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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

Pathology of a RevolutionIn this episode of Orientalistics: Podcast on Language, Culture & Religion, we examine the deeper structural dynamics of the 1979 Iranian Revolution and the Islamic Republic that emerged from it. Moving beyond simple narratives of regime change, the episode explores the political, social, and intellectual forces that produced the revolution and the systemic contradictions that continue to shape the Iranian state today.From authoritarian modernisation under the Pahlavi monarchy to the rise of revolutionary Shi‘i ideology, the discussion traces how questions of legitimacy, identity, and geopolitical confrontation have defined the trajectory of the Islamic Republic. The episode also reflects on the present moment, in which escalating regional tensions and mounting internal pressures raise profound questions about the future of the revolutionary system established in 1979.

(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.

جمهوری اسلامی ایران، آسیب شناسی یک انقلابThe 1979 Iranian Revolution and the emergenceof the Islamic Republic are best understood not as a simple regime change, but as the outcome of a deep “civilisational identity crisis” and a widening gap between state and society in twentieth‑century Iran. Rapid, top‑downmodernisation under the Pahlavi monarchy – funded by oil, driven by urbanisation and higher education, and enforced by an expanding security apparatus – created new social groups and expectations without opening up meaningful channels of political participation. The 1953 coup and the Shah's security dependence on the United States structurally damaged the monarchy's legitimacy and inscribed a sense of foreign interference and humiliation into Iran's political memory. Against this background, intellectual currents such as Jalal Al‑e Ahmad's “Westoxification” and Ali Shariati's revolutionary Islam fused religious identity, social anger and anti‑imperialist sentiment into a shared language of protest. Dense clerical and mosque networks, amplified by Khomeini's taped sermons and media exposure from exile, provided the organisational infrastructure that allowed Islamists to dominate and then appropriate the revolution. The new constitution institutionalised a dual system, combining republican institutions with the doctrine of velayat‑e faqih (Guardianship of the Jurist). This produced a hybrid order in which elected bodies operate under the shadow of powerful unelected institutions, enabling a “parallel state”, blurred accountability, and a built‑in tendency to deflect blame. Pathologically, the Islamic Republic behaves less like a normal consolidated state and more like a permanent revolutionary project that needs ongoing crisis and external enemies to sustain its identity. Meanwhile, Iranian society has become more urban, educated and culturally secular, making the structural conflict between a revolutionary theocratic state and a modern, plural society the central tension shaping Iran's politicalfuture.انقلاب ۱۳۵۷ و پیدایش جمهوری اسلامی را نمی‌توان فقط یک تغییر حکومت دانست، بلکه باید آن را نتیجه یک «بحران هویت تمدنی» و شکاف عمیق میان دولت و جامعه در ایران قرن بیستم دید. این انقلاب در بستری شکل گرفت که در آن، مدرنیزاسیون شتابان و آمرانه حکومتپهلوی – همراه با درآمدهای نفتی، شهرنشینی، گسترش آموزش عالی و گسترش دستگاه امنیتی – بدون گشودن فضای سیاسی و ایجاد نهادهای پایدار نمایندگی، طبقه متوسط جدید و توده‌های شهری را بدون صدای سیاسی رها کرد. کودتای ۱۳۳۲ و وابستگی امنیتی شاه به آمریکا مشروعیت حکومت را از همان ابتدا مخدوش کرد و تجربه تحقیر و مداخله خارجی را در حافظه جمعی و در ناخودآگاه سیاسی ایرانیان نشاند. در این بستر، گفتمان‌هایی مانند «غرب‌زدگی» جلال آل‌احمد و اسلام انقلابی علی شریعتی، ترکیبی از هویت دینی، خشم طبقاتی و احساس وابستگی به غرب را به زبان مشترک اعتراض تبدیل کردند. شبکه‌های مساجد، روحانیت و نوارهای سخنرانی خمینی، زیرساخت سازمانی بسیج را فراهم آوردند و به اسلام‌گرایان امکان دادند انقلاب را پس از پیروزی قبضه کنند. قانون اساسی جدید با ترکیب جمهوریت و ولایت فقیه، ساختاری دوگانه ایجاد کرد: نهادهای انتخابی در کنار نهادهای انتصابی قدرتمند. این دوگانگی به پیدایش «دولت موازی»، مسئولیت‌گریزی ساختاری و نیاز مزمن نظام به بحران و دشمن خارجی انجامید. جمهوری اسلامی بیش از آن‌که از کارآمدی و رفاه مشروعیت بگیرد، خود را «انقلابی دائمی» تعریف کرده و برای حفظ هویت خود به بازتولید تنش داخلی و خارجی نیاز دارد. در مقابل، جامعه ایران به‌تدریج سکولارتر، متکثرتر و مدرن‌تر شده و شکاف میان جامعه و رژیم به مهم‌ترین محور آینده سیاسی ایران تبدیل شده است.

