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The Iran Podcast

Negar Mortazavi
Iran
United States
Israel
Protests
Middle East
Trump Administration
Donald Trump
Hezbollah
U.S. Foreign Policy
Tehran
Hamas
Iranian Politics
Economic Sanctions
Sanctions On Iran
Maximum Pressure Policy
Nuclear Deal
Gaza
Middle East Conflict
Iran-Iraq War
Iran Nuclear Program

Conversations on Iranian politics, society, and culture with host Negar Mortazavi. Support the Iran Podcast: anchor.fm/theiranpodcast/support

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Negar Mortazavi speaks to Jeremy Scahill of Dropsite News about the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran, the current cease-fire, the role of GCC countries, and the path ahead.

Negar Mortazavi speaks to NPR

Negar Mortazavi speaks to Kate Borsay on Times Radio.

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Historic negotiations between Iran and the United States ended without a deal, leaving the Strait of Hormuz closed and putting a fragile ceasefire at risk. Vice President Vance led the American delegation in Islamabad with Iranian Speaker of Parliame... more

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Ross Harrison
Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington, DC
Middle East Institute
Episode: US-Israel War on Iran Expands
Hisham Helia
Senior Fellow in Geopolitics, International Security and Middle East Studies
London-based think tank/academic position
Episode: Iran’s New Supreme Leader
Robert Malley
Senior Fellow and Lecturer at the Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs, previously served as special envoy for Iran under President Biden, and has held various roles in U.S. administrations dating back to President Clinton.
Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs
Episode: Tomorrow is Yesterday: Rob Malley on Israel-Palestine and US-Iran
Alberto Fittarelli
Senior researcher at the Citizen Lab
Citizen Lab, University of Toronto
Episode: Prison Break: Israeli Disinfo Operations
Hamidreza Azizi
Visiting fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs in Berlin
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
Episode: Iran and the Axis of Resistance
Vali Nasr
Professor and former dean at the Johns Hopkins School of International Studies, expert on Iran and Middle East politics
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Iran’s Grand Strategy
Mohsen Milani
Executive Director of the Center for Strategic and Diplomatic Studies and Professor of Politics at the University of South Florida
Center for Strategic and Diplomatic Studies
Episode: Iran’s Rivalry with the US in the Middle East
Emma Ashford
Senior Fellow on Reimagining US Grand Strategy at the Stimson Center.
Stimson Center
Episode: Can Trump and Tehran make a Deal?
Jon Hoffman
Defense and Foreign Policy Research Fellow
Cato Institute
Episode: Trump vs Tehran

Host

Negar Mortazavi
Host and journalist focusing on Iran policy, politics, and society

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 306 ratings
  • Propaganda piece

    This author is known among Iranians as being a part of the Islamic Republic Lobby who seeks to trick the western audience into thinking she is for free Iran but all her analysis ends up being pro Islamic Republic and their talking points.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gohesabz
    United States2 months ago
  • Less bias

    Seems to provide a more balanced perspective with real news , not propaganda. If there is bias I’d say it is more anti Islamic Republic than pro

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ENP48230
    United States3 months ago
  • Unreliable information

    She works for the Islamic Republic and the IRGC and actively tries to launder their crimes and preserve their interests

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gombolle11111
    United States4 months ago
  • Dangerous Organization

    This podcast is propaganda, not commentary. It launders talking points aligned with the Islamic Republic while erasing the voices of Iranians harmed by that regime. Amplifying authoritarian extremism under the cover of “activism” is dangerous. Apple should review and remove this content.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Iran7777
    United States4 months ago
  • Fake news

    The IRGC Journalist 👎🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bitool
    United States4 months ago

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A must-subscribe for anyone wanting context on Iran and regional dynamics.
Some listeners feel the show is biased toward Western perspectives.
Balanced, insightful analysis with careful guest curation.
High-quality, in-depth discussions that go beyond headlines.
Guests are knowledgeable and the host asks thoughtful questions.

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The Strait of Hormuz
Q: What is the likelihood of the Pakistan talks actually happening given the current mistrust and security concerns?
Despite mistrust and security risks for negotiators, the presence of high-level delegations on both sides suggests a continued push toward talks, though meaningful concessions may be scarce and contingent on perceived reciprocity and safety assurances.
The Strait of Hormuz
Q: How are Iran's internal power dynamics affecting decision-making in the war and negotiations?
Decision-making appears to be led by military authorities with the Speaker of Parliament playing a key role in diplomacy, indicating a unified yet complex leadership where wartime priorities drive strategy more than peacetime governance.
The Strait of Hormuz
Q: What is driving Iran to re-close the Strait of Hormuz and what are the implications for global shipping and the war effort?
Iran signs onto and then re-implements the strait's closure as a response to what it perceives as US inaction on blockade issues, tying naval leverage to reciprocal US policy, with broader implications for regional stability and global oil/shipping concerns.
The Cost of War with Iran
Q: President Trump had said as recently as last week that he wanted to have a say in choosing the leadership of the country going forward. Do you expect the United States and Israel to target him for assassination?
Negar suggests it is likely that adversaries may attempt to target senior leadership, framing it within a broader pattern of punitive actions against the regime's leadership in the ongoing conflict.
The Cost of War with Iran
Q: Right, and so what does it signal to you that the clerics chose the son to take over for the father, even though the father didn't want it?
The decision is tied to wartime necessity and the desire to consolidate power within trusted military-security circles, signaling a continuation of the hardline approach but potentially with a new generation.

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2. Hisham Helia
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