Podcasts about Pahlavi

Patrick Bet-David challenges Reza Pahlavi's criticism of Trump's Iran strategy, questions the lack of military defectors and street leadership after 47 years of promises, and argues it's on Reza—not the U.S.—to deliver real regime change for the Iranian people.

(01:00): For hvem er handelsaftalen mellem EU og USA i ubalance? Medvirkende: Svend Roed Nielsen, seniorrådgiver i Tænketanken Europa. (12:00): Kan en VLAK-regering fungere? Medvirkende: Simon Emil Ammitzbøll Bille, tidligere minister i VLAK-regeringen og vært på Radio IIII programmet "Europa i krig". (30:00): Er det at legitimere Pahlavi at være en del af en demonstration, hvor støtter hyldede ham? Medvirkende: Nahid Riazi, kvindesagsaktivist med iransk baggrund. (40:00): Hvad er den bedste grund til, at der bør udskrives nyvalg? Medvirkende: Christoffer Zieler, journalist på Weekendavisen. Værter: Katrine Volsing og Laura Lin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dasha sits down with Reza Pahlavi, the exiled former crown prince of Iran, for a live taping of “The Conversation” at POLITICO's Security Summit.  In a wide-ranging interview, Pahlavi discusses the latest on the war in Iran, whether diplomacy with Tehran is possible and the future of the Iranian opposition movement.  Have a question for our anniversary special? Text or leave us a voicemail at 202-643-1536.

Dasha sits down with Reza Pahlavi, the exiled former crown prince of Iran, for a live taping of “The Conversation” at POLITICO's Security Summit.  In a wide-ranging interview, Pahlavi discusses the latest on the war in Iran, whether diplomacy with Tehran is possible and the future of the Iranian opposition movement.  Have a question for our anniversary special? Text or leave us a voicemail at 202-643-1536. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Il 21 giugno 1998, durante i Mondiali di Francia, si affrontano Stati Uniti e Iran, due paesi divisi da una crisi diplomatica che dura da quasi vent'anni, quando la Rivoluzione iraniana depose la monarchia filo-americana della dinastia Pahlavi. La partita, però, capita in un momento storico in cui i due governi stanno cercando di migliorare le loro relazioni.LE FONTI USATE PER QUESTO EPISODIO:- BROMBERGER Christian, A third half for Iranian football, Le Monde Diplomatique- HAREUVENY Or, BLANGA Yehuda, Playing with ‘the Great Satan': the football diplomacy behind the 1998 and 2000 Iran–USA matches, Middle Eastern Studies, Routledge- LONGMAN Jere, Enmity Past, U.S. Meets Iran And Suffers Bitter 2-1 Defeat, The New York Times- WRIGHT Robin, U.S. Sees ‘Historic Opportunity' to End 20-Year Enmity With Iran, Los Angeles TimesLa musica è "Inspired" di Kevin MacLeod [incompetech.com] Licenza C.C. by 4.0Potete seguire Pallonate in Faccia ai seguenti link:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pallonateinfaccia.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/pallonateinfacciablog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/pallonatefaccia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pallonateinfaccia/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Per contattarmi: pallonateinfaccia@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Iscrivetevi alla newsletter THE BEAUTIFUL SHAME!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠COME SOSTENERE PALLONATE IN FACCIA⁠⁠

We're joined by former U.S. diplomat Josef Burton to examine modern Pahlavism: an online, diaspora-driven movement built around nostalgia for Iran's deposed Pahlavi dynasty and the imagined restoration of Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi. What was once a marginal exile politics of royalist uncles, former regime officials, and anti–Islamic Republic hawks has, in the past decade, been transformed into a bizarre right-populist scene. It's part monarchist revival, part regime-change lobby, part “Make Iran Great Again” fandom. Josef traces how this movement emerged from the trauma and politics of the Iranian diaspora, then accelerated through Persian-language satellite TV, social media influencers, think tanks, bot campaigns, and the broader ecosystem of neoconservative, Israeli, Gulf State, and MAGA-aligned regime-change politics. Pahlavism presents itself as the authentic voice of Iranians, but often functions more like an astroturfed culture-war identity: anti-regime, pro-Western intervention, aggressively nostalgic for a whitewashed “Iran before the revolution,” and hostile toward Iranian dissidents who favor diplomacy, pluralism, or any future not centered on the Pahlavi name. The movement has started to resemble a QAnon-style political subculture: very online, retribution-focused, conspiratorial, obsessed with hidden agents and imminent deliverance, and convinced that posting, doxxing, street theater, and displays of loyalty are forms of revolutionary action. But unlike QAnon, modern Pahlavism's fantasy of “the storm” has been tied to real intelligence networks, real lobbying money, and real military escalation. When the long-promised war finally arrived and failed to produce a restored monarchy, the movement was left to cope with betrayal, humiliation, factional infighting, and increasingly bizarre displays of royalist devotion. Josef Burton on Twitter https://x.com/pinstripebungle “Shah's infamous Savak deputy chief participates in LA protest” by MEE correspondent in Tehran https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iran-shah-infamous-savak-deputy-us-protest-press-review “The Problem of Iran Expertise in Washington” by Negar Razavi https://www.jadaliyya.com/Details/39946 “The Iranian Diaspora Is Fracturing Over Trump's War” by Keyvan Golsorkhi https://www.thenation.com/article/world/iran-diaspora-war-trump-israel/ “I'll Burn You Alive” by Daniel Bock https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/04/22/iran-diaspora-harassment-00092598 “How Iranian monarchist networks built ties to Europe's far-right” by Nima Ghadakpour https://www.theamargi.com/posts/how-iranian-monarchist-networks-built-ties-to-europes-far-right “Waiting for Day Zero” by Will Alden https://archive.is/20260427011144/https://www.nybooks.com/online/2026/04/22/waiting-for-day-zero-los-angeles-iranians/ Subscribe for $5 a month to get all the premium episodes: www.patreon.com/qaa Check out our new podcast series network Cursed Media! All episodes of Spectral Voyager Season 2 are now streaming! Binge the entirety of Truly Tradly Deeply by Annie Kelly and Megan Kelly as well as Science in Transition by Liv Agar and Spencer Barrows: cursedmedia.net Produced by Liv Agar & Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by Pontus Berghe. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (instagram.com/theyylivve / sptfy.com/QrDm). Cover Art by Pedro Correa: (pedrocorrea.com) qaapodcast.com QAA was known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast.

In this bonus episode of The Alan Sanders Show, we break down the major federal indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) on multiple fraud charges including wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering. Discover how the SPLC allegedly used donor funds to pay extremist groups it claimed to oppose. Plus, exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi delivers a powerful critique of Western mainstream media (MSM) for its disconnect from realities on the ground in Iran. We round out the show with food talk and conversation and the do's and don't's of dinner party etiquette. Packed with current events, media analysis, and insightful commentary you won't hear elsewhere. Tune in for unfiltered truth on today's biggest stories.

Afgelopen zondag zond Nieuwsuur een reportage uit over intimidaties en bedreigingen in naam van aanhangers van Reza Pahlavi, de zoon van de verdreven Iraanse Sjah, die in de Verenigde Staten woont. Iraniërs buiten Iran die zich niet achter hem scharen worden ervan beschuldigd dat ze handlangers van het regime in Teheran zijn. Namen en foto's worden in Telegram-groepen gepubliceerd, met soms doodsbedreigingen als gevolg. Inmiddels is er een verdachte (https://nos.nl/nieuwsuur/artikel/2611854-verdachte-aangehouden-in-zaak-rond-bedreigde-nederlandse-iraniers) aangehouden op verdenking van doxing via een Telegram-appgroep.  Na de uitzending stroomde de mailbox van Nieuwsuur vol met kritiek, en ook dát is veelzeggend. Maker Jan Eikelboom vertelt in podcast hoe zijn onderzoek tot stand kwam, wat hij blootlegde en hij reageert op de kritiek van de Pahlavi-aanhangers. De reportage van Nieuwsuur is hier te zien: https://nos.nl/nieuwsuur/video/2611161-iraniers-van-alle-kanten-bedreigd  Reageren? Mail naar dedag@nos.nl

Chelsea Spieker präsentiert das Morning Briefing.

Beim Berlin-Besuch erhebt Reza Pahlavi schwere Vorwürfe gegen das Regime in Teheran und fordert ein Ende westlicher Verhandlungen. Unterstützung erhält er von Armin Laschet. Er sieht im Sohn des letzten Schah einen möglichen Übergangsführer – doch sein tatsächlicher Rückhalt im Iran bleibt ungewiss. Nach einem Pressetermin wurde Pahlavi von einem Mann mit einer roten Flüssigkeit bespritzt.

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Reza Pahlavi hat es als „verpasste Gelegenheit“ bezeichnet, dass Friedrich Merz ihn nicht in Berlin empfangen hat. Der älteste Sohn des früheren iranischen Schahs zeigte sich verwundert, „jemanden nicht zu Wort kommen zu lassen, der für Millionen von Iranern spricht“. Er sei enttäuscht, weil Merz noch kurz nach Beginn der israelisch-amerikanischen Angriffe auf den Iran Ende Februar „sehr entschlossen war, als er sagte, dass ein Regime, das diese Art von Gewalt gegen das Volk ausübt, seine Legitimität verloren hat“, sagt Pahlavi im Gespräch mit Markus Bickel vom Security.Table. [24:33]Die Straße von Hormus bleibt geschlossen. Europa spürt die Folgen direkt über steigende Energiepreise. Und damit wächst der Handlungsdruck für die Bundesregierung. [01:41]Dennis Radtke, Bundesvorsitzender der Christlich-Demokratischen Arbeitnehmerschaft, fordert ein klares Gesamtkonzept statt einzelner Reformideen. „Wir müssen ein vernünftiges Gesamtkonzept finden und sollten den Menschen nicht mit Einzelvorschlägen Angst machen“, sagt er mit Blick auf die Rentendebatte. Radtke bringt auch die Abschaffung eines Feiertags ins Spiel und sieht Spielraum bei der Erbschaftsteuer: „Da ist ein zweistelliger Milliardenbetrag drin.“ [09:44]Hier geht es zur Anmeldung für den Space.TableTable Briefings - For better informed decisions.Sie entscheiden besser, weil Sie besser informiert sind – das ist das Ziel von Table.Briefings. Wir verschaffen Ihnen mit jedem Professional Briefing, mit jeder Analyse und mit jedem Hintergrundstück einen Informationsvorsprung, am besten sogar einen Wettbewerbsvorteil. Table.Briefings bietet „Deep Journalism“, wir verbinden den Qualitätsanspruch von Leitmedien mit der Tiefenschärfe von Fachinformationen. Professional Briefings kostenlos kennenlernen: table.media/testenHier geht es zu unseren WerbepartnernImpressum: https://table.media/impressumDatenschutz: https://table.media/datenschutzerklaerungBei Interesse an Audio-Werbung in diesem Podcast melden Sie sich gerne bei Laurence Donath: laurence.donath@table.media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Der iranische Oppositionspolitiker Reza Pahlavi zu Gast in Berlin. Ein Treffen mit der Regierung gibt es nicht – mit manchen Abgeordneten aber schon. Warum sein Besuch polarisiert. Und: Orbans Blockade fällt – Milliarden-Hilfen für die Ukraine. Schulz, Sandra

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports

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Iran—a nation shaped by imperial memory and modern vulnerability.Not too long ago, Iran was far larger than it is today. European expansion and colonial intervention cut away at its territories—provinces and realms that had long been part of Iran… or were imagined to be.This is the history of how Iran's shifting borders shaped the modern state—and how, in turn, the idea of the Iranian homeland continues to be shaped by memory, myth, and identity.

In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John Pinna and Elliot Toman discuss the increasingly blurred lines between religion and governance in the United States, specifically examining the impact of the Trump administration on the separation of church and state. They explore the "unholy union" between Donald Trump and the broader Christian community, analyzing how his charisma and strategic alignment on issues like abortion have garnered loyalty from diverse religious blocks despite his often amoral public persona. The dialogue shifts into deeper theological and geopolitical territory, touching upon Five-Point Calvinism, the concept of a "sovereign magistrate," and the ambition to restore a "Christendom" framework both domestically and through interventionist policies in the Middle East. Pinna and Toman also contrast these Western religious-political movements with the internal struggles of the Islamic world, discussing post-colonialism, the Pahlavi dynasty in Iran, and the dangers of approaching modern conflicts as "faith-based wars" led by opportunistic rather than principled leaders.

Hans familj drevs på flykt från Iran. Nu räknar Reza Pahlavi dagarna tills han kan återvända och ta över makten. Men han är en ifrågasatt ledarfigur. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Han är son till en avsatt kung. Nu är han en oppositionsfigur i exil vars namn ropas på gator och torg utanför Irans gränser. Sedan 1980-talet har Reza Pahlavi jobbat för att den islamiska republiken som drev hans, och många andras, nära och kära på flykt från Iran ska falla.När Reza Pahlavi sa adjö till sin familj strax innan en USA-resa sommaren 1978 hade han ingen aning om att det skulle bli sista gången på länge, kanske någonsin, som han befann sig på iransk mark.Då var han på väg att fylla 18. Kort därefter fick han på avstånd bevittna hur en revolution med religiösa förtecken störtade hans pappa shahens välde och utropade en islamisk republik, som i praktiken blev en diktatur, i shahens ställe.På flykt från sitt hemland sviktade den redan svårt sjuke shahens hälsa ytterligare, och på sin 20-årsdag utropade sig Reza Pahlavi till ny shah av Iran, i exil, sedan hans pappa förts till sin sista vila i Egypten.Berättelsen om Reza Pahlavis resa från 20-årig exilmonark som inte fick omvärldens erkännande till 65-årig oppositionsfigur med grå tinningar, innehåller hemliga affärer med utländska underrättelsetjänster och regeringar, personliga tragedier, och ett evigt hopp om förändring i ett land med 92 miljoner invånare.När bomber faller över Iran våren 2026 manar Pahlavi angriparna USA och Israel till att ”avsluta jobbet” och krossa den iranska regimen en gång för alla. På så vis hoppas han att manegen ska vara krattad för en återkomst till hemlandet, och ett övertagande av makten.Men en fråga som fortfarande inte har besvarats på snart 50 år är: Hur stort stöd har Reza Pahlavi i Iran?I P3 ID om Reza Pahlavi medverkar Gilda Hamidi-Nia, Mellanösternkorrespondent på SVT, Ardavan Khoshnood, docent och universitetslektor vid Lunds universitet, och exiliransk monarkist, Rouzbeh Parsi, historiker och författare till boken “Mellan gud och stat – Iran efter ett långt 1900-tal”, och Mohammad Fazlhashemi, professor i islamisk teologi och filosofi vid Uppsala universitet.Böckerna ”The fall of heaven”, av Andrew Scott Cooper, ”King of kings”, av Scott Anderson, ”The twilight war”, av David Christ, ”The iranian triangle”, av Samuel Segev, ”Countdown to crisis”, av Kenneth Timmerman, ”And enduring love”, av Farah Pahlavi, och ”The fifties”, av David Halberstam, har varit till stor hjälp i researcharbetet.

Aujourd'hui, Laura Warton Martinez, sophrologue, Charles Consigny, avocat, et Jean-Loup Bonnamy, professeur de philosophie, débattent de l'actualité autour d'Alain Marschall et Olivier Truchot.

This interview was originally published on May 19, 2023. We are republishing it as the war in Iran continues to escalate.Historian, Assal Rad, explores identity formation in modern Iran, both under the Pahlavi dynasty as well as after the 1979 Revolution under the Islamic Republic. Her book “State of Resistance: Politics, Culture, and Identity in Modern Iran” examines top-down and bottom-up manifestations of national identity as narrated by state structures and popular culture, respectively. Her fascinating analysis is based on a historical assessment of how modern state-building in Iran inculcated a sense of national belonging in the population, as well as on interviews with people in Tehran and examples taken from popular music and film. Can national identity play a positive role in liberation struggles?

After the Cossack Coup, a power struggle between rivals leads to Reza Khan rising to the top. He defangs an American financial mission, jails and executes his rivals, plunders the tribes, makes a personal bank, and becomes not only Shah, but in Gholi Majd's words, “the largest private landowner… in all likelihood in the recorded … Continue reading "Interwar 8: The rise of the first Reza Shah Pahlavi"

4. The Search for Armed Resistance and the Iranian Diaspora's Role GUEST: Bill Roggio, Jonathan Sia SUMMARY: This file explores the role of the Iranian diaspora and Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi in a potential transition. Analysts evaluate potential bases for armed resistance, identifying Kurdish and Baluch populations as key entry points.,, Jonathan Sia explains that the diaspora is no longer disconnected from those inside Iran, with Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi serving as a unifying figure for a "day after" scenario and sanctions relief. While historical resistance groups like the MEK lack internal legitimacy, Sia identifies the Kurdish and Baluch populations as potential bases for an armed movement against the regime. Notably, the Baluch group Jaish al-Adl focuses its attacks on armed personnel rather than civilians, indicating a more nationalist mindset that could serve as an entry point for internal change,. (4)1662

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In light of the ongoing crisis and the profound resilience of the Iranian people, we are revisiting this timely conversation with Princess Noor Pahlavi. Born into the Iranian royal family as the eldest child of the Crown Prince, Princess Noor heard the call to civic duty from an early age. Inspired by the legacy of her grandfather, the last Shah of Iran, and her grandmother, the Empress Farah Pahlavi, she has chosen a path defined not by title, but by action. Refusing to sit on the sidelines, she leverages her platform to amplify the voices of those fighting for a free and democratic future. In this episode, Princess Noor joins host Jay Ruderman to discuss her mission to bridge her family's history with modern activism. She provides a passionate look at the "dire" state of affairs for women under the current regime and explores the global resonance of the #WomanLifeFreedom movement. From her advocacy for gender equality and healthcare access to her work with organizations like Acumen and the Persian American Women's Conference, Princess Noor offers a vital perspective on what it means to stand in solidarity with a nation reclaiming its autonomy. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro to Princess Noor Pahlavi (01:16) Stories of the Shah and The Empress of Iran (06:54) The Current Islamic Regime in Iran (10:33) Life for Iranians Under the Regime (15:25) Women's Rights and Health in Iran (22:40) Advocacy for Iranian Women Abroad (25:04) Noor's Work at Acumen (27:52) Leveraging Her Platform for Change (29:04) Conclusion and Credits For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/

The Iran-aligned Houthi terrorist organization in Yemen launched a missile attack against Israel today. The Houthi involvement comes after the U.S.-Israel coalition has reportedly hit over 15,000 targets in Iran.As Operation Epic Fury continues, more than 3,500 U.S. sailors and Marines aboard the USS Tripoli have arrived in the Middle East, as the Pentagon continues to build up forces in the region.Amid speculation that he could return to Iran as leader—after nearly fifty years—the former Crown Prince of Iran, Reza Pahlavi, spoke at CPAC today. Pahlavi made clear his intentions to help his former country while highlighting the massacre of thousands of protesters recently killed by the current regime.

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Au Canada, des militants iraniens anti-régime disent être pris pour cible, non par le régime de Téhéran, mais d'autres membres de la diaspora. Entre partisans d'un changement interne, défenseurs d'une intervention extérieure ou encore monarchistes, les lignes de fracture se durcissent. Nima Machouf est épidémiologiste. Cette militante féministe iranienne est bien connue au Québec. Àceux qui lui demandent pourquoi elle ne se joint pas aux manifestations de la diaspora iranienne à Montréal, elle répond : « Pourquoi je viendrais me pointer dans une manif où on demande ma mort ? » La dernière fois, c'était lors de la manifestation du 8 mars. Ce jour-là, elle défile avec une pancarte « Non à la guerre ». « Ils ont pris ma photo avec cette pancarte, puis ils ont dit : vous voyez cette salope qui est pro régime, bah justement elle est en train de dire non à la guerre. » L'image circule. Et avec elle, les mêmes accusations alors que Nima Machouf milite depuis plus de 40 ans contre le régime. « Avant, les menaces qu'on subissait venaient surtout du gouvernement iranien. Mais depuis janvier, c'est d'une partie de la communauté qui est très, très monarchiste extrémiste », explique-t-elle à notre correspondante à Montréal, Nafi Alibert. « Je suis attaquée parce que je ne suis pas d'accord avec le retour de Pahlavi. Pas d'accord avec la monarchie »   Une intensification des menaces Une pétition est lancée contre elle. Des menaces souvent vagues, mais répétées. Et surtout amplifiées par les réseaux sociaux. « Ce sont des menaces du genre : On devrait lui régler son compte. Beaucoup de haine, à mon égard. D'attaques personnels. À un moment donné, ça devient dangereux. » Alors Nima archive tout : messages, publications, vidéos. Un dossier de preuves qu'elle garde, comme d'autres, au cas où la menace quitterait l'écran. Ce climat n'est pas nécessairement nouveau. Les services de renseignement canadiens documentent depuis des années des tentatives d'intimidation visant la diaspora iranienne. Mais Thomas Juneau, professeur à l'Université d'Ottawa, observe leur « intensification ». « La tragédie de l'opposition iranienne en exil, c'est sa fragmentation, constate-t-il. On a vu beaucoup de cas de menaces entre groupes anti-régime, entre factions monarchistes, MEK, militants pro-démocratie qui ne sont pas affiliés à un mouvement en particulier. » Ce climat de tension s'est alourdi récemment par le meurtre d'un dissident iranien dans l'Ouest canadien. Une affaire ciblée, selon les enquêteurs, toujours devant les tribunaux.  La victime, elle avait signalé des menaces. Leurs conséquences, rappelle Thomas Juneau, ne se limitent pas à ce type de cas extrêmes : « L'impact au niveau émotif est extraordinairement violent. Puis on a des histoires contre les familles en Iran qui sont particulièrement horribles. » À Montréal, une partie du militantisme se replie. En cercle restreint, le regard toujours par-dessus l'épaule.   Les cultivateurs des Gonaïves menacés par la sécheresse En Haïti, les agriculteurs de la plaine des Gonaïves rencontrent de grandes difficultés pour irriguer leurs cultures. S'étendant sur 8 000 hectares, cette plaine constitue l'un des principaux greniers du département de l'Artibonite. Elle se distingue par une production agricole variée, incluant notamment le riz, la patate douce, l'aubergine, le maïs et les haricots. Mais depuis des années, la sécheresse représente une menace majeure pour les cultivateurs, qui dépendent essentiellement des précipitations pour arroser leurs cultures. Un dossier de Ronel Paul.   L'espoir d'un avenir au Venezuela Au Venezuela, une partie de la jeunesse se prend à espérer. Et c'est TalCual qui nous en parle. Aujourd'hui, quand on interroge les jeunes sur leur avenir, il n'est plus rare d'entendre que pour eux, cet avenir se construira dans leur pays et non pas à l'étranger. Ce qui était tout simplement impensable il y a encore huit ans. Mais il s'agit d'un espoir prudent. Car les Vénézuéliens ont appris à se méfier de ceux qui gouvernent le pays. En 2021, ils n'étaient que 50% à faire confiance à leurs institutions. Et cette méfiance, écrit encore TalCual, conduit de nombreux jeunes à repenser le mode de gouvernance. Ils parlent d'une démocratie plus ouverte, moins dépendante des partis. Ils en sont conscients : ces changements prendront du temps. Mais l'espoir est là. De jeunesse, il en est également question dans le Washington Post.  La jeunesse conservatrice, dont certaines figures de plus en plus populaires mettent le parti républicain à rude épreuve. C'est le cas par exemple d'Alec Beaton, 23 ans, un CV modèle, mais aussi un révisionniste revendiqué, qui considère que faire l'apologie d'Hitler est un bon moyen de « taquiner les gens ». De nombreux républicains considèrent Alec Beacon et ses semblables comme de simples trublions qui ne représentent en aucun cas le parti. Mais d'autres s'en inquiètent. A l'image du sénateur du Texas Ted Cruz qui dit avoir été témoin ces 18 derniers mois de propos antisémites au sein de la droite comme jamais il n'en avait entendu dans toute sa vie. Des propos qui trouvent un écho considérable sur les réseaux sociaux, où le moindre discours clivant génère du clic, des likes, ce qui lui donne l'impression d'être largement partagé. Pour le président du CPAC, la grand-messe annuelle des conservateurs, le risque est que les politiques s'en emparent et que cela conduise à une radicalisation généralisée.   Des mots qui tuent La dérive des réseaux sociaux, il en est enfin question au Brésil. Des plateformes où l'on défend la hiérarchie des sexes, le contrôle et la dévalorisation des femmes. Des plateformes où des mots comme « chad », pour parler des hommes ayant confiance en eux et attirants, ou « beta » pour désigner ceux considérés comme soumis, deviennent de plus en plus populaires, notamment sur TikTok. Le spécialiste des sciences sociales Leandro Louro, interrogé par O Globo, parle d'un entonnoir. « Lorsqu'une personne est capturée par l'algorithme, explique-t-il, elle se met à consommer du contenu de plus en plus radical, jusqu'à être ouvertement misogyne et prônant même la violence. » Une apologie de la violence qui se traduit en actes. La semaine dernière, un officier de l'armée a été arrêté pour le meurtre de sa femme à Sao Paulo. L'enquête a révélé que son téléphone regorgeait de discours masculinistes.

Comrade Ali speaks at an anti-war rally in Bath on the struggles in the middle east and what British workers can do to oppose the British war machine and exercise their own power. A group of Pahlavists (Iranian expat monarchists) showed up to disrupt the speakers – while advocating for "free speech", naturally! These imperialist agents tailed the demonstration in order to intimidate participants, proudly raising Israeli, American, and monarchist Iranian flags. They were even chanting: "Thank you Israel and thank you America" – making very clear where their real allegiance lies. They are bitterly opposed to any solidarity with the anti-imperialist struggles in the region – including that of Palestine – knowing well how unpopular the Pahlavi cause is. Amongst the marchers, there was a noticeable hesitation to simply state: "I don't support the bombing of Iran, and I stand with the Iranian people and their government." But if we really want to call ourselves anti-imperialists; if we really want to stop the aggressive war machine; it is clearly not the time to prevaricate over giving full support to a country that is on the front line, defending itself from a vicious and unprovoked imperialist aggression What purpose can be served by insisting on referring to the popular government in Tehran as a "regime" and declaring that we could not possibly support it? That is not solidarity, it is accepting and promoting imperialist propaganda lies. Down with imperialism! Zendeh Bād Iran! Victory to the resistance! ______________________________________________ 0:00 Intro 0:15 Anti war Rally 0:24 The Pahlavists 0:44 Speech 4:56 Outro ______________________________________________ Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! www.thecommunists.org www.lalkar.org www.redyouth.org Telegram: t.me/thecommunists Twitter: twitter.com/cpgbml Soundcloud: @proletarianradio Rumble: rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: https://thecommunists.org/education-programme/ Each one teach one! www.londonworker.org/education-programme/ Join the struggle www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: www.thecommunists.org/donate/

From Cold War power games to the cultural aspirations of the Pahlavi era, this extended conversation pulls back the curtain on the global forces that continue to shape - and be shaped by - Iran today. Dr Roham Alvandi is Director of the Iranian History Initiative at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Suzanne Kianpour — the Emmy-nominated journalist, Semafor columnist, and Iran specialist who joins the Chuck Toddcast for an extraordinarily personal and deeply informed conversation about what's actually happening inside Iran as the war enters its third week. Kianpour paints a picture of a country where people are terrified and staying home, where Persian New Year will not be a celebration, and where the fabric of the regime is visibly falling apart — yet there was no pre-war effort by the U.S. to organize a viable opposition, meaning the question of who replaces the regime remains dangerously unanswered. She examines whether President Pezeshkian could serve as a transitional figure, notes that the former foreign minister has gone conspicuously quiet, discusses the role of Reza Pahlavi and the women's movement, and reveals that sources inside Iran believe the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, may already be dead. Kianpour delivers the stark bottom line: the regime wins simply by staying intact, and without boots on the ground or a coordinated opposition, air and naval power alone cannot finish the job. The conversation broadens into a candid assessment of the geopolitical landscape that complicates any clean resolution. Kianpour argues that the U.S. lost the moral high ground when Trump ripped up the Obama nuclear deal a deal she defends as strategically sound even if imperfect — and that Western media has become so reflexively anti-Trump that some outlets almost want the war to fail, which is inadvertently helping the Iranian regime win the information war. She notes that Gulf states were supportive when they thought the strikes would work quickly but are now distancing themselves, that China — which brokered the Iran-Saudi détente — may end up playing the key diplomatic role. Kianpour offers a striking vision of what could emerge from the ashes: a future Iran and Israel could be close allies and co-leaders of a thriving Middle East, tut she cautions that geopolitical forgiveness must be part of any post-regime transition. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCKTODDCAST at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/chucktoddcast Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Suzanne Kianpour joins the Chuck ToddCast 01:45 What Sparked the Protests in Iran 03:30 Suzanne's background in Iran, how she became a conflict journalist 07:30 Reporting on the Iran nuclear deal 09:30 Could the Regime Have Fallen on Its Own? 12:00 People in Iran are afraid and are staying at home 14:00 Persian New Year will not be a celebration this year. 16:30 Can the Regime Survive? What Would Change It? 18:30 There was no pre-war effort to organize opposition. 21:30 Pahlavi and the Women's Movement 24:30 President Pazeshkian as a potential transitional figure 27:15 Former foreign minister has gone quiet. 29:00 Regime wins if it stays intact 30:30 Was the Obama Deal naive or strategic? 32:00 U.S. lost moral high ground after Trump ripped up the deal 34:00 Western and European media is so anti-Trump that they almost want him to fail 36:30 The Iranian regime is winning the information war. 39:30 Joe Kent's resignation is being framed as a "wartime defection" 41:15 Air and naval power alone can't guarantee safe passage in Strait of Hormuz 42:45 Gulf states were supportive when they thought it would work, now they're distancing 45:15 China's Role China brokered the Iran-Saudi détente and may play a diplomatic role 47:30 Social media broke the regime’s control over the Iranian public 50:00 The fabric of the regime is now visibly falling apart. 52:15 Israel wanted to permanently eliminate Iran's proxy war capability post-October 7. 54:30 A future Iran and Israel could be close allies and co-leaders of a thriving Middle East 57:15 Geopolitical forgiveness has to be part of any post-regime transition 59:45 Conflict will back into intelligence and covert operations after the kinetic phase. 1:01:00 Sources inside Iran believe the new Supreme Leader may already be dead y. 1:04:30 Where to find Suzanne’s workSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd opens with the two stories dominating the weekend: the Iran war's cascading economic consequences and Trump's vile celebration of Robert Mueller's death. On Iran, Chuck warns that rising energy costs with oil above $100 a barrel are not politically neutral — they function as a tax on existence that directly breaches the contract Trump's own voters signed up for — and that Trump is visibly panicking about gas prices because they disproportionately hurt his base. He argues that killing the Ayatollah was never going to topple the regime because the Iranian leadership doesn't operate as rational actors who can be deterred by suffering, that Trump made the same catastrophic miscalculation Putin made in Ukraine by assuming it would be easy, and that nobody in Trump's orbit will deliver bad news because there is now a North Korea-level sycophancy around the president. He then turns to Trump's Truth Social post celebrating the death of Mueller — a Bronze Star combat veteran, 12-year FBI director, and lifelong public servant who died at 81 from Parkinson's disease — in which Trump wrote "Good, I'm glad he's dead." Chuck notes that even Fox News' Brit Hume tweeted that this is why people don't merely oppose Trump but actively hate him. He argues that character matters in politics more than any policy position, and that Trump is fundamentally incapable of showing grace or knowing when to shut up He revisits the Mueller investigation itself, arguing that the real failure wasn't the probe's legal conclusions — which confirmed Russia took action to help elect Trump and that the campaign expected to benefit from stolen information — but that there were no consequences, and that Trump's refusal to acknowledge Russian help was never about innocence but about protecting the legitimacy of his presidency, with the entire GOP going along because copping to it would have been politically fatal. Suzanne Kianpour — the Emmy-nominated journalist, Semafor columnist, and Iran specialist who joins the Chuck Toddcast for an extraordinarily personal and deeply informed conversation about what's actually happening inside Iran as the war enters its third week. Kianpour paints a picture of a country where people are terrified and staying home, where Persian New Year will not be a celebration, and where the fabric of the regime is visibly falling apart — yet there was no pre-war effort by the U.S. to organize a viable opposition, meaning the question of who replaces the regime remains dangerously unanswered. She examines whether President Pezeshkian could serve as a transitional figure, notes that the former foreign minister has gone conspicuously quiet, discusses the role of Reza Pahlavi and the women's movement, and reveals that sources inside Iran believe the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, may already be dead. Kianpour delivers the stark bottom line: the regime wins simply by staying intact, and without boots on the ground or a coordinated opposition, air and naval power alone cannot finish the job. The conversation broadens into a candid assessment of the geopolitical landscape that complicates any clean resolution. Kianpour argues that the U.S. lost the moral high ground when Trump ripped up the Obama nuclear deal a deal she defends as strategically sound even if imperfect — and that Western media has become so reflexively anti-Trump that some outlets almost want the war to fail, which is inadvertently helping the Iranian regime win the information war. She notes that Gulf states were supportive when they thought the strikes would work quickly but are now distancing themselves, that China — which brokered the Iran-Saudi détente — may end up playing the key diplomatic role. Kianpour offers a striking vision of what could emerge from the ashes: a future Iran and Israel could be close allies and co-leaders of a thriving Middle East, tut she cautions that geopolitical forgiveness must be part of any post-regime transition. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit the nuclear meltdown incident at Three Mile Island and argues that it derailed a massive transition to nuclear energy that could have led to energy independence and potentially avoided multiple wars in the middle east. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCKTODDCAST at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/chucktoddcast Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 04:15 Launching a new sports history podcast on Tuesday! 08:30 Noosphere interview with Joseph Allbriton 09:45 Providing local news services to the Washington D.C. area 11:30 Bezos didn’t live in DC, didn’t understand WaPo’s mission 12:45 The war in Iran is impacting everything. Everything else is downstream 13:15 Rising energy costs are not politically neutral, a tax on existing 14:15 Rising costs is a breach of the contract Trump voters signed up for 15:45 Iranian regime isn’t going to fight as rational actors, suffering doesn’t deter them 17:00 Killing the Ayatollah was never going to topple the regime 17:45 Nobody will give Trump bad news, he only hears what he wants to hear 19:00 There is a North Korea level of sycophancy around Trump 20:00 Trump made same mistake Putin made in Ukraine… thought it’d be easy 21:15 Trump alienated America’s allies, they want no part of his war 22:00 America is isolated and alone, but really need help from allies 23:45 Trump is finding out the hard way why other presidents didn’t hit Iran 25:15 Trump vacillates on his positions & messaging from day to day 26:15 Trump is panicking about gas prices, affects his voters the most 28:00 Trump celebrates Robert Mueller’s death in Truth Social post 29:45 The levels Trump will stoop to are truly sad 30:30 Brit Hume tweets “This is why people don’t just oppose Trump, they hate him” 31:15 Trump is incapable of ever showing grace or knowing when to shut up 32:15 Character matters in politics more than a policy position 33:15 Failure of Mueller investigation was no consequences for Russian meddling 34:30 Mueller report confirmed that Russia took action to help elect Trump 35:15 Wikileaks releases were very well curated & required American knowledge 37:30 Collusion wasn’t the crime, it was that Trump put himself above the country 39:15 Copping to Russian help would have delegitimized Trump, so GOP went along 40:30 People in Trump’s orbit were fine with Russian meddling since it helped them 41:30 Bob Mueller lived a life of public service, did not deserve Trump’s vile words 42:45 Trump’s supporters were mad about people mocking Charlie Kirk’s death 48:45 Suzanne Kianpour joins the Chuck ToddCast 50:30 What Sparked the Protests in Iran 52:15 Suzanne's background in Iran, how she became a conflict journalist 56:15 Reporting on the Iran nuclear deal 58:15 Could the Regime Have Fallen on Its Own? 1:00:45 People in Iran are afraid and are staying at home 1:02:45 Persian New Year will not be a celebration this year 1:05:15 Can the Regime Survive? What Would Change It? 1:07:15 There was no pre-war effort to organize opposition 1:10:15 Pahlavi and the Women's Movement 1:13:15 President Pazeshkian as a potential transitional figure 1:16:00 Former foreign minister has gone quiet 1:17:45 Regime wins if it stays intact 1:19:15 Was the Obama Deal naive or strategic? 1:20:45 U.S. lost moral high ground after Trump ripped up the deal 1:22:45 Western and European media is so anti-Trump that they almost want him to fail 1:25:15 The Iranian regime is winning the information war 1:28:15 Joe Kent's resignation is being framed as a "wartime defection" 1:30:00 Air and naval power alone can't guarantee safe passage in Strait of Hormuz 1:31:30 Gulf states were supportive when they thought it would work, now they're distancing 1:34:00 China's Role China brokered the Iran-Saudi détente and may play a diplomatic role 1:36:15 Social media broke the regime’s control over the Iranian public 1:38:45 The fabric of the regime is now visibly falling apart 1:41:00 Israel wanted to permanently eliminate Iran's proxy war capability post-October 7 1:43:15 A future Iran and Israel could be close allies and co-leaders of a thriving Middle East 1:46:00 Geopolitical forgiveness has to be part of any post-regime transition 1:48:30 Conflict will back into intelligence and covert operations after the kinetic phase 1:49:45 Sources inside Iran believe the new Supreme Leader may already be dead 1:53:15 Where to find Suzanne’s work 1:54:30 ToddCast Time Machine - March 28th, 1979 - Three Mile Island 1:55:30 It was the fear, not the details that defined the story of Three Mile Island 1:56:15 In the 60’s and 70’s the U.S. was rapidly building nuclear power plants 1:57:15 Operators at Three Mile Island acted logically, but warning system was flawed 1:59:30 Event happened near population center, which increased the panic 2:00:30 Jimmy Carter shown visiting site in protective gear, which shifted the psychology 2:02:45 US stopped building a nuclear future, and was dependent on foreign oil 2:03:45 Nuclear industry tried to recover in the 80s… then Chernobyl happened 2:05:15 Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima all failed for different reasons 2:06:00 Without Three Mile Island, America’s energy system could look very different 2:08:00 Three Mile Island became a symbol of doubt in nuclear energy 2:08:45 Could we have avoided multiple wars in the Middle East? 2:09:00 Ask Chuck 2:09:15 Is Trump’s vilification of political opponents more extreme than other presidents? 2:18:00 Can you recommend some books on James Garfield? 2:20:15 What issues can Democrats moderate on to appeal to independent voters? 2:23:45 Why are Republicans so much better than Democrats at messaging? 2:27:00 Any organizations to help TSA agents affected by shutdown?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. is now at war with Iran — and in this episode, we break down how we got here, why it happened now, and what could come next. We react in real time to the opening phase of the conflict, from the shock of direct U.S. involvement to the strategic questions already emerging: the Strait of Hormuz, oil disruption, Iran's missile and drone strategy, regime change talk, and the possibility of a much wider regional war. They also dig into the shifting justifications for the conflict, whether this was really about nuclear weapons, how Israel may have shaped the timing, and why the endgame still looks dangerously unclear. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – The U.S. is at war with Iran 05:18 – Strategy, Millennium Challenge, and early war questions 08:30 – Strait of Hormuz, oil, and global economic risk 16:52 – What is the real casus belli? 25:00 – Trump, Israel, and the politics of escalation 32:02 – Why Iran may be choosing attrition over saturation 42:00 – Iranian public opinion, regime stability, and miscalculation 49:13 – MEK, Pahlavi, and the regime change fantasy 53:28 – Israel's long-term strategy and the diplomacy problem 56:02 – Does this push Iran toward getting the bomb? 01:04:00 – Cluster munitions, nukes, and moral double standards 01:13:00 – The anti-war myth and Trump's base 01:19:00 – Ground invasion, Kharg Island, and what comes next #Iran #USIranWar #IsraelIran #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #WorldNews #StraitOfHormuz #Trump #MilitaryAnalysis #BroHistory Links to our other stuff on the interwebs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BroHistory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brohistory.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #345 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(0:00) Jason intros Prince Reza Pahlavi (1:09) Pahlavi's take on the war and vision for Iran's future, Democracy, and return (8:53) Trump's surrender conditions, core principles, role in transition and potential leadership (17:14) Thoughts on the people and spirit of Iran (21:33) Shervin Pishevar joins: thoughts on the current regime killing 40k+ protestors, future of the Middle East (33:59) Future leader and government of Iran, plan for transition Follow Reza Pahlavi: https://x.com/PahlaviReza Follow Shervin: https://x.com/shervin Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallinpod Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theallinpod Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allinpod Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://x.com/yung_spielburg Intro Video Credit: https://x.com/TheZachEffect

Iran's Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi was pranked by Russian comedians posing as a host named “Adolf.” The PBD Podcast panel reacts to the viral moment, debating whether the blame falls on Pahlavi or his team and what it reveals about media vetting in high-stakes politics.

It's Friday, March 6th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Iran's new Ayatollah vows to 'shed Trump's blood'  An Iranian ayatollah called for the "shedding" of President Donald Trump's blood in a chilling revenge statement broadcast on Iranian state television on Thursday, reports The Express. Ayatollah Javadi Amoli - one of Iran's most senior Islamic clerics - declared that the nation was "on the verge of a great test" and urged "the shedding of Zionist blood, the shedding of Trump's blood" on state television. Exiled Iranian Prince commends Trump for bombing Iran By contrast, in an interview on CBS' 60 Minutes, Prince Reza Pahlavi, the eldest son of the deposed last Shah of Iran, a leader of the opposition to the Iranian Islamic Republic, commended President Donald Trump for bombing the Iranian military sites. PAHLAVI: “My message to President Trump is that I'm here to echo and join millions of my compatriots inside and outside of Iran to thank him for having the courage to do what is not easy, but intervene. He will go down in the annals of Iranian history as the most celebrated foreign leader that changed the ball game and changed the world as a result.” Pahlavi, who has lived in exile 47 years, is the most prominent figure in the opposition to the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. (Watch 60 Minutes Overtime for more of the interview) Former homosexual acquitted for describing Christian conversion In what is viewed as an important international victory for freedom of speech and religion, Matthew Grech, a singer and former X-Factor contestant who has been prosecuted in Maltese courts for three long years for having spoken out publicly about leaving homosexuality, was acquitted Thursday morning, reports LifeSiteNews.com. He was joyous outside the courthouse. GRECH: “I'm standing with my friends and colleagues here at the Maltese courts, and I want to tell you guys that we won. The court has decided in our favor and has pronounced me and the co-accused as innocent. “It is a big day. I'm very thankful that the Maltese courts decided for freedom of speech. The Maltese courts decided for freedom of religion and has announced that I had every right to share my Christian views around sexuality and gender, and to mention organizations that are helping Christians to live consistently with their belief system.” Matthew Grech cited 1 Corinthians 6:9-11. “The Bible says in the book of Corinthians some of you were homosexuals, adulterers, you name it, but you were washed, sanctified, justified in the name of Lord Jesus. This is the good news. This is the Gospel. It offers hope, change and transformation.” Trump fires DHS Secretary Kristi Noem TRUMP: “You're fired!” On Thursday, after a painful couple of days of testimony before Congress, Kristi Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, was fired by President Donald Trump, reports ABC News. In addition to the expected attacks from Democratic Senators on DHS, Republican Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana asked Secretary Noem pointed questions about whether President Trump signed off on her decision to authorize $220 million on Homeland Security ads which prominently featured her. Listen. NOEM: “I have a policy in place that I review contracts. My deputy chiefs have the ability to review anything under $5 million. Above that, I evaluate and look at.” KENNEDY: “Okay, and you do that, I understand, to try to curb waste and abuse of taxpayer money. Is that right?” NOEM: “Yes, sir. In fact, it's been extremely effective.” KENNEDY: “How do you square that concern for waste, which I share, with the fact that you have spent $220 million running television advertisements that feature you prominently?” NOEM: “Sir, the president tasked me with getting the message out to the country, and to other countries where we were seeing the invasion come from, with putting commercials out that told them that if they were in this country illegally, that they needed to leave, or we would detain them and remove them, and they'd not get the chance to come back to America the right way. That has been extremely effective.” (crosstalk) KENNEDY:  “The president asked you to run these advertisements. Is that right?” NOEM: “We had that conversation, yes, before I was put in this position and sworn in and confirmed, and since then as well.” KENNEDY: “Okay. You're testifying that President Trump approved this ahead of time. Is that my understanding?” NOEM: “We had conversations about making sure that we were telling people across …” KENNEDY: “No, ma'am, I'm asking you, sorry to interrupt, but the President approved ahead of time you spending $220 million running TV ads across the country in which you are featured prominently?” NOWEM: “Yes, sir, we went through the legal processes. worked with [Office of Management and Budget].” KENNEDY: “Did the president know you were going to do this? NOEM: “Yes.” KENNEDY: “He did?” NOEM: “Yes.” KENNEDY: “Okay.” In response, President Trump told Reuters, “I never knew anything about it.” RedState.com speculates that the exchange between GOP Senator Kennedy and Kristi Noem was her undoing. Shortly after his comments to Reuters, Trump posted to Truth Social ​that Noem would be replaced. The president said he was "pleased to announce that the Highly Respected United States Senator from the Great State of Oklahoma, Markwayne Mullin, will become the United States Secretary of Homeland Security, effective March 31, 2026." This marks the first Cabinet secretary Trump has fired in his second term. Anniversary of Christian martyrdom of 22-year-old Perpetua And finally, the church remembers the martyrdom of Perpetua, a 22-year-old Christian noblewoman in Carthage, North Africa on March 7th A.D. 203. She was executed alongside Felicity, a pregnant slave woman imprisoned with her, to cruelly celebrate the birthday of Caesar Geta, the son of emperor Septimius Severus.  Simply because they were Christians, they were flogged, attacked by hungry leopards, and finally beheaded. Listen to this excerpt from a 30-minute animated video in The Torchlighter Series. PRISON CARETAKER: “As prison caretaker doing duty in the stench-filled underground cells, I've gotten a glimpse of many a prisoner's own faith or lack of it. MAN: "Please no. I don't want to die." PRISON CARETAKER: "I don't judge them. I too would fear the mauling beasts and death. But what I saw today in a young woman and her companions, such courage I have never seen before.” Joshua 1:9 says, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” You can get the animated Perpetua Story DVD through a special link in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com. Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, March 6th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Gregory Copley reports that Israeli missiles reportedly hit a meeting of Iran's Council of Experts, while the administration considers supporting Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi for a post-regime future. 8.1897 PERSIA

Trump says many potential Iranian leaders are already dead and hints at what could come next if the regime collapses. The panel debates whether the strategy is regime change or full regime collapse, and what history teaches about rebuilding nations after war.

Preview for later today: Gregory Copley examines Iran's leadership vacuum, discussing Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's readiness to lead and the US search for a tolerable post-Islamic Republic government.1915 AHMAD SHAH QAJAR

Tabrizy explains the historical roots of Iranian unrest, citing the 1953 coup against Mossadegh, the Pahlavi dynasty's extravagance, and the eventual 1979 revolution's drive toward brutality. 2

Join Jim and Greg for the Monday edition of the 3 Martini Lunch as they marvel at the accomplishments of Operation Epic Fury in Iran, discuss the Iranian military's retaliatory missile strikes across the Middle East, and wonder how we get Iran to become a stable country that's not always trying to kill us.First, they react to the stunning execution, complexity, and success of Operation Epic Fury. Dozens of senior Iranian leaders are reported dead, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and U.S. and Israeli forces appear to have established overwhelming aerial dominance as operations continue. Jim and Greg also push back on claims that the conflict was an unprovoked war.Next, they detail Iran's military response, including missile attacks targeting multiple countries across the Middle East. At least four American service members were killed in the strikes. Jim notes that a weakened and desperate regime fighting for survival can still inflict serious damage.Finally, they try to get a handle on how the transition to a better, more responsible Iran is supposed to unfold. Does the U.S. have specific people in mind as transitional figures or long-term leaders or is expected to happen organically? Please visit our great sponsors:Stop putting off those doctors' appointments and visit https://Zocdoc.com/3ML to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.Go to https://CoastPay.com/MARTINI to see how you can earn up to a $2000 credit.New episodes every weekday. 

Tensions escalate as Donald Trump signals support for regime change in Iran while Reza Pahlavi rallies massive crowds in Munich. With Lindsey Graham weighing in and Israel on edge, the panel breaks down military options, succession risks, and whether Iran is nearing a historic turning point.

In this episode of The Hundred Year Pivot, Demetri and I are joined by geopolitical strategist Kamran Bokhari for a sweeping, historically grounded exploration of how Iran arrived at its present moment of instability—and where it may be heading next. Kamran traces Iran's modern political evolution from Qajar Persia through the Pahlavi monarchy, the 1953 Mosaddegh coup, and the 1979 Islamic Revolution, explaining how the regime's dual-military structure—split between the regular army and the IRGC—was forged in war and later transformed into a vehicle for political and economic dominance. From Iran's revolutionary ideology and fear of encirclement to the rise and possible unraveling of its proxy network, the conversation builds toward a sober assessment of today's protests, currency collapse, and internal decay—arguing that while the Islamic Republic may be weakening in unprecedented ways, the path forward is likely to be turbulent, uncertain, and region-shaping rather than clean or sudden. Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, Kaos Theory, Shifts Happen and The Hundred Year Pivot, is available to Copper and Silver Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com.  Copper Tier subscribers get access to all podcasts, while members of the Silver Tier get both the podcasts and my monthly newsletter, Things That Make You Go Hmmm… 

Guest: Brandon Weichert. Iranian protesters face a brutal regime that may utilize a "Samson Option," firing all missiles at Israel if the government falls. Weichert notes that while the Israelis and CIA have covert assets on the ground, the protest movement lacks a cohesive leader. Proposals for restoring the Pahlavi dynasty are criticized as an impractical solution.1997 DAMASCUS

Guest: Gregory Copley. Reza Pahlavi proposes a constitutional monarchy where the crown serves as a symbolic figurehead, similar to the British system. Copley highlights Pahlavi's unique name recognition and legitimacy as the former crown prince. However, air power alone cannot decisively change the situation on the ground, requiring covert support after the clerics collapse.1970 TEHRAN

SHOW1-14-251671 Guests: Elizabeth Peek and John Batchelor. Batchelor and Peek discuss inflation holding firm at 2.7% in December. They evaluate falling gasoline prices and strong holiday retail performance as indicators of improving consumer sentiment. Peek also critiques a DOJ investigation into Jerome Powell, labeling it an "unforced error" that might inadvertently extend Powell's tenure. Guest: Elizabeth Peek. This segment addresses political dissent in Minnesota following a tragedy involving an ICE agent. Peek argues that liberal activists are nationalizing the incident to demonize law enforcement. She views this as partisan positioning for the midterms, intended as a weapon to be used against President Trump. Guests: Judy Dempsey and Thaddeus Matter. Dempsey explains that the EU lacks a cohesive strategy for Irandespite a consensus on increasing sanctions. Regarding Ukraine, she highlights staggering divisions among European states as the U.S. withdraws military help. Dempsey notes a ceasefire remains unlikely because Russiacurrently has no interest in negotiations. Guests: Judy Dempsey and Thaddeus Matter. The discussion focuses on Chancellor Friedrich Merz's efforts to address immigration to counter the populist AfD party. Dempsey explores the nuances of refugee integration into the German workforce. Finally, she reports European "horror" at potential U.S. moves to annex Greenland, which could threaten the survival of NATO. Guest: Joseph Sternberg. China faces a "sluggish zombie economy" characterized by a burst property bubble and anemic consumption. Sternberg warns of "Japanification," where growth remains stagnant for decades. Beijingstruggles with price deflation, further burdening a heavily indebted economy. Meaningful recovery requires political reforms Xi Jinping resists.  Guest: Joseph Sternberg. President Trump is reportedly using an investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell as a pretext to influence interest rate decisions. Sternberg notes that while central banks like the Bank of England strive for independence, they are increasingly politicized. Additionally, Western media outlets like the BBC initially faced criticism for slow coverage of Iranian massacre 7Guest: Jonathan Schanzer. Intense protests in Iran, sparked by decades of mismanagement, have led to a violent crackdown by the regime. Schanzer highlights that these demonstrations are uniquely supported by President Trump's rhetoric. Reza Pahlavi has emerged as a potential figurehead for a transitional government or constitutional monarchy, as the population remains largely pro-Western.8 Guest: Jonathan Schanzer. Syria's new central government remains extremely fragile, with authority barely extending beyond Damascus as factions clash in Aleppo. Schanzer describes a "Sunni jihadist regime" facing retribution from sectarian minorities. Meanwhile, regional tensions escalate as Israel and Iran reportedly narrowly avoided direct conflict, prompting Russia to evacuate its embassy. Guest: Dr. Brenda Shaffer. Iran is a multi-ethnic state where Persians constitute less than 40% of the population. Shaffer explains that while current protests are Persian-led, the regime's survival often depends on the participation of ethnic minorities like Azerbaijanis, Kurds, and Baluch. These groups frequently engage in direct retribution against security forces. Guest: General Blaine Holt (retired). Holt discusses potential U.S. intervention to support Iranian protesters, emphasizing strikes on command nodes rather than ground troops. While the U.S. maintains air superiority, putting special operators on the ground carries high risk. The Iranian people face a critical window of days to succeed before facing stunning reprisals. Guest: Brandon Weichert. Iranian protesters face a brutal regime that may utilize a "Samson Option," firing all missiles at Israel if the government falls. Weichert notes that while the Israelis and CIA have covert assets on the ground, the protest movement lacks a cohesive leader. Proposals for restoring the Pahlavi dynasty are criticized as an impractical solution. Guest: Brandon Weichert. Turmoil in Iran threatens China's energy security, as Beijing receives roughly 70-80% of Iranian oil. Weichert suggests Russia and China are using the crisis to test anti-Starlink technologies. Furthermore, the regime might import foreign terrorists to suppress domestic dissent, while the U.S. provides behind-the-scenes support to the movement. Guest: Gregory Copley. Iran's collapse could dismantle the "International North-South Transport Corridor," a vital trade route for Russia and India. Copley argues that the Iranian public is increasingly secular, with the youth rejecting clerical authority. While the regime may fire remaining missiles in desperation, a post-clerical Irancould ignite Central Asian economic potential. Guest: Gregory Copley. Although the U.S. promises help, Copley warns that a ground invasion is physically difficult and historically unsuccessful. There are signs that Iranian police and some Revolutionary Guard units are refusing to fire on protesters. Ultimately, the Iranian people must take ownership of the revolution to ensure the legitimacy of any successor government. Guest: Gregory Copley. Following the arrest of Maduro, Venezuela is controlled by four competing "crime families." Copley notes the absence of a clear U.S. plan for citizens facing food and medical insecurity. The U.S.seeks to enforce an oil embargo against Cuba, which is currently suffering from infrastructure collapse and electric grid failures. Guest: Gregory Copley. Reza Pahlavi proposes a constitutional monarchy where the crown serves as a symbolic figurehead, similar to the British system. Copley highlights Pahlavi's unique name recognition and legitimacy as the former crown prince. However, air power alone cannot decisively change the situation on the ground, requiring covert support after the clerics collapse.

SHOW SCHEDULE1-13-251868 PUBLISHER'S ROW NYC Guests: Elizabeth Peek and John Batchelor. Batchelor and Peek discuss inflation holding firm at 2.7% in December. They evaluate falling gasoline prices and strong holiday retail performance as indicators of improving consumer sentiment. Peek also critiques a DOJ investigation into Jerome Powell, labeling it an "unforced error" that might inadvertently extend Powell's tenure. Guest: Elizabeth Peek. This segment addresses political dissent in Minnesota following a tragedy involving an ICE agent. Peek argues that liberal activists are nationalizing the incident to demonize law enforcement. She views this as partisan positioning for the midterms, intended as a weapon to be used against President Trump. Guests: Judy Dempsey and Thaddeus Matter. Dempsey explains that the EU lacks a cohesive strategy for Irandespite a consensus on increasing sanctions. Regarding Ukraine, she highlights staggering divisions among European states as the U.S. withdraws military help. Dempsey notes a ceasefire remains unlikely because Russiacurrently has no interest in negotiations. Guests: Judy Dempsey and Thaddeus Matter. The discussion focuses on Chancellor Friedrich Merz's efforts to address immigration to counter the populist AfD party. Dempsey explores the nuances of refugee integration into the German workforce. Finally, she reports European "horror" at potential U.S. moves to annex Greenland, which could threaten the survival of NATO. Guest: Joseph Sternberg. China faces a "sluggish zombie economy" characterized by a burst property bubble and anemic consumption. Sternberg warns of "Japanification," where growth remains stagnant for decades. Beijingstruggles with price deflation, further burdening a heavily indebted economy. Meaningful recovery requires political reforms Xi Jinping resists. Guest: Joseph Sternberg. President Trump is reportedly using an investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell as a pretext to influence interest rate decisions. Sternberg notes that while central banks like the Bank of England strive for independence, they are increasingly politicized. Additionally, Western media outlets like the BBC initially faced criticism for slow coverage of Iranian massacres. Guest: Jonathan Schanzer. Intense protests in Iran, sparked by decades of mismanagement, have led to a violent crackdown by the regime. Schanzer highlights that these demonstrations are uniquely supported by President Trump's rhetoric. Reza Pahlavi has emerged as a potential figurehead for a transitional government or constitutional monarchy, as the population remains largely pro-Western. Guest: Jonathan Schanzer. Syria's new central government remains extremely fragile, with authority barely extending beyond Damascus as factions clash in Aleppo. Schanzer describes a "Sunni jihadist regime" facing retribution from sectarian minorities. Meanwhile, regional tensions escalate as Israel and Iran reportedly narrowly avoided direct conflict, prompting Russia to evacuate its embassy. Guest: Dr. Brenda Shaffer. Iran is a multi-ethnic state where Persians constitute less than 40% of the population. Shaffer explains that while current protests are Persian-led, the regime's survival often depends on the participation of ethnic minorities like Azerbaijanis, Kurds, and Baluch. These groups frequently engage in direct retribution against security forces. Guest: General Blaine Holt (retired). Holt discusses potential U.S. intervention to support Iranian protesters, emphasizing strikes on command nodes rather than ground troops. While the U.S. maintains air superiority, putting special operators on the ground carries high risk. The Iranian people face a critical window of days to succeed before facing stunning reprisals. Guest: Brandon Weichert. Iranian protesters face a brutal regime that may utilize a "Samson Option," firing all missiles at Israel if the government falls. Weichert notes that while the Israelis and CIA have covert assets on the ground, the protest movement lacks a cohesive leader. Proposals for restoring the Pahlavi dynasty are criticized as an impractical solution. Guest: Brandon Weichert. Turmoil in Iran threatens China's energy security, as Beijing receives roughly 70-80% of Iranian oil. Weichert suggests Russia and China are using the crisis to test anti-Starlink technologies. Furthermore, the regime might import foreign terrorists to suppress domestic dissent, while the U.S. provides behind-the-scenes support to the movement. Guest: Gregory Copley. Iran's collapse could dismantle the "International North-South Transport Corridor," a vital trade route for Russia and India. Copley argues that the Iranian public is increasingly secular, with the youth rejecting clerical authority. While the regime may fire remaining missiles in desperation, a post-clerical Irancould ignite Central Asian economic potential. Guest: Gregory Copley. Although the U.S. promises help, Copley warns that a ground invasion is physically difficult and historically unsuccessful. There are signs that Iranian police and some Revolutionary Guard units are refusing to fire on protesters. Ultimately, the Iranian people must take ownership of the revolution to ensure the legitimacy of any successor government. Guest: Gregory Copley. Following the arrest of Maduro, Venezuela is controlled by four competing "crime families." Copley notes the absence of a clear U.S. plan for citizens facing food and medical insecurity. The U.S.seeks to enforce an oil embargo against Cuba, which is currently suffering from infrastructure collapse and electric grid failures. Guest: Gregory Copley. Reza Pahlavi proposes a constitutional monarchy where the crown serves as a symbolic figurehead, similar to the British system. Copley highlights Pahlavi's unique name recognition and legitimacy as the former crown prince. However, air power alone cannot decisively change the situation on the ground, requiring covert support after the clerics collapse.

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: This transcript features a discussion between John Batchelor and Gregory Copley regarding the potential political return of Reza Pahlavi to Iran. The speakers suggest that the Crown Prince is currently the only figure with sufficient name recognition and historical legitimacy to lead the nation following a potential collapse of the current regime. While the United States Department of State historically opposes monarchic structures, the experts argue that Pahlavi could serve as a transitional leader or a constitutional monarch similar to the British model. They emphasize that his return is increasingly supported by internal Iranian voices seeking stability through his established plans for economic and agricultural reform. Ultimately, the dialogue positions Pahlavi as a unique bridge between the country's imperial past and a future democratic transformation.1970 TEHRAN