Podcasts about Pahlavi

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 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?

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?

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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 - 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

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

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 - 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

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

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 dieser Folge sprechen Karsten Kammholz und ich, Reza Mehman, über die Reaktionen auf unsere letzte Iran Episode, siehe https://youtu.be/GXsLfZ7xmB0 , und über die Frage, die viele gerade beschäftigt: Was passiert nach einem möglichen Regimesturz im Iran wirklich? Ich lese mehrere Kommentare aus der Community vor, ordne sie ein und diskutiere mit Karsten die harten Punkte: Ist Reza Pahlavi nur Symbol oder echte Option? Kann Demokratie von außen entstehen oder muss Veränderung zwingend von innen kommen? Warum sind viele Exil Iraner so gespalten und warum wird der Weg zur Freiheit oft auf eine einzelne Person projiziert? Wir sprechen außerdem über das geopolitische Umfeld: die Rolle der USA, Trumps Deal Logik, die Angst vor einem Flächenbrand in der Region, die militärische Realität, die Frage nach Israel und was Europa und Deutschland überhaupt tun können oder eben nicht. Und ja, wir gehen auch an ein unbequemes Thema ran: Framing in Medien, die Verantwortung von öffentlich rechtlichen Sendern, und warum ich als opinion driven Podcaster anders spreche als ein Journalist. Wenn du verstehen willst, warum dieses Thema so emotional ist und gleichzeitig so komplex, dann hör rein. Shownotes 00:00 Warum diese Folge: Kommentare zur Iran Episode sprengen alles, positiv wie negativ 00:02 Regimesturz ist nicht gleich Freiheit: was passiert nach dem Sturz wirklich? Syrien als Warnung 00:05 Trump, USA und Deal Logik: große Drohkulisse, aber kein klarer Kurs für Freiheit im Iran 00:11 Exil Iraner Dilemma: Schuldgefühl, Rückkehr Frage und die Angst später verurteilt zu werden 00:14 Reza Pahlavi: Hoffnungsträger oder Risiko? Medien Framing, Sippenhaft, Machtanspruch Debatte 00:21 Flächenbrand Risiko: Iran, Israel, USA, militärische Realität und warum vieles unkalkulierbar bleibt 00:39 EU Sanktionen und Medien: Symbolpolitik, Nachrichtenlogik und warum Iran nicht dauerhaft Top Thema ist Highlight Passagen „Ein Regimesturz ist nicht automatisch Freiheit. Danach beginnt die eigentliche Arbeit.“ „Ich bin enttäuscht von Trump. Ich hatte gehofft, dass Worte auch mal Taten bedeuten.“ „Als Exil Iraner hast du dieses Schuldgefühl immer dabei. Du bist sicher und andere werden geschlachtet.“ „Wenn wir schon Gebühren zahlen, wünsche ich mir neutrale Infos. Kein Framing.“ „Demokratie ist nichts Selbstverständliches. Sie ist anstrengend und sie braucht jeden.“ „Wir drehen uns im Kreis: Der Schah war schlimm. Ok. Aber was ist jetzt die Lösung für morgen?“ „Europa kann Sanktionen beschließen. Das ist ein Zeichen. Aber es verändert erstmal nichts.“ „Die große Frage ist nicht nur wer stürzt das Regime. Die große Frage ist: Was kommt danach?“ Wenn du mich unterstützen möchtest, dann schaue gerne in meinen Supplements Shop https://projectnutrition.de vorbei. Folgt mir hier auf YouTube, Instagram oder Linkedin https://www.instagram.com/rezamehman_/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rezamehman/

