
Kaveh Shahrooz
Iranian-Canadian lawyer and human rights activist who serves as a senior fellow and provides expert analysis on Iranian politics, the monarchy, and reform movements.
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Jan 14, 2026 • 42min
Iran So Far
Kaveh Shahrooz, a lawyer and human rights activist, sheds light on the tumultuous protests in Iran that signal a potential revolution. He contrasts the limited Canadian media coverage with the vibrant social media narratives emerging from the ground. Kaveh discusses the emotional stakes for the Iranian diaspora, the significant casualties, and critiques the progressive silence in solidarity. He explores who might lead post-regime and reflects on the imagery of defiance fueling hope for change, calling for a moral stance of support for the uprising.

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Jun 23, 2025 • 40min
There Are Hundreds of Thousands of Iranian-Canadians. How Are They Doing?
Amir Attaran, a law professor at the University of Ottawa, and Kaveh Shahrooz, an Iranian-Canadian lawyer and human rights activist, share their profound insights on the impact of recent geopolitical crises on the Iranian-Canadian community. They discuss the emotional turmoil members face amidst conflict, the complexities surrounding military interventions, and the long-term potential for democratic change in Iran. The conversation also touches on the importance of community support for those directly affected by these events, encouraging a collective effort towards understanding and compassion.

Mar 6, 2026 • 35min
Will Post-Islamist Iran Get a Royal Restoration?
Kaveh Shahrooz, an Iranian-Canadian lawyer and human rights activist, offers expert analysis on Iran's politics and the monarchy. He explores generational divides, nostalgia for the Pahlavi era, and Reza Pahlavi's rising profile. Discussion also covers IRGC economic power, ethnic minority grievances, and risks around succession and restoration.

Mar 4, 2026 • 16min
Why Iranian Canadians are holding their collective breath
Kaveh Shahrooz, lawyer and human rights activist who advised Global Affairs Canada, breaks down Iran’s recent strikes and the widening regional conflict. He discusses the scale of retaliation, the fallout from Khamenei’s assassination for Iranian Canadians, Canada’s muddled policy response, and differing U.S. and Israeli aims. Short, direct takes on regime ideology and regional implications.

Feb 12, 2026 • 15min
Iran regime's 47th anniversary marred by mass protester killings
Kaveh Shahrooz, lawyer and human rights activist who advised Global Affairs Canada on human rights. He describes the regime's violent playbook, internet blackouts and mass protest crackdown. He discusses opposition leadership dynamics, calls for sporting pariah measures, and criticizes Canada’s response to IRGC-linked actors living here.


