Eye For Iran

Iran International English

From Iran International comes the 'Eye for Iran' podcast, a weekly show that will take listeners beyond the headlines, deep into the Iran stories that matter most. With compelling interviews, expert analysis and high impact investigations, host Negar Mojtahedi examines the latest developments in and around Iran. 

  1. HACE 5 DÍAS

    “Day of infamy” and why the regime can’t kill its way out | Eye for Iran | EP 89

    “You cannot kill your way out of this.” That is how Iranian-American historian Abbas Milani describes the Islamic Republic’s response to Iran’s latest uprising, a crackdown he calls unprecedented in modern Iranian history. In this episode of Eye for Iran, Milani explains why mass killing and mass arrests have exposed the regime’s political death rather than restoring control. Drawing on new research documenting thousands of protests across Iran, he argues that fear no longer works, resistance is cumulative and the Islamic Republic cannot survive by violence alone. He also examines the chain of command behind the crackdown, the role of the IRGC and why negotiations with Tehran after mass killings risk throwing a lifeline to a sinking regime. The conversation then turns to the international response with Major Andrew Fox and Jake Wallis Simons, co-hosts of The Brink podcast. Fox, a conflict researcher and senior associate fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, served 16 years in the British Army from 2005 to 2021. Together, they assess whether diplomacy is buying time for Tehran, break down US options and warn that attempts to tame the regime risk normalizing mass killing. The episode concludes with frontline testimony from physicians documenting the human cost of the crackdown. Dr. Homa Fathi and Dr. Panteha Rezaeian of the AIDA Health Alliance describe hospital raids, doctors arrested for treating protesters and a growing epidemic of untreated wounds and preventable deaths as fear keeps the injured away from care. Contents for this video: 00:00 Cold open: “You can’t kill your way out of this” 00:00 Iran’s darkest chapter and the information war 00:02 Doctors targeted for treating protesters 00:02 Abbas Milani: how unprecedented is this crackdown 00:06 Why the regime can’t murder its way to survival 00:08 Friday talks: what is even left to negotiate 00:13 A crackdown planned for decades 00:16 Chain of command: how mass repression is executed 00:19 Tehran’s soft power and influence networks 00:23 Why negotiations fail and what comes next 00:29 Andrew Fox and Jake Wallace-Simons join 00:33 Trump’s options: deal, strikes, or “taming” the regime 00:40 Can a “Maduro model” work in Iran 00:51 Why Trump told protesters “help is coming” 01:00 The information war in Western streets 01:08 Doctors and AIDA Health Alliance: arrests, raids, snipers 01:17 Virtual clinic and the epidemic of infected wounds 01:29 Patients taken mid-treatment and what the world must do 01:34 Closing #iran #iranprotests #freeiran #youtube #news #podcast #trump #negotiations #eyeforiran

    1 h y 35 min

  2. 30 ENE

    Are US strikes now imminent? | Eye for Iran | EP 88

    As President Donald Trump issues a final warning to Tehran and US military assets appear to be moving into place, a defining question emerges: are targeted strikes against the Islamic Republic now around the corner? In this special edition of Eye for Iran, Negar Mojtahedi is joined by four crucial voices as Iran faces an unprecedented moment of crisis and possibility. Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus analyzes what potential US and Israeli military action could look like, which targets could weaken the regime’s command structure and what must follow to prevent chaos in a post-Islamic Republic Iran. Human rights activist and former political prisoner Shiva Mahboubi shares disturbing reports of detainees being forcibly injected and killed in custody, a hidden campaign of repression unfolding inside Iran’s prisons. Retired US federal judge Mark Wolf, chair of Integrity Initiatives International, explains how Iranian regime kleptocrats and their enablers could one day be held accountable and how stolen billions abroad may be frozen, seized and repatriated. Finally, analyst Khosrow Esfahani breaks down the regime’s escalating war of narratives and disinformation as Tehran seeks division while Iranians press forward with pain and resolve. Four conversations. One historic turning point. Contents for this video: 00:00 “We Will Win” — Iran’s Uprising Reaches a Breaking Point 00:40 Trump’s Final Warning — Are US Strikes on Tehran Now Imminent? 02:16 Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus — What Targeted Strikes Could Look Like 07:08 Conricus — The World’s Silence as Iran Faces Massacre 10:12 Conricus — “It’s Only a Matter of Time” Before Military Action 17:55 Conricus — Key Targets That Could Collapse the Regime 24:15 Conricus — After the Fall: Preventing Chaos & Securing Transition 28:55 Shiva Mahbobi — Forced Injections & Killings in Iranian Custody 36:26 Mahbobi — What the International Community Must Do Now 41:05 Judge Mark Wolf — Holding Regime Kleptocrats Accountable 44:16 Wolf — Freeze, Seize, Repatriate: Recovering Iran’s Stolen Wealth 54:33 Khosro Isfahani — Tehran’s Disinformation War & Narrative Battle 01:20:07 Isfahani — “Pain, But Resolve” in Iran’s Fight for Freedom #eyeforiran #iran #iranprotests #trump #israel #NUFDI #IslamicRepublic #IRGC #HumanRights #PoliticalPrisoners #IranPrisoners #IranRevolution #Disinformation #accountability

