste y os animo a suscribiros, dar likes, y compartir en redes sociales y a seguirnos por facebook y/o twitter. Recordad que esta disponible la opción de Suscriptor Fan , donde podréis acceder a programas en exclusiva. Podéis opinar a través de ivoox, en twitter @Niebladeguerra1 y ver el material adicional a través de facebook https://www.facebook.com/sergio.murata.77 o por mail a niebladeguerraprograma@hotmail.com Telegram Si quieres acceder a él sigue este enlace https://t.me/niebladeguerra Además tenemos un grupo de conversación, donde otros compañeros, podcaster ,colaboradores y yo, tratamos temas diversos de historia, algún pequeño juego y lo que sea, siempre que sea serio y sin ofensas ni bobadas. Si te interesa entrar , a través del canal de Niebla de Guerra en Telegram, podrás acceder al grupo. También podrás a través de este enlace (O eso creo ) https://t.me/joinchat/Jw1FyBNQPOZtEKjgkh8vXg NUEVO CANAL DE YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUjlWkD8GPoq7HnuQGzxfw/featured?view_as=subscriber BLOGS AMIGOS https://www.davidlopezcabia.es/ con el escritor de novela bélica David López Cabia https://www.eurasia1945.com/ Del escritor e historiador, Rubén Villamor Algunos podcast amigos LA BIBLIOTECA DE LA HISTORIA https://www.ivoox.com/biblioteca-de-la-historia_sq_f1566125_1 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/ blog especializado en temas de aviación Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

The Iranian government is not coy about its silence tactics. Since Iran's Woman Life Freedom Movement began on 16 September 2022, unlawful executions, imprisonment, physical and sexual abuse has dominated headlines across the globe. It is estimated that tens of thousands of people have received some form of government retribution – and at the heart of it is a complex surveillance system that aids security forces in its endeavours. The Supreme Cyber Council oversees digital rule in the country, and combined with FATA (the Cyber police), BASIJ (volunteer law enforcement working with Iran's security forces) and surveillance spy software amongst other things, clamping down on dissent has never been easier. We speak to the women on the digital frontline between the state and their communities, investigate how court summons are issued based on social media posts and talk to experts about Iran's surveillance tactics.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. It is day 205 of the war with Hamas. Military reporter Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. In the past several days, Hamas has released two disturbing videos with Israeli hostages. Israelis await Hamas's response to the government's latest proposal for an accord following intense Egyptian mediation but the government has said it won't wait too long before the expected Rafah operation commences. Fabian puts the pieces together. We hear about the spread of IDF troops throughout the country and in the West Bank and Gaza as an indication of current hotspots in the ongoing conflict against Hamas and Hezbollah. Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem warned Saturday that full-scale war will not bring residents of northern Israel home, but rather end their presence there “once and for all,” as Hezbollah attacks on the north and Israel strikes in Lebanon continued. Fabian explains what are some of Hezbollah's capabilities and how Israel can counter them. For the latest updates, please see The Times of Israel's ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Hamas airs clip of 2 hostages, as FM says Israel would delay Rafah op for a deal Hezbollah warns full-scale war may end Israeli presence in north ‘once and for all' THOSE WE HAVE LOST: Civilians and soldiers killed in Hamas's onslaught on Israel THOSE WE ARE MISSING: The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.  IMAGE: Illustrative: An Iranian domestically built missile is displayed in front of the portrait of the Lebanese Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah during a rally of Iran's Basij paramilitary force in support of the Palestinians in Tehran, Iran, November 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The origins of the Iran-cultivated alliance of like-minded states and groups taking aim at Israel and the US. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the Quds, or Jerusalem, force and the Basij militias regularly feature in the news; what are they, how do they operate and how have they become so influential? In this episode, we look at the branding and the ideological blueprint of the Tehran-led influence network that has been shaping events in the Middle East for decades. Producer: Kriszta Satori Presenter: Krassi Twigg

The origins of the Iran-cultivated alliance of like-minded states and groups taking aim at Israel and the US. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the Quds, or Jerusalem, force and the Basij militias regularly feature in the news; what are they, how do they operate and how have they become so influential? In this episode, we look at the branding and the ideological blueprint of the Tehran-led influence network that has been shaping events in the Middle East for decades. Producer: Kriszta Satori Presenter: Krassi Twigg