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). 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pWotD Episode 3226: Iran 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 410,897 views on Monday, 2 March 2026 our article of the day is Iran.Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and also known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkmenistan to the northeast, Afghanistan to the east, Pakistan to the southeast, and the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf to the south. With a population of over 92 million, Iran ranks 17th globally in both geographic size and population and is the sixth-largest country in Asia. It is divided into five regions with 31 provinces. Tehran is the nation's capital, largest city, and financial center.Home to one of the world's oldest continuous major civilizations, most of Iran was first united as a nation by the Medes under Cyaxares in the 7th century BC and reached its territorial height in the 6th century BC, when Cyrus the Great founded the Achaemenid Empire. Alexander the Great conquered the empire in the 4th century BC. An Iranian rebellion in the 3rd century BC established the Parthian Empire, which later liberated the country. In the 3rd century AD, the Parthians were succeeded by the Sasanian Empire, which oversaw a golden age in the history of Iranian civilization. During this period, ancient Iran saw some of the earliest developments of writing, agriculture, urbanization, religion, and administration. Once a center for Zoroastrianism, Iran underwent Islamization following the 7th century AD Muslim conquest. Innovations in literature, philosophy, mathematics, medicine, astronomy and art were renewed during the Islamic Golden Age and Iranian Intermezzo, a period during which Iranian Muslim dynasties ended Arab rule and revived the Persian language. This era was followed by Seljuk and Khwarazmian rule, Mongol conquests and the Timurid Renaissance from the 11th to 14th centuries.In the 16th century, the native Safavid dynasty re-established a unified Iranian state with Twelver Shia Islam as the official religion, laying the framework for the modern state of Iran. During the Afsharid Empire in the 18th century, Iran was a leading world power, but it lost this status after the Qajars took power in the 1790s. The early 20th century saw the Persian Constitutional Revolution and the establishment of the Pahlavi dynasty by Reza Shah, who ousted the last Qajar Shah in 1925. Following the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran in 1941, his son Mohammad Reza Pahlavi rose to power. Attempts by Mohammad Mosaddegh to nationalize the oil industry led to the Anglo-American coup in 1953. The Iranian Revolution in 1979 overthrew the monarchy, and the Islamic Republic of Iran was established by Ruhollah Khomeini, the country's first supreme leader. In 1980, Iraq invaded Iran, sparking the eight-year-long Iran–Iraq War, which ended in a stalemate. Iran has since been involved in proxy wars with Israel and Saudi Arabia; in June 2025, Israeli strikes on Iran escalated tensions into the Twelve-Day War. Following the war and amid a growing economic crisis, potentially the largest protests since 1979 erupted in late December 2025. The United States and Israel launched a major attack on Iran with the stated goal of regime change in late February 2026.Iran's government is an Islamic theocracy governed by elected and unelected institutions, with ultimate authority vested in the supreme leader. While it holds elections, key offices, including the head of state and military, are not subject to public vote. The Iranian government is an authoritarian regime which has been widely criticized internationally due to its poor human rights record, including restrictions on freedom of assembly, expression, and the press, as well as its treatment of women, ethnic minorities, and political dissidents. International observers have raised concerns over the fairness of its electoral processes, especially the vetting of candidates by unelected bodies such as the Guardian Council. Iran maintains a centrally planned economy with significant state ownership in key sectors, though private enterprise exists alongside this. It is a middle power, due to its large reserves of fossil fuels (including the world's second largest natural gas supply and third largest proven oil reserves), its geopolitically significant location, and its role as the world's focal point of Shia Islam. Iran is a threshold state with one of the most scrutinized nuclear programs, which it claims is solely for civilian purposes; however, the IAEA, a United Nations (UN) agency tasked with monitoring the production of nuclear weapons, has on two occasions found Iran to be non-compliant with its safeguards obligations. It is a founding member of the UN and a member state of numerous international organisations. Iran has 29 UNESCO World Heritage Sites (the 10th-highest in the world) and ranks 4th in intangible cultural heritage or human treasures.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 16:11 UTC on Thursday, 5 March 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Iran 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 neural Danielle.

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

Den islamska regimen i Iran har påverkat och dominerat utvecklingen i Mellanöstern i över 40 år, ett land styrt med religiösa principer och med mål långt bortom landets egna gränser, även i Sverige. Kriget som nu pågår kan förändra allt det här, och i förlängningen hela Mellanöstern. För att förstå situationen inne i Iran och förutsättningarna för regimens framtid har Adam Cwejman bjudit in Arvin Khoshnood, statsvetare med specialisering kring Irans utvecklings- och säkerhetspolitik, med särskilt fokus på landets underrättelseorganisationer och deras operationer.Adam Cwejman och Arvin Khoshnood pratar om hur regimen är uppbyggd, hur den kan tänkas svara på kriget, men framförallt hur alternativen ser ut. Arvin Khoshnood gör ingen hemlighet av att han stöder kronprinsen Reza Pahlavi, son till shahen som avsattes 1979. Men hur stort stöd har egentligen Pahlavi inom landet? Adam Cwejman och Arvin Khoshnood diskuterar också utvecklingen i Iran och hur den hanteras i svensk offentlighet och vad som saknas för att ge en heltäckande bild av landet. Samtalet spelades in den 1 mars 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Die Ereignisse rund um den Iran sorgen weltweit für intensive Diskussionen. In dieser Folge spreche ich über die aktuellen Entwicklungen – von Berichten über militärische Schläge durch Israel und die USA bis hin zur völkerrechtlichen Debatte im Kontext der UN-Charta. Ich spreche über: • die Reaktionen vieler Iranerinnen und Iraner • die Diskussion um Präventivschläge und Selbstverteidigungsrecht • die Rolle des UN-Sicherheitsrates • die Menschenrechtslage im Iran • wirtschaftliche Realität wie hohe Inflation • mögliche Szenarien für eine politische Transition • die Rolle von Reza Pahlavi in der Oppositionsdebatte Als gebürtiger Iraner mit Familie im Land teile ich meine persönliche Perspektive . Kompakte Shownotes 00:00 Weltweite Aufmerksamkeit auf Iran 00:01 Reaktionen vieler Iraner zwischen Erleichterung und Zurückhaltung 00:04 Ideologische Grundlagen der Islamischen Republik 00:07 Völkerrechtliche Debatte um Präventivschläge 00:11 Einschätzung eines Völkerrechtsexperten 00:14 Inflation und Alltag im Iran 00:15 Rolle von Reza Pahlavi und mögliche Transition Highlight Passagen „Genugtuung ist nicht gleich Feiern. Zwischen Erleichterung und Würde liegt ein Unterschied.“ „Das Völkerrecht steht vor einem Dilemma, wenn der Sicherheitsrat faktisch blockiert ist.“ „40 Prozent Inflation bedeutet nicht nur Zahlen. Es bedeutet tägliche Unsicherheit.“ „Demokratie beginnt nicht mit 100 Prozent Zustimmung, sondern mit Mehrheitsbildung.“ „Eine Transition braucht Gesichter. Die Frage ist nicht, ob jemand perfekt ist, sondern ob er Stabilität ermöglichen kann.“ Wenn du mich unterstützen möchtest, dann schaue gerne in meinen Supplements Shop vorbei: https://projectnutrition.de Folgt mir auf YouTube, Instagram oder Linkedin https://www.youtube.com/@UCb-Zi15UBi9VMaMvwjI6S2w https://www.instagram.com/rezamehman_ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rezamehman Ich lese alle Kommentare und diskutiere mit. Vielen Dank für deine Unterstützung Reza