    1 h y 22 min

  3. 23 ENE

    Iran is bleeding: Will the world act now? | Eye for Iran | EP 87

    As Iran’s streets turn into killing fields, the debate in Washington is no longer theoretical. Eye for Iran examines the Islamic Republic’s escalating violence against civilians under a near total digital blackout and asks the most urgent question yet: what will the world do now? Michael Makovsky, President and CEO of the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA), and Blaise Misztal, the Institute’s Vice President for Policy, argue the United States should pursue one clear objective: regime collapse. They explain why this moment may be a rare strategic window, what collapse could unlock for US policy and regional security and what concrete steps could weaken the regime while supporting Iranians risking their lives. Democracy and internet freedom activist Mehdi Yahyanejad then shares what his sources inside Iran are reporting despite the blackout, including how censorship, propaganda and fear are shaping what the world can and cannot see. He describes the role of Starlink access, the dangers faced by those sending information out and the stories emerging from the crackdown. Finally, Dr. Nazak Tavakoli of the Iranian Association of Human Rights and Allies, political activist Iman Vaez and Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs contributor Sogand Fakheri come together for a deeply personal conversation about grief, resilience and the human cost of this uprising, as families inside Iran vanish into silence and the diaspora struggles to respond. Subscribe for ongoing coverage of Iran’s uprising, the regime’s bloody crackdown and the global decisions that may shape what happens next. Contents of this video: 00:00:00 Cold open: eyewitness accounts under blackout 00:00:25 Opening montage: “war on civilians” framing 00:01:14 Segment 1 teaser: regime collapse argument (Makovsky + Misztal) 00:02:55 Show open + guest introductions (Makovsky, Misztal) 00:03:32 What does “regime collapse” actually mean 00:05:07 Regime change vs. regime collapse: key distinction 00:05:59 What collapse would unlock for US + region 00:09:12 Does this moment have a “window” 00:11:31 Trump red line: credibility, consequences, deterrence 00:15:04 Most effective next step for Washington 00:16:15 Building a long-term “collapse strategy” (comms, defections, pressure) 00:20:41 Mixed signals: Witkoff, negotiation talk, military moves 00:23:55 Where is this headed + closing thoughts (Segment 1 wrap) 00:26:34 Segment 2 intro: Mehdi Yahyanejad (internet freedom + sources inside Iran) 00:27:09 What he’s hearing now: fear, shock, missing loved ones 00:28:51 Starlink pipeline + protecting identities 00:35:29 Paint the picture: escalation, tactics, scale of violence 00:41:32 Disinformation + confusion as a regime tactic 00:49:09 Stories weighing on him most + what Iranians want from the world 00:58:38 Victims + the human toll (Segment 2 wrap) 01:01:03 Segment 3 intro: Nazak Tavakoli, Iman Vaez, Sogand Fakheri 01:01:55 How they’re holding up: trauma, grief, resolve 01:07:03 Family and friends back home: silence, fear, loss 01:11:13 “This is war on unarmed people” 01:11:36 Nazak’s story: legacy, missing contact, waiting for news 01:16:14 Nazak on her father and the long shadow of repression 01:22:03 Iman: messages from inside Iran + the diaspora’s role 01:30:19 Message to Iranians: don’t lose hope 01:32:19 Imagining Iran after: dignity, remembrance, rebuilding 01:34:40 Closing thanks + sign-off + where to follow / newsletter #iran #iranprotests #usa #trump #iranrevolution #freeiran #podcast #iranpodcast #news #youtube #youtubeshorts

