

Sina Toossi
Iranian American foreign policy expert and senior fellow focused on U.S.-Iran relations and Iranian domestic politics, author of the piece 'The Iranian Voices America Isn't Hearing' and host of the Dissident Foreign Policy newsletter.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 1h 4min
Trump Demands Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender’
Nate Soares, AI researcher warning about civilization-scale AI risk. David Waring, Gulf specialist on energy and economic fallout. Sina Toossi, Iran analyst on military-diplomatic resilience. They discuss Trump's demand for Iran's unconditional surrender. They examine Iran's strategy, regional strikes, nuclear risk, Strait of Hormuz vulnerabilities, and global economic consequences in short, sharp conversations.

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Feb 26, 2026 • 22min
Is the US negotiating with Iran or preparing to strike?
Sina Toossi, a senior fellow who studies U.S.-Iran relations, offers a clear, concise read on the current standoff. He outlines why military buildup often accompanies talks. He discusses secrecy around Iran’s program and past strikes. He weighs Geneva diplomacy against the risk of escalation and describes how domestic protests shape state decisions.

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Mar 7, 2026 • 13min
Why Iranian perspectives often get flattened and caricatured
Sina Toossi, an Iranian American foreign policy expert and senior fellow who studies U.S.-Iran relations, sketches the many and conflicting perspectives inside Iran. He recounts reactions to strikes, the terror of communication blackouts, and a powerful third current: pro-democracy Iranians who oppose foreign military intervention. The conversation highlights how outside narratives simplify a complex society.

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Jan 20, 2025 • 1h
What Trump 2.0 Means for Iran
Sina Toossi, a Senior nonresident fellow at the Center for International Policy and an expert on Iran, discusses the fraught U.S.-Iran relationship shaped by Trump's nuclear deal withdrawal. He highlights Iran's accelerated nuclear capabilities and internal debates on weaponization. Toossi emphasizes the challenges of potential military action against Iran and calls for urgent diplomatic efforts amidst rising tensions and regional alliances. He also touches on Iran's shifting political landscape, especially concerning future leadership dynamics.

Mar 6, 2026 • 55min
Unpacking the Latest Developments in Iran
Sina Toossi, policy fellow who amplifies marginalized Iranian voices. Arash Azizi, Atlantic writer and author on Iranian society. They discuss recent airstrikes and Iran’s interim leadership. They examine how Iranians at home and abroad are reacting. They unpack military tactics, regional fallout, and the limits of outside intervention.


