Eye For Iran

A war already underway — now entering a more dangerous phase.We begin with Iran’s reported strike toward Diego Garcia — a moment that signals something critical: this threat is no longer abstract. It is real.Defense experts Farzin Nadimi of The Washington Institute and Janatan Sayeh of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) break down what this reveals about Iran’s capabilities — from vast underground missile networks, some “the size of small cities,” to a growing global threat. As Sayeh warns, “Iranian missiles and drones were already being used on European soil through Russia — now the regime itself can launch them directly from Iranian territory.”Then — what comes next.Former US State Department official Joel Rubin and foreign policy expert Dr. Walid Phares analyze the global response and the role of diplomacy as well as signs the conflict may be moving toward a broader escalation.Reacting to a striking op-ed by the UAE ambassador to Washington calling for a “conclusive outcome,” Rubin underscores the stakes, saying “this is how Iran behaves — willing to disrupt the global economy to protect itself.”Phares, meanwhile, argues current talks are part of a strategic calculation — “less about peace and more about buying time” — as momentum builds toward a more decisive phase that could include limited ground operations.They also point to developments in Lebanon — long seen as firmly within Iran’s sphere of influence — as evidence that Tehran’s regional grip may be weakening in real time.And finally — the human reality behind it all.Ali Rezaei Majd, the Iranian protester whose video from inside Iran was seen by millions, speaks out after escaping the country:“We cannot make a deal with them. Dealing with them means letting this cancer continue.” Watch this week's episode of Eye for Iran or listen on any podcast platform of your choosing.YouTube Chapters00:00 Opening: “They were shooting people like a video game”00:06 The viral witness: Ali Rezaei Majd00:43 Iran fires toward Diego Garcia01:20 UAE warns ceasefire is not enough01:58 Iran’s missile capabilities and what comes next02:42 Farzin Nadimi on Iran’s true missile range04:55 Could Iran’s missiles reach the UK?06:16 Why this is a global wake-up call07:30 How much of Iran’s missile arsenal remains?11:08 Inside Iran’s underground missile cities12:44 Missile sites hidden near civilians15:04 Factories, launchers, and urban danger zones17:32 Kharg Island and the regime’s economic lifeline20:27 What Iran is still capable of militarily24:01 Threats to the US homeland?25:17 UAE sounds alarm on Iran as a global threat27:52 Is the region shifting against Tehran?30:35 Are talks stalling?33:27 Could boots on the ground be next?37:21 Lebanon and Iran’s loosening grip42:33 Ali Rezaei Majd on the January massacre43:12 The viral video from inside Iran45:16 Why he recorded it 46:43 What he witnessed on the streets50:55 How he escaped Iran54:33 His message to the world: no negotiations58:14 First Nowruz after the massacre01:02:04 “It was like a video game”01:03:03 Final message from Ali Rezaei Majd#iran #diegogarcia #trump #ballisticmissiles #irgc #iranmissiles #uae #lebanon #hezbollah #israel #usa #middleeast #podcast #news #youtube #shorts

Amir Avivi, retired Israeli brigadier general, warns conditions for Iranian uprisings could arrive within weeks with aerial protection. David Patrikarakos, investigative journalist, describes signs of IRGC disarray and internal fractures. Jay Solomon, investigative reporter, outlines U.S. options to secure buried nuclear material. Daniel Levinson, son of Robert Levinson, shares his family's search and calls for accountability.

John Hannah, former US national security official, offers strategic analysis on strikes and regional implications. Avi Melamed, ex-Israeli intelligence officer, discusses Israeli aims and limits. Shahram Kholdi, historian, examines succession and Mojtaba Khamenei’s odd absence. Shayan Samii, Iran analyst, flags corruption and inner maneuvering. Tara Grammy, actress/producer, shares raw messages from Tehran about trauma and public sentiment.

Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator focused on foreign policy. Mark Dubowitz, Iran-policy expert and FDD CEO. Yaakov Katz, Israeli defense journalist with on-the-ground perspective. They discuss removing Iran's regime, military objectives and air superiority. They explore arming protesters and regional coalitions. They describe life in Israel under missile threat and possible endgame scenarios for Iran.