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. 

Was passiert gerade wirklich im Iran? In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Reza Shari – Unternehmer aus Mannheim, politischer Aktivist, ehemaliger Gefangener im Evin-Gefängnis in Teheran. Er wurde bei der Einreise verhaftet, gefoltert, zu Haft verurteilt – und ist spektakulär über die Berge in die Türkei geflohen. Wir sprechen über: • Die aktuelle Lage im Iran • Militärische Drohkulissen im Persischen Golf • Wirtschaftskrieg und Inflation im Iran • Die Münchner Großdemonstration mit 250.000 Menschen • Reza Pahlavi und die Frage nach einer politischen Alternative • Ob ein Regime-Change ohne Intervention möglich ist • Und warum die Diaspora eine entscheidende Rolle spielt Ist das iranische Regime wirtschaftlich am Ende? Kommt ein Angriff? Braucht es Unterstützung von außen – oder fällt das System von innen? Eine persönliche, emotionale, aber gleichzeitig geopolitisch relevante Folge. Shownotes 00:03:50 Verhaftung & Folter im Evin-Gefängnis 00:12:00 250.000 Menschen in München 00:17:30 Die Debatte um den Schah 00:47:00 Braucht es Externe für Regime-Change? 00:51:00 Dollar als Waffe 01:06:30 Israel-Flaggen auf Iran-Demos 01:16:00 Warum viele Exil-Iraner zurückkehren wollen Highlight-Passagen „Regime Change geschieht von innen. Führung kann helfen – aber der Wille kommt vom Volk.“ „Die größte Waffe ist der Dollar.“ „Wenn Hirn aufhört zu funktionieren, nehmen Menschen Steine in die Hand.“ „Wir sind nicht im Ausland, um zu provozieren. Wir sind die Stimme derer, die nicht sprechen können.“ „Dieses Regime fällt nicht wegen einer Bombe. Es fällt wegen Wirtschaft.“ „Man muss nicht in die Opferrolle schlüpfen. Wir sind stolze Perser.“ Folgt mir auf YouTube, Instagram oder Linkedin https://www.youtube.com/@UCb-Zi15UBi9VMaMvwjI6S2w https://www.instagram.com/rezamehman_ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rezamehman

Sein Volk will ihn stürzen, die USA sein militärisches Ende, wenn er trotz Ultimatum nicht spurt. Irans oberster Führer Khamenei ist so mysteriös wie kaum ein anderer Staatschef: Wer ist der Mann, der seit über 35 Jahren in Teheran regiert? Und was kommt nach ihm?

At the start of the 20th Century, the Qajars ruled Persia (Iran), but their incompetence led to a push for a Constitution for Iran. The British wanted a stable government in Iran and supported an Officer in the Cossack Brigade, Reza Khan in toppling the last Qajar monarch, to start the Pahlavi dynasty in Iran.

Sein Volk will ihn stürzen, die USA sein militärisches Ende, wenn er trotz Ultimatum nicht spurt. Irans Machthaber Khamenei ist so mysteriös wie kaum ein anderer Staatschef: Wer ist der Mann, der seit über 35 Jahren in Teheran regiert? Und was kommt nach ihm?

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.

Iran-Flaggen, Freiheitsrufe, 250.000 Menschen in München. Und mittendrin ein Name: Reza Pahlavi. Sohn des gestürzten Schahs. Für viele Hoffnung – für andere hochumstritten. Wer ist er – und was will er wirklich?**********Ihr hört: Moderation: Rahel Klein Gesprächspartnerin: Shahrzad Eden Osterer, gebürtige Iranerin und Journalistin beim Bayerischen Rundfunk Gesprächspartnerin: Iran-Forscherin am German Institute for Global and Area Studies - Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .**********Ihr habt Anregungen, Wünsche, Themenideen? Dann schreibt uns an unboxingnews@deutschlandradio.de