Welcome to this edition of the NCRI Women's Committee podcast. Every year, December 7 marks the Day of Students in Iran. On December 7, 1953, three students were killed by military forces on the campus of Tehran University's College of Engineering. Since then, this day has been known as Students' Day in Iran, honoring the struggles of Iranian university students.Iranian universities have long served as hubs of knowledge. Alongside knowledge, there emerges a deep longing for freedom. Consequently, many leaders of opposition movements in Iran have risen from universities, drawing from the most informed sectors of Iranian intellectuals.Today, we explore the pivotal role of female students within universities and their involvement in the 2022-2023 uprising in Iran.***It's fitting to remember dozens of young women who paid the ultimate price during the 2022 protests. Let's remember Donya Farhadi, a 22-year-old student of Architecture at Azad University of Ahvaz, in the southwest Khuzestan province. Donya had been missing since December 7 after she had an argument with Basij militia members on the campus that day. Her body was found on the 15th of December on the banks of Karun River in Ahvaz. Her chest had been pierced by three bullets. However, the regime initially claimed that she had jumped down from the Karun bridge and committed suicide.We also had the case of Nasrin Qaderi from Marivan, Kurdistan. She was 38 years old and a student of Ph.D. in philosophy. Security forces hit her on the head during a protest in Tehran on the 4th of November. She slipped into a coma and died the next day in a hospital. Again, the state media claimed that she had died due to a chronic disease. There was also Negin Abdolmaleki who was only 21. She came from Qorveh, Kurdistan, but studied medical engineering at the Industrial University of Hamedan. She was repeatedly hit on the head by batons during a protest on October 11 in the city. She was severely injured. When she returned to the dormitory, she died due to severe bleeding. The authorities claimed that she had been intoxicated by expired canned fish!!Let us also remember Behnaz Afshari, a 23-year-old woman from Pakdasht, in Tehran Province. She left home on the 26th of October to participate in protests in Tehran but never returned home. Her body was found after five days in forensics medicine.  Episode: Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908986

Duncan, Eddie and Lee return with another episode of Shoot and Scoot, the Flames of War and Team Yankee podcast, to discuss what we have been painting and playing, do some list building in a WW3: Team Yankee Nordic Forces "You and Whose Army", answer our patron's questions in "An Officer Answers" and look forward to upcoming “Events”.

The regime in Tehran has conducted a second public execution of someone, this time a twenty three year-old man, involved in the nationwide anti-government protests. The Iranian government says the man fatally stabbed two members of the Basij paramilitary force but human rights groups say he faced a sham trial. FOX's Alex Hogan speaks with Cameron Khansarinia, Policy Director at the 'National Union for Democracy In Iran', about these violent tactics and whether or not they will discourage protesters. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Las protestas contra el velo islámico obligatorio continúan en Irán tres meses después de que estallasen. A lo largo de la semana pasada se convocó una huelga de tres días que remataron con una gran manifestación por las calles de Teherán. El Gobierno ya no sabe qué hacer para detener esto, pero entre sus planes no se encuentra suprimir el hiyab. A cambio ofrecen cambios en el modo en el que se implementan las normas de vestimenta. Se ha hablado, por ejemplo, de disolver la policía de la moralidad y de emplear procedimientos más persuasivos para que las iraníes cumplan con la legislación referente al velo. El problema que tiene el Gobierno de Ebrahim Raisi es que las demandas de los manifestantes van ya mucho más lejos del asunto particular del hiyab. Es cierto que todo esto empezó en septiembre tras la muerte en dependencias policiales de Mahsa Amini, una joven de 22 años que fue detenida tras ser sorprendida circulando sin el velo islámico, pero también lo es que el malestar provocado por la muerte de Amini ha terminado sirviendo de catalizador a otro tipo de demandas que permanecían aletargadas dentro de la sociedad iraní en espera de la ocasión propicia. Esa ocasión parece haber llegado y el régimen es muy consciente de la amenaza. Eso vendría a explicar como la represión se ha intensificado en el último mes. Aparte de los muertos y heridos en el curso de las manifestaciones, la justicia ya ha sentenciado a muerte a dos personas por haber participado en las protestas. La última este mismo lunes, cuando un tribunal de la ciudad de Mashdad, en el noreste del país, ordenó que se ahorcase en público a un joven por haber matado a dos policías a mediados de noviembre durante una algarada callejera. La semana pasada fue ejecutado otro joven por agredir con un machete en Teherán a un miembro de los Basij, la milicia dependiente de los guardianes de la revolución, que desde el principio se está empleando a fondo para reprimir a los manifestantes. Ambas ejecuciones han ocasionado que más gente salga a la calle, esta vez para denunciarlas. Se trata de concentraciones silenciosas con velas que se organizan en las redes sociales. Están prohibidas, pero se celebran igualmente para desesperación de las autoridades. Hasta la fecha se estima que han muerto más de 400 personas y hay al menos 15.000 detenidos que atestan las comisarías y las cárceles. Pero el Gobierno no quiere dar su brazo a torcer. El hiyab es uno de los pilares sobre los que descansa la república islámica prácticamente desde su fundación hace cuarenta años. Creen que no pueden hacer una concesión semejante sin poner en peligro todo lo demás. Por de pronto lo que sí se puede apreciar por las calles de las ciudades iraníes es que la policía de la moral está mucho menos presente que antes. Han repintado los vehículos en los que patrullan para evitar ser identificados y procuran ser discretos en los controles rutinarios. Esto ha llevado a muchas mujeres, especialmente las jóvenes, a quitarse el velo en público. Hasta hace unos meses eso hubiese supuesto arresto e interrogatorio. Hoy ya son menos comunes las detenciones porque la policía se refrena y porque los problemas que tienen las fuerzas del orden son mucho más graves. La revuelta del hiyab se ha transformado en una contrarrevolución cuyas consecuencias podrían ser en el medio plazo determinantes para el país. En La ContraRéplica: - Los abusos de Apple en la App Store - Defensores del Gobierno - Rumanía y Bulgaria en Schengen · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #iran #hiyab Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

