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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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Nov 22, 2024 • 40min
Eye for Iran | Ep 26 | Iran's nuclear program is on a path to military conflict -ex UN inspector
Former UN inspector David Albright told the Eye for Iran podcast that he feels worried about the future with Iran getting closer to a nuclear bomb, saying that the current mechanisms are not working to detect suspicious activity. Albright, who is the founder and president of the non-profit Institute for Science and International Security, told Iran International there's overwhelming evidence to suggest Iran is hiding and keeping secrets on its nuclear program. He said the technical team in Iran is ready to build a bomb but international pressure, the unpredictability of incoming president Donald Trump and the changing geopolitical situation with Israel seems to be working to tone down Iran's advancements.#iran #nuclear #nuclearweapon #israel #geopolitics #podcast

Nov 15, 2024 • 32min
Eye for Iran | Ep 25 | White House shakeup, Trump's picks 'baby steps' to change in Iran
Major (ret) Andrew Fox joined the 'Eye for Iran' podcast to discuss the future of Iran with the return of Donald Trump to the White House and the clues his cabinet picks offer. While many believe Trump's arrival and choosing the likes of Iran hawk Marco Rubio as Secretary of State spell trouble for Tehran, Fox sees it more as "baby steps" for change in the Islamic Republic down the road but nothing immediate. The Trump administration's first goals are to limit Iran's aggression in the region and prevent it from becoming a nuclear power. But will that strategy work or will Iran double down and push even closer to nuclear weapons? We've got answers in this week's episode of Eye for Iran.#iran #israel #youtube #youtubeshorts #podcast #news #military #saudiarabia #war #trump #usa #iraninternational

Nov 8, 2024 • 29min
Eye for Iran | Ep 24 | Trump's fix for the Middle East could be Jared Kushner, again
Donald Trump's return to the White House will likely mean Jared Kushner, the President-elect's son-in-law, will have the task of figuring out again how peace can be established in the Middle East. That's what Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, a former informal adviser to Trump, told Iran Internationa's Eye for Iran podcast. #donaldtrump #jaredkushner #israelhamaswar #middleeast #podcast #geopolitics #uspolitics

Nov 6, 2024 • 20min
Eye for Iran | Ep 23 | US ELECTION SPECIAL: Iranian-Americans feeling betrayed by Democratic Party
Iran International's Eye for Iran speaks with two Iranian Americans, one who was a former Democrat turned Trump supporter and the other a Democrat who won't vote this time around due to his dissatisfaction with both candidates. Find out what this election means to them and why it's proven to be one of the toughest for them emotionally - not just politically. #iraninternational #ایران_اینترنشنال #trump #harris #biden #uselection #usa #iran #youtube #podcast

Nov 1, 2024 • 29min
Eye for Iran | Ep 22 | Iran may be more dangerous after Israel's air attacks
When Israel struck Iran on October 26, many wondered if the limited attack would push the Islamic Republic into a corner or embolden them. Eylon Levy, a former Israeli government spokesman, told this week's Eye for Iran podcast that the latter option was the most likely outcome. With Iran's proxies deteriorating and direct strikes occurring between the two regional rivals, Levy is asked if Iran will double down on its floundering strategy or change course?#eyeforiran #israel #iran #iraninternational #israeliranwar #podcast #geopolitics

Oct 25, 2024 • 27min
Eye for Iran | Ep 21 | Israel has will and desire for long war with Iran
Afshon Ostovar, an associate professor at the Naval Postgraduate School and author of Wars of Ambition, joined Eye for Iran to discuss what a potential Iran-Israel war might entail. Ostovar explained that if Israel perceives an existential threat from Iran, it will likely have the will to pursue a prolonged conflict. He warned that as a war drags on, the risk of targeting nuclear facilities increases, potentially leading to radiation fallout. Ostovar emphasized that Iran must now confront the reality of provoking an existential threat for Israel, especially post-October 7

Oct 18, 2024 • 28min
Eye for Iran | Ep 20| Does Yahya Sinwar's killing change Iran Israel equation?
Abstract: Amichai Stein, an Israeli journalist with Kan news, reveals his insider knowledge on Sinwar's death, what that means for the fate of the remaining hostages and how it impacts Iran. Stein says the killing of Sinwar is forcing Iran to attempt to try and scale down Israel's planned reprisal against the Islamic Republic out of fear now that Hamas has been severely weekend along with Hezbollah. The success in Gaza may actually lead to Israel delaying its response on Iran.

Oct 11, 2024 • 35min
Eye for Iran | Ep 19 | Iran could race for a bomb if nuclear facilities are targeted
Alex Vatanka, founding Director of the Iran Program at the Middle East Institute, appeared on this week's Eye for Iran, discussing Iran's nervousness about potential Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities. According to Vatanka, Iran is using its nuclear program as leverage, not to send a message to Israel, but to the U.S., pressuring the American administration to rein in Israeli actions. He also noted the unprecedented openness of Iranian officials and media discussing the possibility of a nuclear bomb—something unthinkable just a few years ago.

Oct 4, 2024 • 23min
Eye for Iran | Ep 18 | Israel's attack on Iran may include Khamenei's Tehran residence
Retired Lt. Colonel Jonathan Conricus, a senior fellow at Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joined this week's episode of Eye for Iran to discuss possible Israeli targets in Iran -including the official residence of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. He also discusses how much arsenal Iran possesses and what steps Israel will take to first peel away Iran's defensive capabilities. Conricus, a former spokesperson for Israel's military, foresees multiple strikes in Iran, and how targeting regime officials, though risky, is not off the table.

Sep 30, 2024 • 16min
Eye for Iran | Ep 17 | Special interview with Masih Alinejad
Iran International's Negar Mojtahedi sat down with Iranian women's rights activist and journalist Masih Alinejad during the closing days of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss Iran's diplomatic fortune as the country faces crises both within and abroad.


