Mohsen Sazegara
Co-founder of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), offering an insider's perspective on the 1979 Iranian Revolution and the IRGC's evolution.
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Feb 14, 2025 • 2h 26min
"Khomeini Became A MONSTER" - Islamic Revolutionary Guard Founder CONFESSES How They Destroyed Iran | PBD Podcast | Ep. 548
Mohsen Sazegara, co-founder of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), offers a rare glimpse into the 1979 Iranian Revolution. He discusses how the IRGC morphed from a people's army to a global power linked to groups like Hezbollah and Hamas. Sazegara reveals the intense political turmoil and the disillusionment that followed the revolution. He also addresses the complex legacy of leadership choices made during this time and the role of propaganda in shaping public perception.
Apr 6, 2026 • 1h 1min
April 6, 2026 - Adam Weinstein | Dr. Mohsen Sazegara
Dr. Mohsen Sazegara, former IRGC founder turned reform-minded journalist and activist. Adam Weinstein, Quincy Institute Middle East deputy director and ex-Marine. They dissect Trump’s rescue claims, Iran’s air-defense resilience, risks to Gulf oil and the dollar, Tehran’s negotiating preconditions, and why civil resistance—not bombing—matters for change.
Jan 19, 2026 • 10min
Exiled Ayatollah Khomeini returns to Iran
Mohsen Sazegara, an Iranian political activist and former aide to Ayatollah Khomeini, shares his firsthand experiences during Khomeini's 1979 return to Iran. He vividly recalls the electrifying atmosphere as millions lined the streets for the Ayatollah's arrival. Sazegara discusses his concerns before the flight from Paris and the tense yet hopeful moments of landing in Tehran. He also reflects on the rapid organizational changes in the aftermath, describing how protests transformed into a new political power amidst chaos and excitement.