The regime in Tehran has conducted a second public execution of someone, this time a twenty three year-old man, involved in the nationwide anti-government protests. The Iranian government says the man fatally stabbed two members of the Basij paramilitary force but human rights groups say he faced a sham trial. FOX's Alex Hogan speaks with Cameron Khansarinia, Policy Director at the 'National Union for Democracy In Iran', about these violent tactics and whether or not they will discourage protesters. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The regime in Tehran has conducted a second public execution of someone, this time a twenty three year-old man, involved in the nationwide anti-government protests. The Iranian government says the man fatally stabbed two members of the Basij paramilitary force but human rights groups say he faced a sham trial. FOX's Alex Hogan speaks with Cameron Khansarinia, Policy Director at the 'National Union for Democracy In Iran', about these violent tactics and whether or not they will discourage protesters. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Las protestas contra el velo islámico obligatorio continúan en Irán tres meses después de que estallasen. A lo largo de la semana pasada se convocó una huelga de tres días que remataron con una gran manifestación por las calles de Teherán. El Gobierno ya no sabe qué hacer para detener esto, pero entre sus planes no se encuentra suprimir el hiyab. A cambio ofrecen cambios en el modo en el que se implementan las normas de vestimenta. Se ha hablado, por ejemplo, de disolver la policía de la moralidad y de emplear procedimientos más persuasivos para que las iraníes cumplan con la legislación referente al velo. El problema que tiene el Gobierno de Ebrahim Raisi es que las demandas de los manifestantes van ya mucho más lejos del asunto particular del hiyab. Es cierto que todo esto empezó en septiembre tras la muerte en dependencias policiales de Mahsa Amini, una joven de 22 años que fue detenida tras ser sorprendida circulando sin el velo islámico, pero también lo es que el malestar provocado por la muerte de Amini ha terminado sirviendo de catalizador a otro tipo de demandas que permanecían aletargadas dentro de la sociedad iraní en espera de la ocasión propicia. Esa ocasión parece haber llegado y el régimen es muy consciente de la amenaza. Eso vendría a explicar como la represión se ha intensificado en el último mes. Aparte de los muertos y heridos en el curso de las manifestaciones, la justicia ya ha sentenciado a muerte a dos personas por haber participado en las protestas. La última este mismo lunes, cuando un tribunal de la ciudad de Mashdad, en el noreste del país, ordenó que se ahorcase en público a un joven por haber matado a dos policías a mediados de noviembre durante una algarada callejera. La semana pasada fue ejecutado otro joven por agredir con un machete en Teherán a un miembro de los Basij, la milicia dependiente de los guardianes de la revolución, que desde el principio se está empleando a fondo para reprimir a los manifestantes. Ambas ejecuciones han ocasionado que más gente salga a la calle, esta vez para denunciarlas. Se trata de concentraciones silenciosas con velas que se organizan en las redes sociales. Están prohibidas, pero se celebran igualmente para desesperación de las autoridades. Hasta la fecha se estima que han muerto más de 400 personas y hay al menos 15.000 detenidos que atestan las comisarías y las cárceles. Pero el Gobierno no quiere dar su brazo a torcer. El hiyab es uno de los pilares sobre los que descansa la república islámica prácticamente desde su fundación hace cuarenta años. Creen que no pueden hacer una concesión semejante sin poner en peligro todo lo demás. Por de pronto lo que sí se puede apreciar por las calles de las ciudades iraníes es que la policía de la moral está mucho menos presente que antes. Han repintado los vehículos en los que patrullan para evitar ser identificados y procuran ser discretos en los controles rutinarios. Esto ha llevado a muchas mujeres, especialmente las jóvenes, a quitarse el velo en público. Hasta hace unos meses eso hubiese supuesto arresto e interrogatorio. Hoy ya son menos comunes las detenciones porque la policía se refrena y porque los problemas que tienen las fuerzas del orden son mucho más graves. La revuelta del hiyab se ha transformado en una contrarrevolución cuyas consecuencias podrían ser en el medio plazo determinantes para el país. En La ContraRéplica: - Los abusos de Apple en la App Store - Defensores del Gobierno - Rumanía y Bulgaria en Schengen · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #iran #hiyab

Saeid Golkar has been writing and teaching about Iranian politics for the last decade since he was forced to leave the country. A 2009 alumnus of CDDRL's Draper Hills Summer Fellows Program, Saeid is an expert on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and their Basij auxiliaries. Last month he joined Francis Fukuyama to discuss the nature and implications of the anti-regime protests that have rocked Iran since the killing of Mahsa Amini in September 2022.Saeid Golkar is an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science & Public Service at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. Previously an adjunct professor at Northwestern University's Middle East and North African Studies Program and a visiting scholar at the Buffett Institute for Global Studies, he was also a  postdoctoral fellow at Stanford University's Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law. Golkar was a lecturer from 2004 to 2009 in the Department of Social Sciences at Azad University, Iran, where he taught undergraduate courses on the political sociology of Iran and the sociology of war and military forces.Golkar received a PhD from the Department of Political Science at Tehran University in June 2008. His recent work can be found in publications such as Middle East Journal; Armed Forces & Society; Politics, Religion & Ideology; and Middle East Policy. Captive Society, his book on the Basij paramilitary force and the securitization of Iranian society, was copublished by Columbia University Press and Woodrow Wilson Center Press in June 2015.

