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In this special presentation: Who was Mahsa Amini, the young woman who has inspired protests around the world? Plus, a look at the significance of the protests against Iran’s leadership. And, the story of a dancer who fled the country for fear
Tehran has carried out three executions in the past week on varying charges as rights groups condemn the practice. What impact will Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Syria have? And has the practice of jailing dissidents lost their pow
VOA Persian’s Roozbeh Bolhari on the economic hardships driving Iran’s surge in Labor Day protests and strikes. California State University’s Nayereh Tohidi on participating in rare online public dialogue with dissidents in Iran. Foundation for
University of Haifa’s Shaul Chorev and Alexander Grinberg on hosting speech by exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi. Wisconsin Project’s Valerie Lincy assesses U.S. sanctions against suppliers of parts to Iran’s military drone program. Cana
Washington Institute for Near East Policy’s Patrick Clawson on Reza Pahlavi’s Israel visit and quick moves toward Iran-Saudi normalization. Jigsaw CEO Yasmin Green on what to expect from Iran’s new camera surveillance system for mandatory hijab
American Enterprise Institute researcher Kitaneh Fitzpatrick on renewed wave of poisonings at girls’ schools in Iran. University of Washington sociologist Ramin Jabbarli on Iran looking for new ways to pressure Azerbaijan amid rising bilateral
Former Israeli national security adviser Yaakov Amidror on increase in apparent Israeli air strikes against Iranian forces and their proxies in Syria. Nuclear Threat Initiative’s Eric Brewer on IAEA director-general’s latest comments about Iran
University of Oklahoma analyst Joshua Landis on why U.S. conflict with Iran’s Syria proxies may escalate. Washington Institute for Near East Policy’s Matthew Levitt on why U.S. will not want to be bullied into leaving Syria. Mahnaz Afkhami, las
Iranians celebrate a season of renewal, despite a difficult year marked by economic woes and tensions on the streets. A proposal for a new U.S. policy of maximum support for the Iranian people is taking shape. The daughter of retired American F
Middle East Institute on why Saudi Arabia worked with China to get a normalization deal with Iran. Iranian-born Belgian lawmaker Darya Safai on overcoming obstacles to the EU designating Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist organization. Foundation for D
VOA Persian managing editor on how Iranian authorities responded to public outrage over their inaction as poison attacks on Iranian school girls escalate. Atlantic Council analyst examines possible motives for the attacks. Exiled Venezuelan opp
Geneva correspondent on how Western diplomats reacted to Iranian foreign minister’s UN Human Rights Council speech. VOA Persian TV host on his interviews with dissidents in Iran who used hunger strikes to win concessions in prison. Iranian Amer
An Iranian American human rights lawyer discusses how the closure of Iran International TV studios in London due to threats from Tehran may affect the Iranian diaspora; the Israeli ambassador to U.S. talks about how Israel is seeking deterrence
NATO makes more ammo as Munich Defense Conference begins. A conversation about holding Russia accountable and what it would take to achieve peace. Plus, a look at training camp for operators of Ukraine’s new Leopard 2 tanks and a special award
Israeli Ambassador to U.S. Michael Herzog in exclusive interview on Iran’s proximity to nuclear weapon-making capability and working with U.S. to block Iran’s path to a bomb. International Crisis Group analyst on how U.S. benefits from sanction
VOA Persian managing editor on Shervin Hajipour’s Grammy-winning “Baraye” inspiring novel protest in Iran. Kayhan London’s managing editor on growing reform debate in Iran’s establishment. U.S. National Security Council’s John Kirby to VOA on s
Former Israeli national security adviser on how Israel benefits from covert attacks on Iran’s military sites. ARTICLE 19 researcher on how Iran is fighting U.S. tech companies that help Iranians get online with VPNs. IranWire founder on educati
VOA Persian TV producer on what Iran’s protesters want exiled opposition leaders to do in support. American Enterprise Institute researcher on how Iran’s protest organizers are responding to a lull in protest activity. German lawmaker Ye-One Rh
VOA Persian TV producer on what Iran’s protesters want exiled opposition leaders to do in support. American Enterprise Institute researcher on how Iran’s protest organizers are responding to a lull in protest activity. German lawmaker Ye-One Rh
Iran executed a British Iranian national, even though Britain and the United States had urged Iran not to carry out the death penalty. What’s behind the estimated 31% jump in Iran’s crude oil and gas condensates exports in 2022? And how Western
VOA Persian journalist on how Iranians mobilize on social media and in real life to try to save jailed protesters from execution. FDD analyst on impact of four months of protests on Iran’s Islamist rulers. CNAS analyst on why petrochemicals are
The U.S.-based human rights monitor Human Rights Activists News Agency says that 516 people have been killed in protests in Iran since they began nearly four months ago. CNAS Russia military analyst on how Moscow benefits from acquiring Iranian
VOA Persian editor on Iranians turning 40th day memorials for youths killed by security forces into celebrations of life. Former World Bank adviser on origins of Iranian women’s struggle for rights. German Institute for Intl. and Security Affai
VOA Persian anchor on Iran’s detained activists whose peaceful acts of defiance under pressure inspire protesters. Activist Nazanin Afshin-Jam Mackay on how Iranian diaspora campaigned for UN to expel Iran from women’s rights body. Iran Human R
VOA Persian digital manager on social media videos showing anger in Iran after execution of second protester. Guardian reporters reveal the making of exclusive story about Iran’s forces firing at female protesters’ faces, genitals. UANI policy
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