    1 h y 36 min

  4. 16 ENE

    Inside Iran's killing spree: eyewitness speaks out | Eye for Iran | EP 86

    An eyewitness who recently fled Iran and whose identity is being withheld for his safety recounts indiscriminate gunfire that turned city streets into a battlefield. He says he saw thousands of bodies stored at a cemetery as families searched for missing loved ones during a nationwide digital blackout. He is risking his life to speak out and send a message to the world that the killings are still ongoing and Iranians urgently need help. He describes witnessing indiscriminate gunfire directed at unarmed civilians, narrowly escaping being shot himself. Eye for Iran host Negar Mojtahedi speaks with Republican Congressman Marlin Stutzman about what the United States may do next as Iranian lives hang in the balance. She also speaks with writer and human rights advocate Roya Hakakian on why this moment could mark a historic rupture for Iran and what pressure might reduce further civilian deaths. The program also features Gunther Fehlinger-Jahn Chairman of the Austrian Committee for NATO Enlargement on why he supports the Iranian people and what he believes Europe should do in response. This episode contains disturbing testimony. Contents of this video: 00:00 Eyewitness: “They Started Shooting with Heavy Guns” 01:48 Iran’s Digital Blackout Begins 02:13 Eyewitness Account from Tehran Streets 03:58 Burying the Dead at Behesht Zahra 06:48 “Thousands of Bodies” in Cemetery Warehouses 11:18 Indiscriminate Gunfire Turns Streets Into a Battlefield 14:59 “They Shot into the Crowd” 16:38 Is This a Genocide? 23:28 US Response to Iran’s Violence 23:54 Congressman Marlin Stutzman on Trump and Iran 29:46 Are Regime Officials Preparing an Exit? 34:55 Roya Hakakian: A Historic Rupture 50:36 Gunther Fehlinger-Jahn on Europe and Iran 01:03:37 Final Thoughts and What Comes Next #iran #iranprotests #trump #tehran #iranrevolution #news #podcoast #iranpodcast

    1 h y 4 min

  5. 9 ENE

    Iran on the brink of a revolution: is this the moment? | Eye for Iran | EP 85

    A wounded protester in Iran puts it starkly: “I’m not scared. For 47 years, I’ve been dead.” As protests spread across the country and chants turn openly existential, this special episode of Eye for Iran asks the question many are now asking: is Iran approaching a revolution? Is this the moment? Negar Mojtahedi is joined by former UK Security Minister and Member of Parliament Tom Tugendhat, former senior CIA official Norman Roule, Jason Brodsky, policy director at United Against Nuclear Iran, and David Patrikarakos, journalist, author and special correspondent for The Daily Mail. Tugendhat argues the Islamic Republic has entered its endgame, warning that Iran’s security forces will be judged by what they do next. Roule explains how Washington is assessing fast-moving unrest and what President Donald Trump’s warnings could mean in practice. Brodsky and Patrikarakos break down why this protest wave feels fundamentally different from 2009 and 2022, what real regime-change momentum looks like, and the decisive question ahead: can street protests translate into a coherent political alternative and meaningful defections inside the system? You can watch this episode on YouTube or listen on any podcast platform of your choosing. You can also switch to Persian captions or any language of your choice on YouTube. Contents for this video: 00:00 “I’m not scared. For 47 years, I’ve been dead.” 01:08 Iran on the brink of revolution: is this it 02:57 “This is the endgame” – Tom Tugendhat 06:15 Why this protest wave is different 09:33 Signs of regime panic and elite exits 13:23 Why the West should care now 18:36 Iran, Venezuela and collapsing proxy power 22:31 Is the West preparing for a post-regime Iran 23:37 Trump’s warning and the red line on repression 25:59 Has the regime’s myth of invincibility shattered 29:50 Former CIA official Norman Roule joins 31:53 Will Trump act if killings escalate 35:26 How relevant is Khamenei today 39:47 Succession battles and IRGC power 44:08 How intelligence reads a system in collapse 51:56 The cost of Western silence 55:47 Why this moment feels different from past protests 01:02:40 Can protests become real regime change 01:09:52 What happened to “Woman, Life, Freedom” 01:21:50 Final reflections: courage, risk and Iran’s future #iran #iranprotests #iranrevolution #eyeforiran #iran #regimechange #middleeast #Geopolitics #WorldPolitics #ForeignPolicy #USIran #news #podcast #youtube #FreeIran

