
60 Minutes 03/01/2026: Iran, Under Siege, Breaking the Cycle
Mar 2, 2026
Reza Pahlavi, exiled Iranian opposition leader and son of the late shah, discusses Iran at a crossroads. He predicts regime collapse and urges Iranians to seize the streets while stressing safety. He outlines principles for a democratic transition, argues for dismantling any military nuclear program, and addresses his father's legacy and ties to U.S. politics.
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Judge Kunauer's Threats And Armed Response
- Judge John Kunauer describes arrival of armed deputies after death threats and a cruel hoax that falsely alleged he'd murdered his wife.
- He says he's never faced this level of hostility in 44 years on the bench, tied directly to high-profile rulings.
Vilifying Judges Erodes Trust And Raises Risks
- Judge Esther Salas links vilifying judges to erosion of trust and increased risk of violence, citing the murder of her son by a disgruntled litigant.
- She urges appeals rather than dehumanization and warns national rhetoric plays a role in escalating threats.
Online Exposure Multiplies Threats To Judges
- Ron Zayas of Ironwall explains how judges' personal data and dark web postings amplify threats and multiply risk from one threatening message.
- He warns broad public broadcasts of targeted attacks need only one actor to become deadly, turning online vitriol into real danger.