Unzählige persische Flaggen mit den alten Symbolen des Persischen Reiches – dem Löwen und der Sonne – waren heute auf der Theresienwiese in München zu sehen. Auch Rufe nach Schah Reza Pahlavi hörte man immer wieder. Versammelt hatten sich Iraner aus vielen europäischen Ländern, aber auch aus Dubai und der Türkei, um für ein Ende des Mullah-Regimes einzutreten. Und dafür, dass das iranische Volk seine Zukunft selbst wählen kann. „Heute ist ein sehr, sehr wichtiger Tag für uns Iraner. Kronprinz Reza Pahlavi hat aufgerufen, in drei Städten zu Tausenden und Abertausenden herauszugehen. Und wir sehen hier: Wir alle sind aus Europa zusammengekommen“, so Maria Shirafkan, eine der Protestteilnehmerinnen. „Es soll vor allem im Ausland ein Zeichen setzen, dass wir nicht zulassen, dass die Stimme der stimmlosen Iraner erlischt und verstummt. Das lassen wir nicht zu. Und genau deswegen sind wir hier.“ Für die Düsseldorferin mit iranischen Wurzeln ist die Revolution kurz davor, in die Endphase überzugehen. „Das hier ist keine Etappe mehr. Das ist das finale Ende. Denn so schwach war die islamische Regierung noch nie. Und so ein Massaker hat sie noch nie durchgezogen“, so Shirafkan. Sie geht davon aus, dass in den ersten beiden Tagen des Protestes, der am 8. Januar startete, durch die iranischen Sicherheitskräfte 90.000 Menschen getötet wurden. „Wir sind alle pro-westlich. Wir wollen im Iran ein säkulares System haben“, erklärte Ray Kandar. Er nimmt ebenfalls am Protest teil. Der Kölner Ingenieur wünscht sich von der Bundesregierung mehr Einsatz dafür, dass die Tage für das Mullah-Regime gezählt sind. „Und bitte, Herr Bundeskanzler Merz, bitte sprechen Sie mit unserem König Reza Pahlawi. Der ist der Einzige, der dem Iran ein wahres Referendum bringen kann.“ Shirafkan wünschte sich zudem, dass Deutschland als erstes Land iranische Diplomaten ausweist. „Das würde ein so großes Zeichen setzen. Es wäre vielleicht diplomatisch gar nicht so wichtig, aber für die Iraner wäre das ein großes Zeichen.“ Auch lebten viele Kinder von iranischen Regierungsvertretern in Deutschland. Deutsch-Iranerin forderte, dass diese ausreisen müssten. Im Vorfeld der Demonstration auf der Theresienwiese gab Kronprinz Reza Pahlavi, Sohn des letzten Schahs von Persien, am Rande der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz eine Pressekonferenz. Hinter dem Oppositionsführer, der seit 46 Jahren für den Fall des Mullah-Regimes kämpft, stehen Millionen Iraner im In- und Ausland. Pahlavi erklärte, er strebe weder nach Macht, noch nach Titeln. Sein einziges Ziel sei die Freiheit des iranischen Volkes. Für die Zeit nach dem Regime und den Übergang zu einer Demokratie hat er genaue Vorstellungen: Zentrale Prinzipien, die das zukünftige Iran prägen sollen, seien territoriale Integrität, individuelle Freiheiten, Gleichheit aller Bürger und die Trennung von Religion und Staat. Was Europa von einem starken, freien Iran hätte, fragte ihn die Epoch Times. „Wir haben jetzt die Möglichkeit, dass es aufgrund der Fortsetzung des Status quo zu einer noch stärkeren Migration nach Europa kommt. Europa ist bereits gesättigt und hat ein großes Problem, wenn es um Einwanderung geht“, so der in den USA lebende Pahlavi. Aber noch wichtiger sei die Möglichkeit für Europa, mithilfe des Irans seinen Energiebedarf zu decken. Zum Schluss seiner Rede bat Pahlavi, in Anspielung auf Kennedys „Ich bin ein Berliner“, nun in Solidarität mit dem iranischen Volk zu sagen: „Man-e Irani“ – „Ich bin ein Iraner“. Zum Video: https://www.epochtimes.de/epoch-tv/vor-ort/exil-iraner-das-ist-das-ende-a5399043.html

Auf der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz waren die Beziehungen zwischen den USA und Europa das Top-Thema. Die Hosts Anna Engelke und Stefan Niemann schildern in dieser Sonderfolge von Streitkräfte und Strategien ihre Eindrücke und analysieren die Reden. Am ersten Tag hatte Bundeskanzler Merz sich von der US-Politik unter Präsident Trump abgegrenzt und deutlich gemacht, dass es einen starken europäischen Pfeiler innerhalb der NATO braucht. Nach den harschen Aussagen von US-Vizepräsident Vance im vergangenen Jahr war vor allem die Rede des US-Außenministers Rubio mit Spannung erwartet worden. Dieser würdigte zwar die Geschichte des transatlantischen Bündnisses, sprach aber auch von Fehlern, die gemacht worden seien, und stellte sich klar hinter die Politik von US-Präsident Trump.Über die Rede von Rubio sprechen Tina Hassel und Kai Küstner mit der EU-Außenbeauftragten Kaja Kallas. Sie betont, man wolle weiterhin starke transatlantische Bindungen. Gleichzeitig verweist auch sie auf einen stärkeren europäischen Pfeiler in der NATO. Außerdem äußert sie sich im Interview zur Diskussion über die europäische atomare Abschreckung und den russischen Angriffskrieg gegen die Ukraine: „Ich will nicht mehr Nuklearwaffen. Im Gegenteil, das könnte sonst eine sehr, sehr gefährliche Welt werden“, so Kallas im Interview. Den meisten Applaus bei der Sicherheitskonferenz hat Präsident Selenskyj bekommen, berichtet Anna. Er bat die westlichen Verbündeten einmal mehr eindringlich um raschere Waffenlieferungen und erinnerte daran, welchen Preis sein Land bisher für den Krieg bezahlt hat.Eine große Rolle spielte bei der Sicherheitskonferenz auch der Iran. Der Sohn des letzten Schahs von Persien, Reza Pahlavi, erklärte, er strebe im Fall eines erfolgreichen Regierungswechsels im Iran keine Führungsrolle an. Pahlavi nahm an einer Demonstration von mehr als 250.000 Exil-Iranern in München teil, die gegen das Mullah-Regime in Teheran protestierten.Lob und Kritik, alles bitte per Mail an streitkraefte@ndr.de Europas neues Selbstbewusstsein auf der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/msc-kallas-eu-usa-102.html Analyse der Rede von US-Außenminister Rubio in München https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/rubio-rede-sicherheitskonferenz-100.html Alle Folgen von “Streitkräfte und Strategien” https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/info/podcast2998.html Podcast-Tipp “Bosettis Woche” mit Florian Schroeder http://1.ard.de/extra-3-bosettis-Woche-schroeder-sus