"Your time is up.”A senior European lawmaker from Malta delivers a direct message to Tehran on this episode of Eye for Iran. Daniel Attard — Member of the European Parliament and Vice-Chair of the European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with Iran — calls for tougher action against the Islamic Republic following its deadly crackdown on protesters, urging Europe to expel Iranian diplomats, halt trade, and increase pressure on the regime while standing firmly with the Iranian people.“The time for negotiation is over. We must match the courage of the people of Iran,” Attard tells Eye for Iran, arguing that the European Union must support Iran’s opposition — not its oppressors — and act when a regime turns its violence against its own citizens.We then break down President Donald Trump’s State of the Union warning about Iran’s expanding ballistic missile program and the implications of ongoing Geneva talks. Joining the panel are Janatan Sayeh, Research Analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD); Shayan Sami’i, national security analyst and former U.S. government appointee; and Shahram Kholdi, international security and law analyst and Middle East historian. The panel examines whether Washington’s shifting rhetoric signals a turning point in U.S. policy toward Iran.Finally, we present our joint Iran International–Free Press investigation with Jay Solomon, investigative reporter at The Free Press, uncovering how the Islamic Republic built and spread a coordinated disinformation campaign blaming a CIA-Mossad conspiracy for what was in fact a homegrown uprising. Using digital forensic analysis and investigative reporting, the investigation traces how Tehran’s narrative spread globally and helped obscure accountability for the January massacre.Contents of this video: 00:00 “Your time is up” — EU message to Tehran00:10 What’s coming up on Eye for Iran (EU action, Trump, Geneva, investigation)00:02:29 Interview begins: Daniel Attard (EU Parliament)00:03:04 R2P: “Sovereignty can’t be a shield”00:04:26 “No more business as usual” — halt trade, shut embassies00:05:37 Geneva talks: why Attard says negotiations must end00:06:28 What the EU should do now: sanctions, IRGC, accountability00:07:41 Why IRGC designation took so long + closing embassies00:09:06 Will Europe actually expel diplomats and cut ties?00:10:22 Attard’s message to Iranians: “Your courage is seen”00:11:11 Attard to the regime: “Your time is up” (again)00:11:25 Trump’s missile warning: what it means for Europe00:13:34 The human toll: Attard reacts emotionally to images of the killings00:16:01 Panel begins: Trump’s tone + Geneva talks (Sayeh, Sami’i, Kholdi)00:17:30 Is this a prelude to war? 3 pillars: nukes, missiles, human rights00:19:21 Tehran’s reaction + rebuild after the “12-day war”00:23:39 What is Washington waiting for? legitimacy vs. delay00:26:09 How long can this go on? signs of escalation00:28:11 Next steps: deterrence, force posture, and consequences00:32:14 Is there bipartisan consent? avoiding Iraq/Afghanistan mistakes00:35:27 Investigation segment begins: the CIA/Mossad disinfo lie (Jay Solomon)00:36:04 When it became a coordinated information operation00:38:19 The “TikTok” version: how Tehran seeded the narrative before the massacre00:40:01 Western influencers + the far-left/far-right convergence00:41:22 Bots and amplification: Russia-linked networks + inauthentic traffic00:43:31 Why accountability vanished: how disinfo buried the massacre00:44:46 Mossad/Pompeo posts: how the regime weaponized them00:47:00 What Tehran might do next if strikes happen: incitement + hybrid warfare00:49:48 Why the world didn’t respond: blackout + parallel narrative toolkit00:51:34 Jay’s biggest worry: collapse of verified media, rise of paid narratives00:53:04 Outro + newsletter plug#iran #irannews #iranpodcast #iranrevolution #israel #usa #trump #eu #youtube #youtubeshorts #news #eyeforiran #politics #shorts