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow 2/2: #Iran: Gen Z refuses the Ayatollah and his basij. Gregg Carlstrom, Economist https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2022/10/27/could-irans-regime-fall

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow 1/2: #Iran: Gen Z refuses the Ayatollah and his basij. Gregg Carlstrom, Economist https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2022/10/27/could-irans-regime-fall

ईरान में हो रहे प्रदर्शनों को कुचलने के दौरान बंदूक और डंडे लिए बाइक सवार भी खूब चर्चा में हैं, इन्हें BASIJ (बासिज) के तौर पर जाना जाता है. क्या है BASIJ? कब इसकी स्थापना हुई और ट्रेनिंग किस तरह होती है, सुनिए 'ज्ञान-ध्यान' में.

Another Roqe Special Edition featuring interviews with those active inside Iran as the 2022 revolution builds momentum. Once again, Jian is joined by courageous young women and men who give a rare first-hand account of developments inside Iran despite a crackdown by the regime and internet blockages: Sami, a documentarian and comedian in Tehran, Sara, a professional employed in the field of logistics who is injured from an incident with the Basij yesterday, Sam, a young filmmaker and musician, and Marjan a painter in a city in the Gilan region. Plus Jian does an opening essay imploring UNICEF to address the murder of children in Iran, and the Roqe on-air Team discuss the latest from the Diaspora and whether and when people should be shamed for their silence on what is happening in Iran.

Längst fram i protesterna i Iran står nu skolflickor och studenter. Hör om de otroliga bilderna där flickor tar av sig slöjan, ger fingret åt regimen och trotsar rädslan efter Mahsa Jina Aminis död. Protesterna i Iran fortsätter efter att 22-åriga Mahsa Jina Amini dog efter att hon gripits av Irans moralpolis. Bland dem som demonstrerar finns nu skolflickor som syns på bilder och videofilmer där de tar av sig den obligatoriska sjalen och bokstavligen ger fingret framför bilder av Irans högste andlige ledare. Från en skola i Shiraz sprids en film som sägs visa hur kvinnliga elever omringar en medlem från moralpolisen Basij som bjudits in för att hålla föredrag på skolan. På andra platser marscherar flickor i skoluniform och viftar med sina sjalar i luften. Studenter demonstrerar på universitet i TeheranDet har också varit protester på flera universitet runtom i landet. Vid Sharif-universitetet i huvudstaden Teheran sattes kravallpolis in mot studenterna. På gatorna hörs slagord som kvinna, liv frihet och död åt diktatorn. Samtidigt som spektakulära bilder och filmer sprids är det svårt att bedöma filmernas äkthet och vad som verkligen händer inne i Iran.Hör om den unga generation kvinnor som tappat tålamodet och som öppet visar sin ilska i Iran.Medverkande: Parisa Höglund, programledare och producent på Ekot och Cecilia Uddén, MellanösternkorrespondentProgramledare: Johan Mathias SommarströmProducent: Katja MagnussonTekniker: Monica Bergmark

A fifth member of an Iranian volunteer paramilitary group died Sunday after clashing with what state media called “rioters and thugs,” as the country's President Ebrahim Raisi warned that protesters would be dealt with “decisively” after days of nationwide unrest. The person died from injuries sustained on Thursday in Urmia city in northwest Iran, Iranian state news agency IRNA said. Other members of Basij, a paramilitary organization connected to the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), have been killed in Qazvin, Tabriz, Mashhad and Qouchan. The protests have been sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish Iranian woman detained by morality police on September 13 accused of violating the country's conservative dress code. Hundreds of anti-government demonstrators returned to the streets of Tehran and dozens of other provincial towns as darkness fell on Sunday, despite claims by state-run news agencies that pro-government rallies have put an end to the protests. The protesters organized themselves despite a crackdown by security forces, arrests of protesters and internet disruption. Protesters chanted anti-government and anti-Supreme Leader slogans, as well as “death to dictator,” while venting their anger against the Basij militias. Since Friday, demonstrations have taken place in at least 40 cities nationwide, including the capital Tehran, with protesters demanding an end to violence and discrimination against women as well as an end to compulsory wearing of the hijab. At least 35 people have died in Iran in recent protests over the death of Amini, state media outlet the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) said late on Friday. Amnesty International previously said that 30 people had died. CNN cannot independently verify the death toll — a precise figure is impossible for anyone outside the Iranian government to confirm — and different estimates have been given by opposition groups, international rights organizations and local journalists. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/world-voices/support

Un grupo militar iraní compuesto por niños usados como carne de cañón

In this episode, Rustin is joined by Dr. Neda Maghbouleh and Dr. Amy Malek to interview Dr. Narges Bajoghli, Assistant Professor of Middle East Studies at the School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University, about her new book, “Iran Re-Framed: Anxieties of Power in the Islamic Republic.” Dr. Bajoghli talks about how she came to spend ten years in the field as an anthropologist studying members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, Ansar Hezbollah, and Basij paramilitary organizations. Through a study of their media production, she explores how these men developed strategies to reach the youth, how they understood their own life trajectories, and tellingly, their deep anxieties about the future and their place in it. She also explains how she takes a “3D look at power in Iran” and its relation to the ethics of fieldwork, particularly among subjects that one disagrees with. This book offers a multilayered story about what it means to be pro-regime inside the Islamic Republic of Iran, challenging what we think we know about those who continue to support its revolution.

