Hub Podcasts Are the Iranian regime's days numbered?
Jun 16, 2025
Kaveh Shahrooz, a lawyer and human rights activist with deep ties to Iran, shares his insights on the escalating war between Israel and Iran. He discusses the Iranian regime’s military capabilities and the troubling disconnect between its government and citizens. Shahrooz highlights the growing frustration among the Iranian populace regarding their regime's failures and explores the geopolitical consequences of a potential regime change. He also critiques Canada's response and speculates on the implications of external support for the regime from Russia and China.
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Iranian Family Stress and Sentiment
- Family members in Tehran are very stressed and scared, struggling with fuel shortages and lack of safe places to go.
- Despite the bombings, many Iranians direct their anger at their government rather than the Israelis doing the bombing.
Iranian Anger Directed At Regime
- Most Iranians blame their government for the nuclear program and the resulting war, not Israel.
- They are frustrated with government incompetence in protecting civilians during attacks.
Iran's Missile Capacity Limits
- Iran is using its full missile arsenal against Israel with no major weapons held back.
- Their missile supplies are likely limited and may deplete during prolonged conflict.