Seventeen-year-old Sam Afshari was wounded during Iran’s January protests and taken to a hospital in Karaj, where doctors were trying to save his life. According to his father, Parviz Afshari, security forces entered the room while a breathing tube was still in his mouth — and fired a final, fatal shot.On this episode of Eye for Iran, we speak with Sam’s father, who is now calling for justice — and for the end of the Islamic Republic — after his son was killed following detention during the nationwide crackdown that left tens of thousands dead.Then, as Iranian officials prepare to appear before United Nations human rights bodies in Geneva, UN Watch Executive Director Hillel Neuer calls for a diplomatic walkout and accountability for the regime’s actions.And as a reported end-of-February nuclear deadline approaches, threats escalate from Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and military deployments intensify — including the arrival of the USS Ford carrier strike group. Is diplomacy running out of time? Is war now imminent?Featuring analysis from Dr. Casey Babb, Director at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute; Peter Roff, Contributing Editor at Newsweek; and Adelle Nazarian, Senior Fellow at the Gold Institute for International Strategy.#iran #iranprotests #unitednations #war #usa

A high stakes week in Washington raises one question: are we watching “good cop bad cop” diplomacy that is really a prelude to military strikes on the Islamic Republic? After President Donald Trump meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US military deployments intensify, Dr. Eric Mandel, founder and director of MEPIN (Middle East Political and Information Network), and Ambassador John Craig, a former American diplomat, unpack the pressure campaign on Tehran, the tight circle around Trump and why one guest calls this moment a prequel to military action.Then the human reality behind the geopolitics. Mina, speaking from Germany with her identity protected, shares what she is hearing from inside Iran after the January 8 and 9 killings, including the story of slain protester Hamid Reza Najari and two imprisoned brothers. She describes a level of desperation many outside Iran struggle to grasp: people monitor air traffic every night hoping intervention is coming because they feel they have no way left to fight a brutal state with empty hands.Finally, former UK ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sir John Jenkins explains the Persian Gulf states’ private calculations. Many would like Iran to change but fear the consequences of sudden collapse, regional spillover and unpredictable escalation. What are Iran’s neighbors quietly preparing for and how might their interests shape Washington’s next move?Contents for this video:00:00:00 Opening montage: Iran’s uprising, deaths, desperate pleas00:00:59 The geopolitics shaping what comes next, Iran’s Arab neighbors, Sir John Jenkins00:02:19 Interview begins, how Gulf states are reading Tehran after the massacre00:05:49 The Gulf’s priority: avoiding open-ended conflict, Vision 2030 anxiety00:09:22 Transitional government talk, referendum idea, Iran as a potential economic giant00:13:18 Regional map: Israel, UAE, Jordan, Turkey, post-Oct 7 alignments00:18:44 A new order or a new disorder, keeping Iran weak vs fearing collapse00:19:36 Who sways Trump, personalized White House, Netanyahu factor, military options00:23:36 Soleimani and “performative” retaliation, why escalation fears may be overblown00:25:55 Turkey, Syria, Kurds, and why Ankara fears a powerful Iran00:36:18 Europe’s role, IRGC networks, snapback, money flows, hostile state activity00:39:57 Strait of Hormuz, can Iran really close it, China’s interests, mining scenario00:42:41 Jenkins final thoughts, hope for peaceful regime change00:43:05 Voices from inside Iran: Mina’s testimony, slain protester and imprisoned brothers00:43:54 Hamid Reza Najari killed, family misled, body returned after 20 days00:47:09 Why they protested: a future without the Islamic Republic, chants and hope00:48:28 Damun and Yashar arrested, fear of silence, families under pressure00:52:17 The mood inside Iran: “last battle,” nationwide despair, duty to amplify00:54:11 Munich protests and hope, people inside Iran tracking turnout and weather00:57:24 Why some plead for intervention, “watching air traffic,” the desperation point00:59:50 The victims’ lives, “normal life” stolen, why none will be the same00:01:01:33 Mina’s final message: use freedom outside Iran, stay loud, stay united00:01:02:47 Trump-Netanyahu meeting: what was decided and what it means for Iran00:01:03:27 Dr Eric Mandel, inner debates in Trump world, nuclear vs missiles vs proxies00:01:08:08 Neglecting Iran’s people, why “nuclear-only” deals keep failing00:01:11:17 Ambassador John Craig: carrier moves, “prequel” to military action00:01:16:09 What targets could look like, Israel’s role, “accept terms or else”00:01:17:27 Talks about talks, stalling, and why diplomacy may be a setup for force00:01:24:05 Who’s in the tight circle, Witkoff, Kushner, Vance, Barrack, Rubio question00:01:27:07 Regional pressure on Washington, Gulf states, stability argument vs regime fall00:01:30:14 Final messages to Trump, legacy, midterms, “be unconventional”00:01:32:20 End of episode#iran #freeiran #netanyahu #trump #iranprotests #iranrevolution #rezapahlavi #nucleardeal #usa #israel