    1 h y 26 min

  6. 2 ENE

    "Mullahs must get lost": Iran protests threaten to topple the theocracy | Eye for Iran | EP 84

    Chants of “Mullahs must get lost” are spreading across Iran six days after a collapsing currency and shuttered bazaars triggered the largest nationwide protests since the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom movement. What began as demonstrations over economic hardship has evolved into a nationwide uprising directly targeting the Supreme Leader, posing one of the most serious challenges to Iran’s theocracy in years. On Eye for Iran, host Negar Mojtahedi asks: Can the Islamic Republic still control the situation — or is something deeper breaking? Joining us: * Shayan Samii — former US government appointee in intelligence and foreign policy * Arash Azizi — journalist and author of What Iranians Want: Women, Life, Freedom * Danny Citrinowicz — former head of the Iran branch in Israeli military intelligence * Alan Eyre — former US State Department Persian-language spokesperson and Iran specialist * Alex Vatanka — Director of the Iran Program, Middle East Institute * Joseph Epstein — Director, Turan Research Center at the Yorktown Institute * Bozorgmehr Sharafedin — Iran International Digital lead and former Reuters journalist We break down: – Who these protesters are — and why bazaaris matter – How economic collapse is fueling anger nationwide – How the Islamic Republic may respond, and what signals to watch next Plus: a deep dive into growing talk of regime change after the Trump–Netanyahu meeting — what Israel actually wants, what Washington is prepared to do and how any external pressure could shape the protests inside Iran. Bozorgmehr also explains why this protest wave may be harder to contain: broader networks, deeper grievances and a regime weakened after the 12-day war and ongoing economic freefall. Will these protests lead to the end of the Islamic Republic? Tell us in the comments. Contents for this video: 00:00 – Cold open: anger over economic collapse 00:23 – Intro: is Iran’s regime nearing the end? 03:45 – Who are the protesters and what do they want? (Shayan) 06:24 – Protests spread nationwide and the leadership vacuum (Arash) 13:19 – No “silver bullet” for Iran’s economic crisis (Danny) 19:00 – Protester courage, opposition factions and Western support 27:29 – Who is on the streets? Gen Z, bazaaris, workers (Arash) 32:55 – Opposition disunity and scenarios for change after Khamenei 44:39 – Regime change versus change from within, and the exiled opposition 54:40 – Does fixing the economy save the regime? (panel wrap) 57:44 – Trump and Netanyahu meeting: is regime change a fantasy? 01:03:04 – How could regime change or system collapse actually unfold? 01:09:41 – Hopelessness inside the regime and IRGC’s next moves 01:13:23 – War scenarios: Iran, Israel, Trump and the next clash 01:18:53 – Ten features that make this protest wave different (Bozorgmehr) 01:25:58 – Bazaaris break with the regime and Iran’s failing state economy 01:34:41 – Comparing this to Women, Life, Freedom and what comes next 01:41:06 – Final thoughts and Eye for Iran newsletter promo #iran #iranprotests #iranuprising #iraneconomy #iranpolitics #trump #netanyahu #israeliran #womenlifefreedom #middleeast #podcast #irgc #usforeignpolicy #iraninternational #eyeforiran #youtube #shorts #middleeast

    1 h y 42 min

  7. 26/12/2025

    Iran 2025: crisis without collapse —Israel, accountability & YouTube creators | Eye for Iran | EP 83

