Setareh Sadeqi

Setareh Sadeqi, assistant professor at the University of Tehran and commentator on Iranian higher education. She recounts strikes in Isfahan and civilian responses. She maps a pattern of attacks on universities and research sites. She describes shifts to online teaching, threats to scientific and medical facilities, and regional risks to campuses.

Elijah Magnier, a military and political analyst on Middle East wars; Mehran Kamrava, an academic on Gulf diplomacy and mediation; Setareh Sadeqi, an Iranian political scholar. They probe Iran’s strategic choices after high-profile killings. Short takes cover Iran’s rejection of diplomacy, limits on strikes, realism of ground invasion, Gulf states’ dilemma, and prospects for third-party mediation.

Setareh Sadeqi, a PhD in American Studies and podcaster, dives into the intricate politics of Iran, especially the ongoing protests for women's rights against strict hijab enforcement. She critiques Western media portrayals and emphasizes the agency of Iranian women in the fight for equality. The discussion also covers the geopolitical landscape as midterm elections approach, touching on voter turnout challenges and the influence of economic factors on public sentiment, alongside urgent calls for peaceful negotiations amid rising nuclear threats.