“You cannot kill your way out of this.”That is how Iranian-American historian Abbas Milani describes the Islamic Republic’s response to Iran’s latest uprising, a crackdown he calls unprecedented in modern Iranian history.In this episode of Eye for Iran, Milani explains why mass killing and mass arrests have exposed the regime’s political death rather than restoring control. Drawing on new research documenting thousands of protests across Iran, he argues that fear no longer works, resistance is cumulative and the Islamic Republic cannot survive by violence alone. He also examines the chain of command behind the crackdown, the role of the IRGC and why negotiations with Tehran after mass killings risk throwing a lifeline to a sinking regime.The conversation then turns to the international response with Major Andrew Fox and Jake Wallis Simons, co-hosts of The Brink podcast. Fox, a conflict researcher and senior associate fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, served 16 years in the British Army from 2005 to 2021. Together, they assess whether diplomacy is buying time for Tehran, break down US options and warn that attempts to tame the regime risk normalizing mass killing.The episode concludes with frontline testimony from physicians documenting the human cost of the crackdown. Dr. Homa Fathi and Dr. Panteha Rezaeian of the AIDA Health Alliance describe hospital raids, doctors arrested for treating protesters and a growing epidemic of untreated wounds and preventable deaths as fear keeps the injured away from care.Contents for this video:00:00 Cold open: “You can’t kill your way out of this”00:00 Iran’s darkest chapter and the information war00:02 Doctors targeted for treating protesters00:02 Abbas Milani: how unprecedented is this crackdown00:06 Why the regime can’t murder its way to survival00:08 Friday talks: what is even left to negotiate00:13 A crackdown planned for decades00:16 Chain of command: how mass repression is executed00:19 Tehran’s soft power and influence networks00:23 Why negotiations fail and what comes next00:29 Andrew Fox and Jake Wallace-Simons join00:33 Trump’s options: deal, strikes, or “taming” the regime00:40 Can a “Maduro model” work in Iran00:51 Why Trump told protesters “help is coming”01:00 The information war in Western streets01:08 Doctors and AIDA Health Alliance: arrests, raids, snipers01:17 Virtual clinic and the epidemic of infected wounds01:29 Patients taken mid-treatment and what the world must do01:34 Closing#iran #iranprotests #freeiran #youtube #news #podcast #trump #negotiations #eyeforiran

As President Donald Trump issues a final warning to Tehran and US military assets appear to be moving into place, a defining question emerges: are targeted strikes against the Islamic Republic now around the corner?In this special edition of Eye for Iran, Negar Mojtahedi is joined by four crucial voices as Iran faces an unprecedented moment of crisis and possibility.Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus analyzes what potential US and Israeli military action could look like, which targets could weaken the regime’s command structure and what must follow to prevent chaos in a post-Islamic Republic Iran.Human rights activist and former political prisoner Shiva Mahboubi shares disturbing reports of detainees being forcibly injected and killed in custody, a hidden campaign of repression unfolding inside Iran’s prisons.Retired US federal judge Mark Wolf, chair of Integrity Initiatives International, explains how Iranian regime kleptocrats and their enablers could one day be held accountable and how stolen billions abroad may be frozen, seized and repatriated.Finally, analyst Khosrow Esfahani breaks down the regime’s escalating war of narratives and disinformation as Tehran seeks division while Iranians press forward with pain and resolve.Four conversations. One historic turning point.Contents for this video:00:00 “We Will Win” — Iran’s Uprising Reaches a Breaking Point00:40 Trump’s Final Warning — Are US Strikes on Tehran Now Imminent?02:16 Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus — What Targeted Strikes Could Look Like07:08 Conricus — The World’s Silence as Iran Faces Massacre10:12 Conricus — “It’s Only a Matter of Time” Before Military Action17:55 Conricus — Key Targets That Could Collapse the Regime24:15 Conricus — After the Fall: Preventing Chaos & Securing Transition28:55 Shiva Mahbobi — Forced Injections & Killings in Iranian Custody36:26 Mahbobi — What the International Community Must Do Now41:05 Judge Mark Wolf — Holding Regime Kleptocrats Accountable44:16 Wolf — Freeze, Seize, Repatriate: Recovering Iran’s Stolen Wealth54:33 Khosro Isfahani — Tehran’s Disinformation War & Narrative Battle01:20:07 Isfahani — “Pain, But Resolve” in Iran’s Fight for Freedom#eyeforiran #iran #iranprotests #trump #israel #NUFDI #IslamicRepublic #IRGC #HumanRights #PoliticalPrisoners #IranPrisoners #IranRevolution #Disinformation #accountability