...und warum unterstützen so viele Exil-Iraner*innen Reza Pahlavi und seine Monarchistenbewegung? Ende Dezember 2025 ist im Iran erneut eine Welle von Massenprotesten ausgebrochen. Das inzwischen nach außen gelangte Bildmaterial und die Augenzeugenberichte deuten darauf hin, dass Zehntausende Menschen während der Proteste durch Regimekräfte getötet und eine noch größere Zahl verletzt und verhaftet wurde. Momentan sieht es so aus, als sei es dem Regime gelungen, die Proteste niederzuschlagen. Der Wunsch nach einem Ende der Herrschaft der Mullahs bleibt bestehen. Was danach kommen soll – darüber herrscht im Iran und insbesondere unter Iraner*innen im Exil jedoch Uneinigkeit. Viele Iraner*innen wünschen sich ein demokratisches System: weder Mullah noch Schah. Gleichzeitig präsentiert sich der Sohn des letzten Schahs, Reza Pahlavi, mit seiner Monarchistenbewegung vor allem im Ausland medienwirksam als einzige Alternative zum Mullah-Regime. Warum kann sich das herrschende Regime trotz des großen Drucks von innen und außen an der Macht halten, und was müsste passieren, damit es stürzt? Wer ist Reza Pahlavi, und welche Vision hat er für den Iran? Warum wird er von so vielen Exiliraner*innen, aber auch von Staaten wie Israel und den USA, unterstützt? Und wie groß und organisiert ist die Bewegung, die sowohl eine Rückkehr der Pahlavi-Dynastie als auch das Mullah-Regime ablehnt? In dieser Folge von Weltunordnung spricht Pauline Jäckels mit dem Protestforscher und Iranexperten Tareq Sydiq. Sydiq forscht am Zentrum für Konfliktforschung der Universität Marburg und hat zur iranischen Innenpolitik promoviert. Er beschäftigt sich weltweit mit Protestbewegungen, unter anderem im Iran, in Japan, Pakistan und England. Sein Buch „Die neue Protestkultur“ ist 2024 im Hanser Verlag erschienen. Schreibt uns an: weltunordnung@rosalux.org

Part 1:We talk with Steve Paikin, Canadian journalist, broadcaster, and talk show host.We discuss what is the future for Canada, after the Canadian Prime Minister's speech at Davos. We are not friends any more, and the new reality is that Canada will likely sever many ties to the US. Canada will be spending more on its defense.Part 2:We talk with Eric Lob, Associate Professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations, Florida International University.We discuss the Iranian situation: massive popular protests in Iran, the government's brutal repression, and what is likely to come next. Reza Pahlavi, now the putative shah, is attempting to capitalize on the unrest, and return the Pahlavi family to power with himself as the monarchy's head.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: John Prine, "That's how every empire falls."  2015

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.

Kể từ sau vụ Mỹ bắt cóc Maduro, thế giới ngày càng lo ngại về việc liệu Mỹ và Israel có nhân bối cảnh bất ổn leo thang tại Iran để phát động một cuộc tấn công quân sự nhằm vào Iran, hay thậm chí tìm cách lật đổ chính quyền hiện tại của nước này hay không.Xem thêm.

X: @PahlaviReza @ileaderssummit @americasrt1776 @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk @JTitMVirginia Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy highlighting Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's message to Americans and world leaders to engage in a "just intervention" on behalf of the people of Iran seeking freedom from a tyrannical regime in Tehran. Thousands of protesters were killed by a tyrannical regime in Tehran. Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy attended a strategic gathering at the National Press Club where Crown Reza Pahlavi delivered a message to invited guests and members of the media. His plea was relayed to the American people, citizens around the world from other free societies, and world leaders including President Donald J. Trump. Reza Pahlavi called for the U.S. to take decisive action against the “instrument of repression” in Tehran to stop the brutal crackdown on anti-government protests and warned against any deals with the country's autocratic leaders. americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 X: @PahlaviReza @ileaderssummit @americasrt1776 @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk @JTitMVirginia America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 68 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Tune into WTON in Central Virginia on Sunday mornings at 9:30 A.M. (ET). Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