    Iran exits 2025 under visible strain. Direct confrontation with Israel, setbacks to Tehran’s proxy network, and rising domestic pressure have shaken the regime — but not toppled it. In this Eye for Iran special, Avi Melamed, Jay Solomon, and Dr. Shahram Kholdi explain what really changed inside Iran, what didn’t, and the biggest risks heading into 2026 — including potential renewed conflict between Iran, Israel and Hezbollah. We also speak with Shahin Milani, Executive Director of the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center, about a landmark criminal complaint naming 40 Iranian officials for alleged crimes against humanity during the Women, Life, Freedom protests — and what universal jurisdiction could mean for accountability. And Siavash Rokni, an Iranian pop culture expert joins us to unpack YouTube’s new ad policy, how it has slashed income for Iranian creators, and why it may strengthen the regime’s cultural control despite fewer ads for viewers. Contents for this video: 00:00 — Intro: Iran exits 2025 in crisis — but not collapse 00:46 — Panel begins: What really changed this year? 03:05 — Iranians losing fear — and what that means for the regime 05:54 — Did the 12-Day War with Israel change the balance? 10:22 — Deterrence shattered: Israel vs Iran’s proxy strategy 14:49 — Looking ahead to 2026: escalation risks and miscalculation 27:43 — Predictions: confrontation, diplomacy… or both? 37:18 — Accountability segment: Argentina files landmark case 39:15 — Universal jurisdiction — how Iran’s officials could face charges 44:39 — Victims’ stories and why documenting evidence matters 50:20 — YouTube policy change: Iranian creators lose revenue 54:23 — Culture vs control: how the regime benefits 1:06:57 — Final thoughts & outro — what to watch next #Iran #EyeForIran #WomenLifeFreedom #IranIsrael #MiddleEast #HumanRights #geopolitics #youtube #iran #digitalfreedom #shorts

    1 h y 7 min

  8. 19/12/2025

    Drought to Flooding, Travel Ban on Iranians and Mass Arrests in Iran | Eye for Iran | EP 82

    Iran's convergence of crises is upending people's lives both inside and outside the country. On this episode of Eye for Iran, we examine three developments you need to understand right now. Environmental researcher and hydraulic structures expert Roozbeh Eskandari explains how Iran can go from severe drought to destructive flooding, why these extremes are driven by mismanagement rather than nature alone and why flooding does little to resolve Iran’s deepening water crisis. We then turn to the United States, where expanded travel bans and immigration restrictions are leaving many Iranians in limbo. Iranian-American immigration attorney Ali Rahnama breaks down what the new policies actually mean in practice, who is most at risk and what families should be prepared for in the weeks and months ahead. Finally, we look inside Iran, where arrests continue following a memorial ceremony for a human rights lawyer who died under disputed circumstances. Psychotherapist and activist Azadeh Afsahi, who works closely with political prisoners and their families, shares what is known about the detainees, the conditions they face and what these arrests reveal about the reality behind claims of social opening in Iran. You can catch episode 82 of Eye for Iran on YouTube or listen on any podcast platform of your choosing. #iran #water #flooding #nargesmohammadi #khosrowalikordi #toomajsalehi #trump #usa #immigration #drought Contents of this video: Segment 1 – From drought to flooding: Iran’s water crisis Guest: Roozbeh Eskandari, environmental researcher and hydraulic structures expert 00:00 Intro – Iran at a breaking point 00:13 Why Iran’s drought turned into flooding 02:07 How bad governance drives both extremes 03:10 Climate change as an intensifier, not the cause 05:27 Soil erosion, urban planning and destructive floods 07:19 Environmental injustice and who pays the price 09:18 Why poorer neighborhoods flood first 11:26 Can flooding recharge Iran’s aquifers 13:43 “Territorial collapse” and water bankruptcy 18:51 Water scarcity, social tension and what comes next Segment 2 – US travel ban and immigration crackdown Guest: Ali Rahnama, Executive Director of the Iranian American Legal Defense Fund 25:36 What the new US travel ban actually changes 27:03 Deportations, paused visas and green card uncertainty 31:42 Asylum seekers, detention and due process concerns 34:59 Allegations of coordination with the Iranian regime 42:29 Notices of intent to deny and legal limbo 46:41 Dual nationals and long-term immigration risks Segment 3 – Arrests, repression and resistance inside Iran Guest: Azadeh Afsahi, psychotherapist working with political prisoners 50:17 Arrests after memorial for human rights lawyer 51:30 Families left without information or legal access 54:10 Visible defiance under the same laws and repression 56:10 Toomaj Salehi, trauma and breaking the silence Segment 4 – Closing 01:03:02 Final thoughts and where to watch or listen

    1 h y 4 min
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From Iran International comes the 'Eye for Iran' podcast, a weekly show that will take listeners beyond the headlines, deep into the Iran stories that matter most. With compelling interviews, expert analysis and high impact investigations, host Negar Mojtahedi examines the latest developments in and around Iran. 

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