durée : 00:58:57 - Le Cours de l'histoire - par : Xavier Mauduit, Maïwenn Guiziou - Janvier 1979, le shah d'Iran s'exile. La voie s'ouvre au retour de l'ayatollah Khomeini à Téhéran. Le régime des Pahlavi s'effondre avec la révolution iranienne, qui aboutit bientôt à la proclamation d'une république islamique, placée sous le signe d'un islam de plus en plus rigoriste. - réalisation : Thomas Beau - invités : Bernard Hourcade Géographe, directeur de recherche émérite au CNRS et membre du comité de rédaction de la revue "Orient XXI"; Marie Ladier-Fouladi Sociologue et démographe, directrice de recherche honoraire au CNRS

durée : 00:58:57 - Le Cours de l'histoire - par : Xavier Mauduit - Janvier 1979, le shah d'Iran s'exile. La voie s'ouvre au retour de l'ayatollah Khomeini à Téhéran. Le régime des Pahlavi s'effondre avec la révolution iranienne, qui aboutit bientôt à la proclamation d'une république islamique, placée sous le signe d'un islam de plus en plus rigoriste. - réalisation : Maïwenn Guiziou, Thomas Beau, Jeanne Delecroix, Jeanne Coppey, Raphaël Laloum, Chloé Rouillon, Sidonie Lebot, Maël Vincent--Randonnier - invités : Bernard Hourcade Géographe, directeur de recherche émérite au CNRS et membre du comité de rédaction de la revue "Orient XXI", Marie Ladier-Fouladi Sociologue et démographe, directrice de recherche honoraire au CNRS Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Hugh speaks with exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, Dr. Dan Schueftan, and Adm. Mark C. Montgomery (USN, Ret.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

durée : 00:58:56 - Le Cours de l'histoire - par : Xavier Mauduit, Maïwenn Guiziou - En 1921, un coup d'État renverse la dynastie des Qadjar et annonce le règne des Pahlavi. Entre modernisation et répression, la Perse, devenue l'Iran, s'établit comme puissance régionale et internationale. - réalisation : Thomas Beau - invités : Oliver Bast Professeur à l'Université Sorbonne Nouvelle, spécialiste de l'histoire contemporaine de l'Iran; Salomé Michel Docteure en langues, civilisations et sociétés orientales

durée : 00:58:56 - Le Cours de l'histoire - par : Xavier Mauduit - En 1921, un coup d'État renverse la dynastie des Qadjar et annonce le règne des Pahlavi. Entre modernisation et répression, la Perse, devenue l'Iran, s'établit comme puissance régionale et internationale. - réalisation : Maïwenn Guiziou, Thomas Beau, Jeanne Delecroix, Jeanne Coppey, Raphaël Laloum, Chloé Rouillon, Sidonie Lebot, Maël Vincent--Randonnier - invités : Oliver Bast Professeur à l'Université Sorbonne Nouvelle, spécialiste de l'histoire contemporaine de l'Iran, Salomé Michel Docteure en langues, civilisations et sociétés orientales Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Von Christa Zöchling. Ein Kronprinz stünde bereit: Reza Pahlavi. Dem ältesten Sohn des verstorbenen Schahs, traut man im rechten wie linken Lager zu, das Mullah-Regime im Iran abzulösen. Von Korruption und Folter des Schah-Regimes hat er sich nie wirklich distanziert. Kann das gutgehen? // Die Dunkelkammer ist ein Stück Pressefreiheit.   Unabhängigen Journalismus kannst Du mit einer Mitgliedschaft via Steady   unterstützen https://steady.page/de/die-dunkelkammer/about   Vielen Dank! Michael Nikbakhsh im Namen des Dunkelkammer-Teams 

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… 

In the 1970s, American curator Donna Stein served as an art advisor to Empress Farah Diba Pahlavi, the Shahbanu of Iran. Together, Stein and Pahlavi generated an art market in Iran, as Stein encouraged Pahlavi's patronage of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art. Today, the contemporary section of the Iranian National Collection―most of which continues to languish in storage―is considered one of the most significant collections of modern art outside of Europe and the United States. The Empress and I: How an Ancient Empire Collected, Rejected and Rediscovered Modern Art (Skira, 2020) is a vivid account of Stein's experience working on this storied intercultural initiative. In crafting her highly readable narrative, Stein cites a number of previously confidential documents, including private correspondence with artists and dealers. This text explores the relationship between two women united by their shared passion for the arts and the continued legacy of their partnership in today's art world. Kirstin L. Ellsworth holds a Ph.D. in the History of Art from Indiana University and is Associate Professor of Art History at California State University Dominguez Hills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In the 1970s, American curator Donna Stein served as an art advisor to Empress Farah Diba Pahlavi, the Shahbanu of Iran. Together, Stein and Pahlavi generated an art market in Iran, as Stein encouraged Pahlavi's patronage of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art. Today, the contemporary section of the Iranian National Collection―most of which continues to languish in storage―is considered one of the most significant collections of modern art outside of Europe and the United States. The Empress and I: How an Ancient Empire Collected, Rejected and Rediscovered Modern Art (Skira, 2020) is a vivid account of Stein's experience working on this storied intercultural initiative. In crafting her highly readable narrative, Stein cites a number of previously confidential documents, including private correspondence with artists and dealers. This text explores the relationship between two women united by their shared passion for the arts and the continued legacy of their partnership in today's art world. Kirstin L. Ellsworth holds a Ph.D. in the History of Art from Indiana University and is Associate Professor of Art History at California State University Dominguez Hills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