In this episode, Rustin is joined by Dr. Neda Maghbouleh and Dr. Amy Malek to interview Dr. Narges Bajoghli, Assistant Professor of Middle East Studies at the School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University, about her new book, “Iran Re-Framed: Anxieties of Power in the Islamic Republic.” Dr. Bajoghli talks about how she came to spend ten years in the field as an anthropologist studying members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, Ansar Hezbollah, and Basij paramilitary organizations. Through a study of their media production, she explores how these men developed strategies to reach the youth, how they understood their own life trajectories, and tellingly, their deep anxieties about the future and their place in it. She also explains how she takes a “3D look at power in Iran” and its relation to the ethics of fieldwork, particularly among subjects that one disagrees with. This book offers a multilayered story about what it means to be pro-regime inside the Islamic Republic of Iran, challenging what we think we know about those who continue to support its revolution.

Sobre cómo se ha desdibujado en Venezuela la figura del colectivo, entendida como grupos donde se fomenta la cultura, el arte y el deporte, entre otros valores para el desarrollo de la sociedad. En Venezuela además que estos grupos se han politizado, con los fines de perseguir a la disidencia contra el gobierno actual, la mayoría se han convertido en grupos paramilitares comparados con los Basij iraníes.

Sobre cómo se ha desdibujado en Venezuela la figura del colectivo, entendida como grupos donde se fomenta la cultura, el arte y el deporte, entre otros valores para el desarrollo de la sociedad. En Venezuela además que estos grupos se han politizado, con los fines de perseguir a la disidencia contra el gobierno actual, la mayoría se han convertido en grupos paramilitares comparados con los Basij iraníes.

Iranian American scholar, Narges Bajoghli spent ten years interviewing filmmakers and journalists working for Iran's most feared organisations, the Revolutionary Guard and the paramilitary group the Basij. After the Islamic revolution in 1979 and the Iran/Iraq war of the 1980s there's a widening generation gap on the future of the Islamic republic.

I talk about the killing of the Basij commander and the recent elections in Taiwan and what they (might) mean in the big picture.Thanks for listening! Music is from Stinger https://freesound.org/people/SoundFlakes/sounds/413732/ 

For months, we at Israel News Talk Radio – Beyond the Matrix had asked why the Trump Administration hadn’t developed a strategy to confront Iran’s jihadi regime? This was after Iran downed a US reconnaissance drone and launched a drone and cruise missile attack crippling Saudi Arabia’s oil processing and storage facilities. The New Year saw an abrupt shift to active deterrence with the dramatic killing of Iran’s powerful Ouds Force commander Soleimani and the regime lying about its downing of a Ukrainian airliner with 176 passengers aboard shortly after it took off from Tehran’s Khomeini Airport. That set off massive Iranian protests calling for the fall of the hated Islamic regime and its Supreme Ruler, Ayatollah Khamenei. The sequence of stunning events included a US air attack at an Iran Shiite proxy base in Iraq in late December that killed 25 fighters and destroyed Iranian supplied precision rockets used in an attack at a US base near Kirkuk killing a US contractor. That brought out Iran-backed Iraqi Shia militia forces who tried to force entry to the US Embassy in Baghdad in the Green Zone; thwarted by the arrival of 100 US Marines from Kuwait. On January 3rd, Iran’s powerful Quds Force Commander and Number 2 Islamic Regime figure, General Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi Shia proxy Commander Abu Mohammed Al- Humandis were killed in a US MQ9 Reaper drone strike at Baghdad airport. On January 7th the IRGC launched 15 missiles at US Iraqi bases, Al-Asad and Erbil in Western and Northern Iraq clearly aimed at killing US troops based there. There were no casualties, but there was damage to the facilities and destruction of a helicopter. Within hours of that on January 8th a “lethally incompetent attack” by an Iranian Russian-supplied Tor SA-15 air defense missile destroyed Ukrainian Air Flight Ps 752 with 176 passengers and air crew. Most of the victims aboard the fateful flight were ex-pat Canadian Iranians and Iranian students. The Islamic regime was caught lying about the downing of the plane prompting massive protests across Iran. Videos of the protests revealed cries of “Death to the Dictators” and “Don’t blame America” as well as, beatings, use of tear gas and shooting of protesters by Iranian security police and the dreaded Basij paramilitaries. The Islamic regime was left stunned on its backfoot forced to acknowledge its downing Flight 752. Iran’s economy was already reeling from the Trump maximum pressure campaign and announcement of new sanctions. David Goldman in an Asia Times article cited how fragile the economy is with a drop in real income, swooning fertility, three years of drought and an incompetent water management system. Beyond the Matrix 15JAN2020 - PODCAST

