Eye For Iran

Iran is confronting one of the most serious environmental and geopolitical turning points in its modern history. In this edition of Eye for Iran, three critical conversations reveal how quickly conditions are shifting and what may come next for the region.The episode opens with Dr. Kaveh Madani, former senior Iranian environmental official and now head of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health. He warns that Tehran is rapidly approaching what he calls Day Zero, with major reservoirs hitting dead storage, groundwater collapsing, and millions of residents at risk of losing reliable access to water. He explains why drought, climate pressure, and years of mismanagement have pushed Iran into national water bankruptcy.Professor Aram Hessami, a political science professor based in Maryland, then breaks down new reports suggesting that senior Israeli officials believe the window is closing to force major change in Iran before 2029. He explains what these claims actually signal about Israel’s strategy, why regime change rhetoric rarely matches reality, and how misreading the Iranian public could lead to deeper instability.Jasmine Naamou, who was in the room with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during his historic visit to Washington, describes Syria’s emerging shift away from decades of Iranian influence and toward a closer alignment with the West. You can watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on any podcast platform of your choosing.#iran #water #israel #syria #trump #usa #podcast #news #middleeast #youtube #shorts

Tehran is allegedly urging its Shia militias in Iraq to swap guns for ballots in a shift that could reshape Baghdad’s power balance and test Washington’s resolve. “Iraq may become, in a very odd way, the Achilles heel of the Trump administration,” said historian Dr Shahram Kholdi on Eye for Iran. Jay Solomon, author of the Iran Wars, said that while Tehran is “on its back foot,” it remains “committed to rebuilding its proxy network." Alex Vatanka, Director of the Iran Program at the Middle East Institute, added that “the regime is trying to rebuild” rather than reform.This week, host Negar Mojtahedi and her three guests also examine Iran’s nuclear standoff, Khamenei’s praise for the 1979 embassy takeover and the suspicious death of dissident Omid Sarlak.#iran #iraq #usa #trump #news #podcast #middleeast #youtube #shorts You can watch Eye for Iran on Youtube or listen on any podcast platform of your choosing.

Two Gaza-born activists tell Eye for Iran that Tehran’s support for Hamas has not only prolonged Palestinian suffering but also strengthened hardliners in Israel. Khalil Sayegh, now based in Washington DC, and Hamza Howidy, who fled Gaza in 2023, argue that Iran has used Palestinians as pawns to justify its regional ambitions. They say a free and independent Palestine would strip the Islamic Republic of its main ideological weapon — the plight of the Palestinian people — and further weaken Tehran’s regional sway after two years of war.You can watch the full episode on YouTube or any podcast platform of your choosing. #gaza #israel #hamas #usa #iran #shorts #youtube #podcast #news

Former Israeli ambassador to the United States Michael Oren tells Eye for Iran that Tehran’s growing isolation and lessons it drew from the recent 12-day war could make it a more formidable opponent. “Iran feels cornered,” Oren warns, “and that’s when nations become most dangerous.”Oren discusses Iran’s evolving military tactics, Israel’s decision to agree to a ceasefire and why he believes the post-war Middle East may be undergoing its most significant changes since the Six-Day War.Later, host Negar Mojtahedi speaks with Iran International’s Maryam Sinaiee about the leaked video of the lavish wedding for ex-security chief Ali Shamkhani’s daughter - a scandal that has unsettled Tehran’s ruling elite. Sinaiee examines the public backlash and potential infighting surrounding the video.You can watch this episode on YouTube or listen on any podcast platform of your choosing.#iran #iranian #israel #usa #trump #nuclear #wedding #shamkhani

Former Israeli intelligence officer Danny Citrinowicz tells Eye for Iran a new and far deadlier conflict between Israel and Iran is “almost imminent.”Citrinowicz says both sides wrongly believe they “won” the last war — a miscalculation that makes another, even more violent escalation inevitable. He warns the United States is still chasing a deal while Israel aims to weaken or topple the clerical establishment, a dangerous imbalance that could ignite a wider regional war.We also examine satellite evidence appearing to show Iran’s rebuilding its nuclear capabilities south of Natanz, President Trump’s Knesset speech claiming victory, and growing signs that Washington and Tel Aviv are no longer aligned on Iran policy.Watch the full Eye for Iran interview on YouTube for insight into what the next Iran–Israel war could look like — and whether diplomacy can still stop it. You can also listen to this episode of Eye for Iran on any podcast platform of your choosing.#iran #israel #iranian #israeli #intelligence #war #podcast #news #middleeast #shorts #youtube #iraninternational

Oil sanctions were meant to throttle Iran’s revenue but have instead enriched its elite.Eurasia Group Iran and oil analyst Greg Brew joins Negar Mojtahedi to explain how Iran keeps selling over a million barrels of barrels a day through shadow networks which profit wildly from the murky trade.We also explore China’s role in sustaining Iran’s oil industry and shadowy tycoons like Babak Zanjani, who embody the paradox of Iran’s undercover economy. You can watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on any podcast platform of your choosing.#iraninternational #ایران_اینترنشنال #iran #china #sanctions #oil #usa #trump #youtube #shorts #podcast #news

International sanctions renewed on Tehran over the weekend are already making life harder for ordinary Iranians and may signal an impasse that could lead to renewed war, experts told Iran International’s podcast Eye for Iran.In this Eye for Iran episode, host Negar Mojtahedi speaks with economist Mahdi Ghodsi and analyst Holly Dagres to break down what may lie ahead.Subscribe to Eye for Iran for expert insights, real voices, and in-depth analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.You can watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on any podcast platform of your choosing.

From the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Eye for Iran asks: Are we moving closer to war with Iran? At the center of this year’s agenda is Tehran’s nuclear program and the enforcement of snapback sanctions.Behnam Ben Taleblu of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies explains what snapback really means for Iran. Israel’s Ambassador Danny Danon weighs in on whether diplomacy is enough — or if military action is inevitable. And author Jonathan Harounoff joins to discuss his new book "Unveiled", diving deep into the Women, Life, Freedom movement and the disconnect between Iran’s rulers and its people.

Musician Arash Sobhani (Kiosk) joins journalist Negar Mojtahedi on Eye for Iran to unpack the third anniversary of Mahsa Amini, the paradox of joy under repression, and why “hope misled us.”From women discarding compulsory hijab at Tehran concerts, to trust, honesty, and unity in the Iranian opposition, Sobhani asks whether joy itself can be resistance — or if it risks being used as propaganda.Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen to the full podcast on Spotify, Apple, and all platforms.Subscribe to our channel.For Farsi captions, please press CC button on YouTube.#iran #sirvankhosravi #iranconcerts #youtube #shorts #news #podcast #iranian #iraninternational #kiosk #music #persian #culture #iranian

US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites forestalled their potential push toward a bomb but a deal must be reached to guarantee Tehran will not go nuclear, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joel Rubin told Iran International. #Iraninternational #ایران_اینترنشنال