As Iran’s streets turn into killing fields, the debate in Washington is no longer theoretical. Eye for Iran examines the Islamic Republic’s escalating violence against civilians under a near total digital blackout and asks the most urgent question yet: what will the world do now?Michael Makovsky, President and CEO of the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA), and Blaise Misztal, the Institute’s Vice President for Policy, argue the United States should pursue one clear objective: regime collapse. They explain why this moment may be a rare strategic window, what collapse could unlock for US policy and regional security and what concrete steps could weaken the regime while supporting Iranians risking their lives.Democracy and internet freedom activist Mehdi Yahyanejad then shares what his sources inside Iran are reporting despite the blackout, including how censorship, propaganda and fear are shaping what the world can and cannot see. He describes the role of Starlink access, the dangers faced by those sending information out and the stories emerging from the crackdown.Finally, Dr. Nazak Tavakoli of the Iranian Association of Human Rights and Allies, political activist Iman Vaez and Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs contributor Sogand Fakheri come together for a deeply personal conversation about grief, resilience and the human cost of this uprising, as families inside Iran vanish into silence and the diaspora struggles to respond.Subscribe for ongoing coverage of Iran’s uprising, the regime’s bloody crackdown and the global decisions that may shape what happens next.Contents of this video: 00:00:00 Cold open: eyewitness accounts under blackout00:00:25 Opening montage: “war on civilians” framing00:01:14 Segment 1 teaser: regime collapse argument (Makovsky + Misztal)00:02:55 Show open + guest introductions (Makovsky, Misztal)00:03:32 What does “regime collapse” actually mean00:05:07 Regime change vs. regime collapse: key distinction00:05:59 What collapse would unlock for US + region00:09:12 Does this moment have a “window”00:11:31 Trump red line: credibility, consequences, deterrence00:15:04 Most effective next step for Washington00:16:15 Building a long-term “collapse strategy” (comms, defections, pressure)00:20:41 Mixed signals: Witkoff, negotiation talk, military moves00:23:55 Where is this headed + closing thoughts (Segment 1 wrap)00:26:34 Segment 2 intro: Mehdi Yahyanejad (internet freedom + sources inside Iran)00:27:09 What he’s hearing now: fear, shock, missing loved ones00:28:51 Starlink pipeline + protecting identities00:35:29 Paint the picture: escalation, tactics, scale of violence00:41:32 Disinformation + confusion as a regime tactic00:49:09 Stories weighing on him most + what Iranians want from the world00:58:38 Victims + the human toll (Segment 2 wrap)01:01:03 Segment 3 intro: Nazak Tavakoli, Iman Vaez, Sogand Fakheri01:01:55 How they’re holding up: trauma, grief, resolve01:07:03 Family and friends back home: silence, fear, loss01:11:13 “This is war on unarmed people”01:11:36 Nazak’s story: legacy, missing contact, waiting for news01:16:14 Nazak on her father and the long shadow of repression01:22:03 Iman: messages from inside Iran + the diaspora’s role01:30:19 Message to Iranians: don’t lose hope01:32:19 Imagining Iran after: dignity, remembrance, rebuilding01:34:40 Closing thanks + sign-off + where to follow / newsletter#iran #iranprotests #usa #trump #iranrevolution #freeiran #podcast #iranpodcast #news #youtube #youtubeshorts