Narges Bajoghli’s gripping new book Iran Reframed: Anxieties of Power in the Islamic Republic (Stanford UP, 2019) presents a riveting ethnography of pro-regime media networks in Iran, and sketches an intimate portrait of the actors, projects, and infrastructures invested in preserving and packaging the memory of the Islamic revolution 40 years later. Written with sparkling clarity, Iran Reframed provides its readers an unprecedented tour of the multiple sites, discourses, and social imaginaries that inform and define efforts of former members of the Revolutionary Guard and the Basij paramilitary organizations to forge narratives of nationalism that might connect with and affect the new generation across ideological divides. The biggest strength of this book is the layered complexity with which it presents its actors, and their conflictual aspirations and anxieties surrounding the encounter of media, memory, and revolutionary politics. This stunningly brilliant book will compel its readers to reconceptualize, rethink, and indeed reframe Iran, Iranian politics, and the interaction of memory, narrative, and the media more generally. Iran Reframed will also be a delight to teach in various undergraduate and graduate seminars on Religion and Media, Anthropology, Middle East Studies, Islamic Studies, Politics, and much more. SherAli Tareen is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Franklin and Marshall College. His research focuses on Muslim intellectual traditions and debates in early modern and modern South Asia. His academic publications are available here. He can be reached at sherali.tareen@fandm.edu. Listener feedback is most welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Narges Bajoghli’s gripping new book Iran Reframed: Anxieties of Power in the Islamic Republic (Stanford UP, 2019) presents a riveting ethnography of pro-regime media networks in Iran, and sketches an intimate portrait of the actors, projects, and infrastructures invested in preserving and packaging the memory of the Islamic revolution 40 years later. Written with sparkling clarity, Iran Reframed provides its readers an unprecedented tour of the multiple sites, discourses, and social imaginaries that inform and define efforts of former members of the Revolutionary Guard and the Basij paramilitary organizations to forge narratives of nationalism that might connect with and affect the new generation across ideological divides. The biggest strength of this book is the layered complexity with which it presents its actors, and their conflictual aspirations and anxieties surrounding the encounter of media, memory, and revolutionary politics. This stunningly brilliant book will compel its readers to reconceptualize, rethink, and indeed reframe Iran, Iranian politics, and the interaction of memory, narrative, and the media more generally. Iran Reframed will also be a delight to teach in various undergraduate and graduate seminars on Religion and Media, Anthropology, Middle East Studies, Islamic Studies, Politics, and much more. SherAli Tareen is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Franklin and Marshall College. His research focuses on Muslim intellectual traditions and debates in early modern and modern South Asia. His academic publications are available here. He can be reached at sherali.tareen@fandm.edu. Listener feedback is most welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Narges Bajoghli’s gripping new book Iran Reframed: Anxieties of Power in the Islamic Republic (Stanford UP, 2019) presents a riveting ethnography of pro-regime media networks in Iran, and sketches an intimate portrait of the actors, projects, and infrastructures invested in preserving and packaging the memory of the Islamic revolution 40 years later. Written with sparkling clarity, Iran Reframed provides its readers an unprecedented tour of the multiple sites, discourses, and social imaginaries that inform and define efforts of former members of the Revolutionary Guard and the Basij paramilitary organizations to forge narratives of nationalism that might connect with and affect the new generation across ideological divides. The biggest strength of this book is the layered complexity with which it presents its actors, and their conflictual aspirations and anxieties surrounding the encounter of media, memory, and revolutionary politics. This stunningly brilliant book will compel its readers to reconceptualize, rethink, and indeed reframe Iran, Iranian politics, and the interaction of memory, narrative, and the media more generally. Iran Reframed will also be a delight to teach in various undergraduate and graduate seminars on Religion and Media, Anthropology, Middle East Studies, Islamic Studies, Politics, and much more. SherAli Tareen is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Franklin and Marshall College. His research focuses on Muslim intellectual traditions and debates in early modern and modern South Asia. His academic publications are available here. He can be reached at sherali.tareen@fandm.edu. Listener feedback is most welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Narges Bajoghli’s gripping new book Iran Reframed: Anxieties of Power in the Islamic Republic (Stanford UP, 2019) presents a riveting ethnography of pro-regime media networks in Iran, and sketches an intimate portrait of the actors, projects, and infrastructures invested in preserving and packaging the memory of the Islamic revolution 40 years later. Written with sparkling clarity, Iran Reframed provides its readers an unprecedented tour of the multiple sites, discourses, and social imaginaries that inform and