L'Iran fait la Une de la plupart des hebdomadaires. « Iran, le soulèvement d'un peuple », titre le Nouvel Obs, qui ajoute : « La dictature des mollahs est dans l'impasse (…) La République islamique a lancé des représailles d'autant plus sanguinaires que, très affaiblie par la crise économique et les conséquences du 7 octobre, elle est au bord du précipice ». « La liberté ou la mort », clame de son côté le Point, qui salue « l'héroïsme des Iraniens contre les mollahs ». Quant à l'Express, il titre : « Le peuple contre les islamistes », avec en filigrane un turban blanc qui s'enflamme. « L'avenir du guide suprême ne tient qu'à un fil », précise l'hebdomadaire. « Même si la brutale répression réduit les chances d'une chute immédiate du pouvoir, l'hypothèse d'un basculement prochain de la République islamique demeure entière. » Marianne, de son côté, s'interroge : « Iran, la fin des mollahs ? »  Et juge « qu'en tuant des milliers de manifestants, la théocratie islamique a fait le choix de la terreur comme ultime mode de survie ». Ce que ne dément pas la Tribune Dimanche selon laquelle, « dans leur répression sanglante, les forces de l'ordre visent les yeux des manifestants ». « Des centaines d'Iraniens ont perdu un œil depuis le début des protestations ». « Cibler les yeux, c'est cibler les témoins, la conscience et la mémoire collective », explique une activiste iranienne. Témoignages d'Iraniens Le Parisien Dimanche a interrogé Kian Habibian, co-fondateur de l'association We are Iranian Students, selon lequel, « face à l'ampleur du mouvement, le gouvernement a payé des forces étrangères, notamment des milices irakiennes ». « Beaucoup de témoins disent qu'ils avaient face à eux des hommes qui ne parlaient pas persan mais arabe et qu'ils tiraient dans le tas. Cette absence de lien avec la population expliquerait en partie la sévérité de la répression », commente le Parisien Dimanche. Courrier international, de son côté, publie la lettre qu'un habitant de Téhéran (qui a préféré rester anonyme) a adressée au média d'opposition Iran International. Dans cette lettre, il explique « que les massacres sont sans précédent. Je sais que l'expression est galvaudée, alors je vais m'expliquer. Parmi les personnes que l'on croise, à qui l'on parle, toutes ou presque connaissent une victime. J'en connais personnellement cinq. L'une est morte, deux sont blessées, et on est sans nouvelles des deux autres depuis trois jours. » Cet habitant de Téhéran fait aussi part de sa rancœur vis-à-vis des exilés : « À qui est le sang qui coule ? » demande-t-il. « Comment pouvez-vous appeler les gens à risquer leur vie sans avoir ne serait-ce qu'une ébauche de plan pour réagir une fois l'appareil de répression enclenché ? Je suis en colère (ajoute-t-il) contre les combattants par procuration, bien à l'abri hors d'Iran et devant leur clavier ». Le régime des mollahs en danger Dans la perspective d'une chute du régime, un nom revient très souvent. « Reza Pahlavi, le recours », titre Le Point, selon lequel « l'appel du fils du dernier chah d'Iran a été entendu par une partie de la population qui voit en lui l'incarnation d'une transition démocratique ». Dans l'hebdomadaire satirique Charlie Hebdo, la spécialiste de l'Iran, Amélie Chelly, met toutefois un bémol à cet enthousiasme. « Ce n'est pas parce que l'on crie des slogans pro-Pahlavi que l'on appelle à ce qu'il arrive au pouvoir. Les Iraniens fonctionnent plus par symboles que les Occidentaux. Pour eux, le dernier Pahlavi est le défroqueur de mollahs. 'Vive Pahlavi' signifie d'abord  'mort aux aux religieux' ». Le Nouvel Obs, lui non plus, ne cache pas ses réserves et parle d'un « encombrant héritier » : « Néoconservateur et premier soutien de Donald Trump et de Benyamin Netanyahou, il surfe en réalité sur la vague montante de la droite ultra dans le monde ». Interrogée, l'opposante iranienne Mahtab Ghorbani, réfugiée politique en France, explique que « soixante-dix pour cent des Iraniens sont nés après la révolution islamique et n'ont rien connu d'autre (…) Beaucoup ignorent que les Pahlavi ne soutiennent pas la démocratie. »  L'inconnue Donald Trump  « Avec l'imprévisible président des Etats-Unis, une intervention militaire américaine, un temps attendue en milieu de semaine, n'est toujours pas exclue », estime le Parisien Dimanche. Le Journal du Dimanche est également dans l'expectative : « Entre démonstration de force et retenue calculée, Donald Trump n'a pas encore choisi de frapper le régime des mollahs », constate le journal, qui ajoute toutefois : « C'est une constante chez les Américains de vouloir provoquer la chute des tyrans, sans se demander de quoi demain sera fait (…) La liberté n'est pas gratuite», disait Georges Bush en Irak. Encore faut-il justement qu'elle trouve un cadre pour s'établir. « Or, on l'a encore vu avec le Venezuela, au grand dam de l'opposition, seul le pétrole trouve grâce aux yeux de Trump», conclut le Journal du Dimanche. 

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.

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

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.

President Trump promises help for Iranian protesters, with death toll estimated above 10,000; Chris Mitchell talks about the Iranian government's brutal crackdown; Christian persecution rising; & singer Victory Boyd discusses her new music.

President Trump promises help for Iranian protesters, with death toll estimated above 10,000; Chris Mitchell talks about the Iranian government's brutal crackdown; Christian persecution rising; & singer Victory Boyd discusses her new music.

President Trump promises help for Iranian protesters, with death toll estimated above 10,000; Chris Mitchell talks about the Iranian government's brutal crackdown; Christian persecution rising; & singer Victory Boyd discusses her new music.

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.

Ce lundi 12 janvier, dans sa chronique, Annalisa Cappellini est s'est penchée sur la probable chute du régime des mollahs . Cette chronique est à voir ou écouter du lundi au vendredi dans Good Morning Business, présentée par Laure Closier sur BFM Business.