In 1944, Reza Shah died alone. Banished from his homeland and despised by his people. But even his most bitter critics couldn't deny one thing: He was the architect of a new Iran.The creator of a modern empire. Season three of The Lion and the Sun Podcast will start airing next week. While you can enjoy this season on its own, having some background never hurts. If you have the time and want the full picture, start with book one and follow the story through to book three; but if you're short on time, the season two recap will get you up to speed. (and the season one recap doesn't hurt either!) The Lion and the Sun is a podcast about the modern history of Iran. It’s a story of how Iran ended up where it is now and how religion, monarchy, democracy, and nationalism shaped the lives of its people across the 20th century. Book One: QajarHow the constitutional revolution created Iran's very first parliament (Majlis). This season follows the story of the fading Qajar monarchy, as unrest, foreign meddling, and political betrayal set the stage for Reza Khan's rise to power. Book Two: Reza ShahThe rise and fall of Reza Shah, the architect of modern Iran. Season Two chronicles the meteoric rise of Reza Khan from a simple soldier to the founding Shah of the Pahlavi dynasty, his radical transformation of Iran into a modern state, and his ultimate downfall. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok or X (Twitter).For early access to episodes, become a supporter on Patreon. The post Book Two Recap appeared first on The Lion and The Sun Podcast.

Michael Germi is a former Muslim that was born in Iran into a Shia Muslim family. In this setting he learned to practice Islam by praying 5 times a day toward Mecca. He fasted during Ramadan. He practiced self-mutilation for the cause of Allah. He migrated to Australia in 2006 and in 2009 placed his trust in Jesus Christ. He later moved to the States where he now proclaims the Gospel to Islamic nations. He has written several Farsi Christian books and desires to plant churches around the world where Persians are scattered. Iran is in upheaval. Since December 28th millions of people have been protesting against the regime. Merchants have taken to the streets, and the elderly who have been going with no salary are joining them as well as nurses, teachers, women, teenagers and many others. They have called out for the return of the Crown Prince of Iran, Reza Pavlavi. They have shouted, "This is the final battle; Pahlavi will return." and "This year is the year of blood; Ayatollah will fall." The Ayatollah has gone to great efforts to keep the rest of the world from knowing what has taken place. There are reports that the leadership of Iran has used snipers, the revolutionary guard and even chemical weapons to quell the unrest. News accounts have reported the massacre of many. There have been calls for new leadership in Iran as clerics demand executions. Recently Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared, "We broke the back of the rioters. The day of the successful crackdown will be remembered as a day of celebration for years to come." Our guest today is from Iran and knows all too well the authoritarian power of the Ayatollah and the threat of this Islamic regime.

Michael Germi is a former Muslim that was born in Iran into a Shia Muslim family. In this setting he learned to practice Islam by praying 5 times a day toward Mecca. He fasted during Ramadan. He practiced self-mutilation for the cause of Allah. He migrated to Australia in 2006 and in 2009 placed his trust in Jesus Christ. He later moved to the States where he now proclaims the Gospel to Islamic nations. He has written several Farsi Christian books and desires to plant churches around the world where Persians are scattered. Iran is in upheaval. Since December 28th millions of people have been protesting against the regime. Merchants have taken to the streets, and the elderly who have been going with no salary are joining them as well as nurses, teachers, women, teenagers and many others. They have called out for the return of the Crown Prince of Iran, Reza Pavlavi. They have shouted, "This is the final battle; Pahlavi will return." and "This year is the year of blood; Ayatollah will fall." The Ayatollah has gone to great efforts to keep the rest of the world from knowing what has taken place. There are reports that the leadership of Iran has used snipers, the revolutionary guard and even chemical weapons to quell the unrest. News accounts have reported the massacre of many. There have been calls for new leadership in Iran as clerics demand executions. Recently Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared, "We broke the back of the rioters. The day of the successful crackdown will be remembered as a day of celebration for years to come." Our guest today is from Iran and knows all too well the authoritarian power of the Ayatollah and the threat of this Islamic regime.

Trump signals doubts about Reza Pahlavi's ability to lead Iran, calling him “nice” but questioning real support on the ground. The panel debates whether Iran needs a battle-tested leader, why Trump won't fully back regime change, and why a “Zoom-call leader” won't close the deal.

Darrell Castle talks about Iran today and exploring the possibilities for changing the regime there from one run by Islamic fundamentalists to one run by the ex-Shah’s son, Reza Pahlavi. Transcription / Notes REGIME CHANGE IN IRAN Hello, this is Darrell Castle with today's Castle Report. This is Friday the 16th day of January in the year of our Lord 2026. I will be talking about Iran today and exploring the possibilities for changing the regime there from one run by Islamic fundamentalists to one run by the ex-Shah's son Reza Pahlavi. What does the US want in Iran and what is it willing to do to have it. Yes, it seems that revolution is in the air once again in Iran but this time it seems to be different. Every few years people grow weary of the Ayatollah's strict laws, its moral police, etc. and they take to the streets to protest. This time it seems to be different for several reasons. The protests are much more massive and widespread this time and the people are showing great courage because the last report I saw showed more than 2500 dead and 10,000 arrested so not just protests but war in the streets it seems. The Iranians don't waste much time on niceties such as a fair trial either because they arrest a protester one day and publicly hang him the next as a warning to others. Another reason why this time might be different is that the US President is clearly fully supporting the protesters with his words and promises of military action. The primary reason, however, is that this time there are real reasons other that the resistance to fundamentalist Islam. The last large-scale protests happened when a young woman was arrested by the moral police and she ended up raped and murdered in their custody. The regime is apparently then made up of very bad people and that is always involved in the unrest. This time, in addition, there is a critical, life threatening nationwide water shortage caused or at least made worse by the regime's misuse of water facilities, reservoirs, etc. The water shortage is so bad that the capital city of Tehran is threatened with water rationing. For a city of 9 million that would be catastrophic. The final straw in this round of unrest has been the skyrocketing inflation and destruction of the purchasing power of the Iranian rial. The rial has been devalued so much that Iranian reports now express inflation in terms of dollars. It has lost 60% of its value since last June. So, the regime is bad and the people are courageous. Hundreds killed and thousands arrested which for many is the same thing. The US, through its chief executive, threatens to “hit them very hard.” The US currently has about 2000 troops next door in Iraq and all US bases in the region are on high alert. The US Central Command and certain regional partners have opened a new Middle East Air and Missile Defense command center at the US airbase in Qatar. Reports yesterday said that US troops are now being evacuated in expectation of an Iranian attack. If you have any doubt about whether the US considers itself to be responsible for policing the world and making it right in the US President's eyes those doubts should be erased. When one country has regime change fostered on it quite often it makes a lot of other countries mad and this situation is no different. The US announced a 25% tariff on countries that do business with Iran and that has made the Chinese very angry, Iran is a key part of China's multi-trillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative and they desperately want the Mullahs to stay in power. So, the US is, in its own eyes, the policeman of the world. The Iranians seem genuinely disturbed this time unlike all the other times. Their repressive tactics don't seem to be working as well this time. I guess all the Mossad and CIA agents on the ground in Iran encourage the people to carry on. Reports coming out of Iran are that many in the regime want to talk diplomatically with the US this time to avoid a US attack. Talks were scheduled but when Trump heard that people were being killed and hanged he canceled the talks. My opinion is that the regime wanted talks not to diplomatically agree to reforms but to preserve their power. The other problem with talks is that if the US held talks and agreed for the regime to stay in power with US blessing then the US administration would lose its standing. Right now, the people protesting, undoubtedly with Mossad and CIA encouragement, are literally dying and risking their lives to bring about the downfall of the Ayatollah's rule and they expect the US to refrain from diplomatically supporting it. We now have about four decades of diplomatic efforts with Iran without any noticeable results except to make the situation worse so I suppose talking to them and sending them money is pointless. It makes sense to me to stop business and encourage our allies to stop business with a regime that commits such human rights abuses as long as it's universally applied. That's the problem though isn't it. The concept of isolating human rights abusers is not universally applied and everyone knows it including the Iranians. It's hard to stay on the moral high road under such circumstances. Iran, ever the implacable adversary, as usual is talking tough. Would a sensible leader threaten war with an adversary many times stronger when that leader has what appears to be a weakened or destroyed armed forces. The Ayatollah is doing just that but I don't think he is insane, no, he is living out the Islamic book as he perceives it. It tells him seek death instead of life and wash the cities of the world with blood and constant war until the 12th Imman, the Mahdi comes and makes the world into what the books tells him it should be and will be. Rather than insanity he really does literally believe the words in the Islamic Holy Book written almost 1400 years ago. Western leaders don't understand that because they believe nothing. Religion, whether Christianity or anything else is just a ruse they use to get elected. They really believe nothing and worship only the god of power to which they are utterly addicted. This man, the Ayatollah, the unbending foe is different. He will pretend to negotiate for a better deal but when his gullible adversaries in the West deliver he will not comply because he believes the words in that book and nothing else matters to him. He warns the US, through his foreign minister, that he is ready for war if Washington wants to test it. I'm sure he is ready and he apparently doesn't mind how much his people suffer. Why doesn't he get them some food and especially water. I guess it's because he doesn't know how and besides the book doesn't tell him to do that. Why won't he make a deal with the great Satan for water technology and resources, well the answer to that question is obvious by the name of his adversary. The foreign minister said if the US wants war like it did before, Iran is ready for it but he hopes the US will choose the wise diplomatic option. The other way leads to criminal war like the abduction of Nichalos Maduro did. He hopes the US will negotiate rather than make war for Israel's interests. There is a man here in the US who has been very vocal in support of the protestors on social media. That man is Reza Pahlavi, the son of former Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, who has been living in exile in the US since the ouster from power of the Shah in 1979 Islamic Revolution. He has been very active with international media appearances as well as social media and the other day he met with Trump's chief Middle East negotiator, Steve Wittkof. Some of the demonstrators in Tehran shout long live the Shah. My guess is that they are too young to remember what life was really like under the Shah. Pahlavi, to my knowledge, has not stated his true intentions with respect to Iran but he is scheduled to travel to Mar-a-Lago to meet with Trump as well as to deliver a speech at the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast. Very interesting indeed because that makes me think of the real reason for all this. Who are the American politicians who favor the interests of a foreign country over that of the American people. Just about all of them it seems. Last Tuesday, the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, said there is no room in his party for those who do not support regime change wars. He said all should be in on overthrowing the Iranian government allegedly on Israel's behalf. There are many polls which show the Ambassador is dead wrong (no pun intended) about that. Polls show that far more Americans support my position of come home and mind your own business rather than the Ambassador's position of fighting for greater Israel in the Middle East. Did Trump commit an act of war against Iran when he sent stealth bombers a few weeks ago. The real question is not was the attack an act of war but was the attack at the bequest of a foreign leader and if so will that same leader request or demand another attack on Iran this time. My conclusion is that yes, he will do it despite the undeniable fact that the American people are sick of foreign wars that have nothing to do with them but are beneficial to foreign nations and their leaders. Meanwhile, in Iran the regime has shut down the internet across the country in an effort to prevent people from organizing meetings and protests. Elon Musk has provided his Starlink system and anyone in Iran can access it without charge he says. There are rumors that the Chinese have provided technology to Iran to disable Starlink. Anytime it is so obvious that an entire people group is not free it causes anger and outrage here in America. In response the Iranians have threatened to assassinate President Trump pledging that “this time we will not miss.” Well, a regime that murders and hangs its own people and which is mired in a water crises and inflation might want to consider a more low-key approach especially when that regime's past performance against the US air force is considered. For now the ISW reports that protests have been suppressed by security forces but could erupt again at any time so we will see. Finally, folks, to close this Castle Report here is an interesting quote from Paul Craig Roberts. “The United States is a strange place. Americans pledge their allegiance to the United States of America, but their government pledges allegiance to Israel. President Trump parades around as if he is master of the world, but he is not even master of his own country.” At least that's the way I see it, Until next time folks, This is Darrell Castle, Thanks for listening.