define efforts of former members of the Revolutionary Guard and the Basij paramilitary organizations to forge narratives of nationalism that might connect with and affect the new generation across ideological divides. The biggest strength of this book is the layered complexity with which it presents its actors, and their conflictual aspirations and anxieties surrounding the encounter of media, memory, and revolutionary politics. This stunningly brilliant book will compel its readers to reconceptualize, rethink, and indeed reframe Iran, Iranian politics, and the interaction of memory, narrative, and the media more generally. Iran Reframed will also be a delight to teach in various undergraduate and graduate seminars on Religion and Media, Anthropology, Middle East Studies, Islamic Studies, Politics, and much more. SherAli Tareen is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Franklin and Marshall College. His research focuses on Muslim intellectual traditions and debates in early modern and modern South Asia. His academic publications are available here. He can be reached at sherali.tareen@fandm.edu. Listener feedback is most welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Narges Bajoghli’s gripping new book Iran Reframed: Anxieties of Power in the Islamic Republic (Stanford UP, 2019) presents a riveting ethnography of pro-regime media networks in Iran, and sketches an intimate portrait of the actors, projects, and infrastructures invested in preserving and packaging the memory of the Islamic revolution 40 years later. Written with sparkling clarity, Iran Reframed provides its readers an unprecedented tour of the multiple sites, discourses, and social imaginaries that inform and define efforts of former members of the Revolutionary Guard and the Basij paramilitary organizations to forge narratives of nationalism that might connect with and affect the new generation across ideological divides. The biggest strength of this book is the layered complexity with which it presents its actors, and their conflictual aspirations and anxieties surrounding the encounter of media, memory, and revolutionary politics. This stunningly brilliant book will compel its readers to reconceptualize, rethink, and indeed reframe Iran, Iranian politics, and the interaction of memory, narrative, and the media more generally. Iran Reframed will also be a delight to teach in various undergraduate and graduate seminars on Religion and Media, Anthropology, Middle East Studies, Islamic Studies, Politics, and much more. SherAli Tareen is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Franklin and Marshall College. His research focuses on Muslim intellectual traditions and debates in early modern and modern South Asia. His academic publications are available here. He can be reached at sherali.tareen@fandm.edu. Listener feedback is most welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Narges Bajoghli’s gripping new book Iran Reframed: Anxieties of Power in the Islamic Republic (Stanford UP, 2019) presents a riveting ethnography of pro-regime media networks in Iran, and sketches an intimate portrait of the actors, projects, and infrastructures invested in preserving and packaging the memory of the Islamic revolution 40 years later. Written with sparkling clarity, Iran Reframed provides its readers an unprecedented tour of the multiple sites, discourses, and social imaginaries that inform and define efforts of former members of the Revolutionary Guard and the Basij paramilitary organizations to forge narratives of nationalism that might connect with and affect the new generation across ideological divides. The biggest strength of this book is the layered complexity with which it presents its actors, and their conflictual aspirations and anxieties surrounding the encounter of media, memory, and revolutionary politics. This stunningly brilliant book will compel its readers to reconceptualize, rethink, and indeed reframe Iran, Iranian politics, and the interaction of memory, narrative, and the media more generally. Iran Reframed will also be a delight to teach in various undergraduate and graduate seminars on Religion and Media, Anthropology, Middle East Studies, Islamic Studies, Politics, and much more. SherAli Tareen is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Franklin and Marshall College. His research focuses on Muslim intellectual traditions and debates in early modern and modern South Asia. His academic publications are available here. He can be reached at sherali.tareen@fandm.edu. Listener feedback is most welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Nhật Bản sẽ là đối tác lớn nhất của Việt Nam trong tương lai gần. Đây là thông tin được Thủ tướng Nguyễn Xuân Phúc cho biết tại Đêm giao lưu Việt Nam - Nhật Bản diễn ra vào tối qua tại Đà Nẵng. - Biểu dương 90 cấp ủy viên là Chủ tịch Công đoàn cơ sở tiêu biểu doanh nghiệp khu vực ngoài Nhà nước. - Nhiều địa phương miền núi phía Bắc vui mừng khi có điện lưới Quốc gia trước Tết Nguyên đán. - U23 Việt Nam quyết tâm giành trọn 3 điểm trước Jordan, trong khuôn khổ lượt đấu thứ 2 bảng D, Vòng chung kết U23 châu Á diễn ra vào tối nay. - Iran triệu Đại sứ Anh để phản đối việc tham dự "cuộc tụ tập trái phép". Trong khi đó nhóm dân quân Basij theo đường lối cứng rắn, nhánh của Lực lượng Vệ binh Cách mạng Hồi giáo Iran, đã phát động một cuộc biểu tình bên ngoài Đại sứ quán Anh ở Iran để yêu cầu đóng cửa cơ quan này. - Tấn công nhằm vào căn cứ quân sự ở Iraq khiến 4 binh sỹ bị thương. - Bình luận: Chăm lo Tết cho người nghèo: Từ trách nhiệm trở thành văn hóa Việt. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vov1thoisu/support