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

Seit Ende Dezember gibt es Proteste im ganzen Land. Der Druck auf Irans Staatschef wächst immer mehr – von innen und von außen.

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)

C dans l'air du 9 janvier 2026 - Trump : après le Venezuela, l'Iran ?Le mouvement de contestation, qui a débuté fin décembre en Iran, se poursuit et s'étend à travers tout le pays. Jeudi, une foule compacte s'est rassemblée sur l'un des principaux axes du nord-ouest de Téhéran, au douzième jour d'une nouvelle vague de protestations contre le régime des mollahs, selon des vidéos publiées sur les réseaux sociaux.Avant la coupure d'Internet intervenue jeudi dans tout le pays, des vidéos montrant d'importantes manifestations dans de nombreuses villes iraniennes ont pu être mises en ligne. On y voit des foules scandant des slogans tels que « Mort à [Ali] Khamenei », le Guide suprême iranien, et « C'est la dernière bataille, Pahlavi reviendra », en référence à la dynastie du même nom, renversée en 1979 par la révolution islamique, dans plusieurs villes du pays.Après s'être dit « à l'écoute » des protestataires aux premiers jours de la contestation, le régime iranien a basculé dans une répression violente à mesure que le mouvement s'amplifiait. Selon un bilan publié jeudi par l'IHR, une ONG établie en Norvège qui dispose d'un large réseau d'informateurs en Iran, au moins 45 manifestants, dont huit mineurs, ont été tués depuis le début de la mobilisation.Aux États-Unis, lors d'un entretien avec l'animateur radio conservateur Hugh Hewitt, Donald Trump a réitéré hier soir ses menaces contre l'Iran : « Je leur ai fait savoir que s'ils commençaient à tuer des gens, ce qu'ils ont tendance à faire pendant leurs émeutes — ils ont beaucoup d'émeutes —, s'ils le font, nous les frapperons très fort », a-t-il prévenu. Le Guide suprême iranien, de son côté, a averti ce vendredi que « l'arrogant » dirigeant américain serait « renversé » et a prévenu que son pays ne « reculerait pas » face à des manifestants qualifiés de « saboteurs » et de « vandales ».Alors, que va faire Donald Trump ? Après le Venezuela, les États-Unis pourraient-ils frapper l'Iran ? Quelques heures seulement avant la capture du leader vénézuélien — allié de l'Iran —, le président américain avait déjà averti Téhéran que le régime n'avait pas intérêt à tuer des manifestants, faute de quoi les États-Unis interviendraient.Depuis, le président Donald Trump, totalement désinhibé, multiplie les menaces à l'égard de Cuba, du Groenland — dépendance du Danemark, membre de l'OTAN — de la Colombie, du Mexique, et renforce sa mainmise sur le Venezuela. Ainsi, malgré les mises en garde de Moscou, Washington a saisi ces derniers jours plusieurs pétroliers accusés de contourner le blocus contre le Venezuela, dont un qui battait depuis peu pavillon russe. Au risque d'une escalade du conflit entre la Russie et l'Occident ?Le président américain a également annoncé hier que les États-Unis allaient mener des frappes « au sol » contre les cartels de la drogue mexicains, sans préciser exactement où.Nos experts :- Isabelle LASSERRE - Correspondante diplomatique - Le Figaro, spécialiste des questions de stratégie et de géopolitique- Général Dominique TRINQUAND - Ancien chef de la mission militaire française auprès de l'ONU, auteur de D'un monde à l'autre- Lucas MENGET - Grand reporter, réalisateur du documentaire Des trains dans la guerre- Patricia ALLÉMONIÈRE - Grand reporter, spécialiste des questions internationales- Armin AREFI (en Duplex) - Grand reporter spécialiste de l'Iran –Le PointÉmission : C dans l'air - L'intégraleAnimé par:Aurélie CasseProduit par : France Télévisions - Mediawan

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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.

The 2,500-year celebration of the Persian Empire,[1] officially known as the 2,500-year celebration of the Empire of Iran (Persian: جشن‌های ۲۵۰۰ ساله شاهنشاهی ایران, romanized: Jašn-hây-e 2500 sale' šâhanšâhi Irân), was hosted by the Pahlavi dynasty in the Imperial State of Iran in October 1971. Concentrated at Persepolis, it consisted of an elaborate set of grand festivities that sought to honour the legacy of the Achaemenid Empire, which was founded by Cyrus the Great in 550 BC.[2][3] The event was aimed at highlighting ancient Iranian history and also showcasing the country's contemporary advances under Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who had been reigning as the Shah of Iran since 1941.[4][5] The site brought sixty members of royalty and heads of state from abroad.[6]