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.

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

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

The panel explains why this moment in Iran is different than the past, from CIA-era interventions to today's pressure campaign. They break down Reza Pahlavi, cult-like politics, intervention vs isolation, and why Trump's role may be decisive.

Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has lived in the U.S. for decades, but is casting himself as part of the future of Iran amid protests. He wants President Trump to intervene "so this regime finally collapses and puts an end to all the problems that we are facing." Pahlavi said his nearly half century in the U.S. is an asset to replace the Islamic Republic with what he called a "democratic alternative." Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing intense criticism, accused of allowing X users to generate sexually explicit images of real women and children. One of the alleged victims is Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Musk's children. She said she discovered people used Grok to generate and publish sexualized deepfake images without her permission and share them on X. Musk has not responded to a request for comment. Oprah Winfrey is opening up about her personal weight journey. In her new book, "Enough: Your Health, Your Weight and What It's Like To Be Free," she reveals she went from blaming and shaming herself to transforming her health. Winfrey and Dr. Ania Jastreboff, the book's co-author, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about ending the shame around weight, diet culture and GLP-1 medications. You can purchase Winfrey and Jastreboff's book by clicking here: https://amzn.to/3N2zRSu Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show. Content creator Melani Sanders shares in her viral videos all the things menopausal women no longer care about. She speaks to "CBS Mornings" about her new book, "The Official We Do Not Care Club Handbook: A Hot-Mess Guide for Women in Perimenopause, Menopause, and Beyond Who Are Over It" and how one viral video started a movement. You can purchase Sanders' book by clicking here: https://amzn.to/3YUHay3 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking developments in Iran as Ayatollah Khamenei issues threats, shuts down the internet, and protests turn deadly. Patrick Bet-David and Rob Schneider analyze Khamenei's tweets, the communications blackout, Reza Pahlavi's mixed messaging, and why leadership, leverage, and diplomacy will determine Iran's future. This is about power, timing, and survival.

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. Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Iran’s parliament speaker has threatened to attack Israel and US military and shipping targets, were the US to launch a strike on the country that is increasingly isolated from the world by the theocratic regime. As nationwide protests reached the two-week mark today, we discuss how Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi is trying to position himself as a player in his country’s future and the nexus between the anti-regime protests and Israel. The US military said on Saturday that it had carried out multiple strikes in Syria targeting the Islamic State terror group as part of an operation that Washington launched in December after an attack on American personnel on December 13. At the same time, after talks in Paris last week, Israel and Syria agreed to create a mechanism that will facilitate de-escalation, diplomacy and commercial opportunities between the two countries, according to a joint statement from the two countries and the US that was released by Washington. We unwind what is happening on the ground. Under a military aid package negotiated in 2016, Israel receives some $3.8 billion annually from the US, mostly in the form of subsidies to buy American-made arms. The aid package, which took effect in 2018, is set to expire in 2028. Recently, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making statements that add up to a growing interest for Israel to wean itself from this aid. Berman weighs in. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Death toll in Iran protest crackdown said to pass 115; Trump reportedly considering strike As Iranian regime shuts down internet, even Starlink seemingly being jammed Iran’s exiled crown prince Pahlavi takes on leading role urging protests in former homeland US military says it carried out strikes across Syria targeting Islamic State Syria says Kurdish fighters being moved from Aleppo after days of deadly clashes Israel and Syria agree on mechanism to share intel, seek economic ties Netanyahu says he aims to end US military aid to Israel within a decade Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Podwaves and Ari Schlacht. IMAGE: Protesters participate in a demonstration in Berlin, Germany, in support of the nationwide mass anti-regime protests in Iran, January 10, 2026. (AP/Ebrahim Noroozi)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

durée : 00:59:04 - Toute une vie - par : Michel Pomarède - 1971. Palais du Golestan, à Téhéran, magnifique palais des Roses qui a abrité d'abord la dynastie Qadjar, puis, depuis 1925, celle des Pahlavi. C'est la cérémonie du Salam : les membres de la cour, du gouvernement, des corps constitués s'inclinent presque à l'horizontale devant le monarque. - réalisation : Charlotte Roux

After another night of nationwide protests, the exiled son of Iran's ousted shah has urged Iranians to go further and seize and hold city centres. We hear from Iran expert Sanam Vakil of Chatham House.Also in the programme: we hear from Aleppo after clashes between Syrian government forces and Kurdish militia; and a trip through David Bowie's London.(Picture: Protesters gather as vehicles burn, amid evolving anti-government unrest, in Tehran, Iran, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video released on January 9, 2026. Credit: Reuters)

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As Iran's protests escalate and Khamenei reportedly looks for an exit, Patrick explains why Reza Pahlavi is not the answer. This clip breaks down the reality on the ground, the desperation of Iran's people, and why romanticizing the past won't free the country.