In her book Iran Reframed: Anxieties of Power in the Islamic Republic (Stanford University Press, 2019), Narges Bajoghli takes an inside look at what it means to be pro-regime in Iran, and the debates around the future of the Islamic Republic. Now entering its fifth decade in power, the Iranian regime faces the paradox of any successful revolution: how to transmit the commitments of its political project to the next generation. New media ventures supported by the Islamic Republic attempt to win the hearts and minds of younger Iranians. Yet, this new generation—whether dissidents or fundamentalists—are increasingly skeptical of these efforts. Iran Reframed offers unprecedented access to those who wield power in Iran as they debate and define the future of the Republic. Over ten years, Narges Bajoghli met with men in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, Ansar Hezbollah, and Basij paramilitary organizations to investigate how the media producers developed strategies to court Iranian youth. Readers come to know these men—what the regime means to them and their anxieties about the future of their revolutionary project. Contestation about how to define the regime underlies all their efforts to communicate with the public. This book offers a multilayered story about what it means to be pro-regime in the Islamic Republic, challenging everything we think we know about Iran and revolution. Narges Bajoghli is assistant professor of Middle East Studies at the School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University. She is the director of the documentary The Skin That Burns. Her academic research focuses on the intersections of media, power, and military in Iran. She is a frequent commentator on NPR, PBS, and the BBC. She received her PhD from New York University. Anna Domdey is a post-graduate student in Cultural Anthropology and Gender Studies at the University of Goettingen, Germany. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In her book Iran Reframed: Anxieties of Power in the Islamic Republic (Stanford University Press, 2019), Narges Bajoghli takes an inside look at what it means to be pro-regime in Iran, and the debates around the future of the Islamic Republic. Now entering its fifth decade in power, the Iranian regime faces the paradox of any successful revolution: how to transmit the commitments of its political project to the next generation. New media ventures supported by the Islamic Republic attempt to win the hearts and minds of younger Iranians. Yet, this new generation—whether dissidents or fundamentalists—are increasingly skeptical of these efforts. Iran Reframed offers unprecedented access to those who wield power in Iran as they debate and define the future of the Republic. Over ten years, Narges Bajoghli met with men in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, Ansar Hezbollah, and Basij paramilitary organizations to investigate how the media producers developed strategies to court Iranian youth. Readers come to know these men—what the regime means to them and their anxieties about the future of their revolutionary project. Contestation about how to define the regime underlies all their efforts to communicate with the public. This book offers a multilayered story about what it means to be pro-regime in the Islamic Republic, challenging everything we think we know about Iran and revolution. Narges Bajoghli is assistant professor of Middle East Studies at the School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University. She is the director of the documentary The Skin That Burns. Her academic research focuses on the intersections of media, power, and military in Iran. She is a frequent commentator on NPR, PBS, and the BBC. She received her PhD from New York University. Anna Domdey is a post-graduate student in Cultural Anthropology and Gender Studies at the University of Goettingen, Germany. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In her book Iran Reframed: Anxieties of Power in the Islamic Republic (Stanford University Press, 2019), Narges Bajoghli takes an inside look at what it means to be pro-regime in Iran, and the debates around the future of the Islamic Republic. Now entering its fifth decade in power, the Iranian regime faces the paradox of any successful revolution: how to transmit the commitments of its political project to the next generation. New media ventures supported by the Islamic Republic attempt to win the hearts and minds of younger Iranians. Yet, this new generation—whether dissidents or fundamentalists—are increasingly skeptical of these efforts. Iran Reframed offers unprecedented access to those who wield power in Iran as they debate and define the future of the Republic. Over ten years, Narges Bajoghli met with men in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, Ansar Hezbollah, and Basij paramilitary organizations to investigate how the media producers developed strategies to court Iranian youth. Readers come to know these men—what the regime means to them and their anxieties about the future of their revolutionary project. Contestation about how to define the regime underlies all their efforts to communicate with the public. This book offers a multilayered story about what it means to be pro-regime in the Islamic Republic, challenging everything we think we know about Iran and revolution. Narges Bajoghli is assistant professor of Middle East Studies at the School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University. She is the director of the documentary The Skin That Burns. Her academic research focuses on the intersections of media, power, and military in Iran. She is a frequent commentator on NPR, PBS, and the BBC. She received her PhD from New York University. Anna Domdey is a post-graduate student in Cultural Anthropology and Gender Studies at the University of Goettingen, Germany. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In her book Iran Reframed: Anxieties of Power in the Islamic Republic (Stanford University Press, 2019), Narges Bajoghli takes an inside look at what it means to be pro-regime in Iran, and the debates around the future of the Islamic Republic. Now entering its fifth decade in power, the Iranian regime faces the paradox of any successful revolution: how to transmit the commitments of its political project to the next generation. New media ventures supported by the Islamic Republic attempt to win the hearts and minds of younger Iranians. Yet, this new generation—whether dissidents or fundamentalists—are increasingly skeptical of these efforts. Iran Reframed offers unprecedented access to those who wield power in Iran as they debate and define the future of the Republic. Over ten years, Narges Bajoghli met with men in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, Ansar Hezbollah, and Basij paramilitary organizations to investigate how the media producers developed strategies to court Iranian youth. Readers come to know these men—what the regime means to them and their anxieties about the future of their revolutionary project. Contestation about how to define the regime underlies all their efforts to communicate with the public. This book offers a multilayered story about what it means to be pro-regime in the Islamic Republic, challenging everything we think we know about Iran and revolution. Narges Bajoghli is assistant professor of Middle East Studies at the School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University. She is the director of the documentary The Skin That Burns. Her academic research focuses on the intersections of media, power, and military in Iran. She is a frequent commentator on NPR, PBS, and the BBC. She received her PhD from New York University. Anna Domdey is a post-graduate student in Cultural Anthropology and Gender Studies at the University of Goettingen, Germany. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices