From Iran International comes the 'Eye for Iran' podcast, a weekly show that will take listeners beyond the headlines, deep into the Iran stories that matter most. With compelling interviews, expert analysis and high impact investigations, host Negar Mojtahedi examines the latest developments in and around Iran.
Eye For Iran
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From Iran International comes the 'Eye for Iran' podcast, a weekly show that will take listeners beyond the headlines, deep into the Iran stories that matter most. With compelling interviews, expert analysis and high impact investigations, host Negar Mojtahedi examines the latest developments in and around Iran.
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Recent Episodes
June 19, 2026
The Iran-US MoU explained: what it means for Iranian people | Eye for Iran 108
Did the new US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding hand Tehran a major victory?<br /><br />In this episode of Eye for Iran, host Negar Mojtahedi breaks down the controversial MOU with former US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker, who argues the agreement delivers significant benefits to the Islamic Republic while leaving major questions unanswered on Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missiles and regional proxies.<br /><br />Then, human rights activist Gazelle Sharmahd joins the program to discuss the reaction among many Iranians who had hoped recent events would lead to meaningful change. Sharmahd reflects on the kidnapping and killing of her father Jamshid Sharmahd, the ongoing executions inside Iran and why she believes many Iranians feel abandoned by the international community.<br /><br />Finally, Iran International correspondent Alireza Modiri and actress and activist Shiva Negar discuss the FIFA World Cup and the emotions surrounding Team Melli. For many Iranians, football has become about far more than sport. From Lion and Sun flags in the stands to debates over national identity, the World Cup has become a reflection of the deep divisions and complicated feelings shaping modern Iran.<br /><br />Topics:<br />• US-Iran MOU explained<br />• Did Iran win the deal?<br />• David Schenker's analysis<br />• Gazelle Sharmahd on her father's murder<br />• Human rights in Iran<br />• Team Melli and the FIFA World Cup<br />• Lion and Sun flags<br />• Why Iranians are divided<br />• Iran, Hezbollah and Lebanon<br />• The future of US-Iran relations<br /><br />Guests:<br />David Schenker – Former US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs and Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute<br /><br />Gazelle Sharmahd – Human Rights Activist and daughter of Jamshid Sharmahd<br /><br />Alireza Modiri – Correspondent, Iran International<br /><br />Shiva Negar – Actress and Activist<br /><br />Host:<br />Negar Mojtahedi<br /><br />Subscribe for more Eye for Iran interviews, analysis and reporting from inside and outside Iran.<br /><br />Chapters: <br /><br />00:01: 39 Did Iran Win the MOU? | David Schenker Breaks Down the Deal<br /><br />00:22:42 "Iranians Feel Betrayed" | Gazelle Sharmahd on the Human Cost<br /><br />00:39:41 FIFA & Team Melli | Why Iranians Are Divided at the World Cup<br /><br />#iran #trump #lebanon #israel #MOU #irandeal #podcast #news #irannews #iranpodcast #youtube #sportify #shorts
June 12, 2026
Arab world losing the Mideast, experts say | Eye for Iran 106
As Lebanon becomes central to Iran’s conditions for a broader US-Iran deal, this episode of Eye for Iran asks what the war has really changed — and what comes next.<br /><br />Aaron David Miller, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a veteran US Middle East negotiator, says Iran is using Lebanon to pressure both Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, trying to establish a new equation around Hezbollah. <br /><br />He also argues the future balance of power in the Middle East may increasingly belong to three non-Arab powers: Israel, Turkey and Iran.<br /><br />Elliott Abrams, former US Special Representative for Iran and Venezuela, says Washington still fails to grasp the nature of the Islamic Republic and warns that no deal can solve the deeper problem posed by the regime itself.<br /><br />Mohamed Fahmy, Egyptian-Canadian veteran journalist and Middle East political analyst, recently returned from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. <br /><br />He says the war has left “a scar” across the Arab world. Is the Iran war ending — or is Lebanon becoming the first battle over the Middle East that comes after it?<br /><br />#iran #lebanon #middleeast #podcast #youtube
June 5, 2026
Can Trump crack Iran’s delay-and-negotiate playbook? Eye for Iran 106
For decades, Iran has frustrated presidents, diplomats, and negotiators. Has it finally met its match?<br /><br />In Episode 106 of Eye for Iran, we examine the strategy, pressure and power dynamics shaping the latest standoff between Washington and Tehran—and whether Donald Trump is succeeding where previous administrations fell short.<br /><br />Former US diplomat Alberto Fernandez, United Against Nuclear Iran Policy Director Jason Brodsky, and Daily Mail Special Correspondent David Patrikarakos break down Trump's negotiating style, Iran's long-standing playbook of delay and resistance, and the growing debate over whether Tehran has finally encountered an opponent willing to combine diplomacy, economic pressure and military force to change the calculus. <br /><br />Has Iran met its match—or is it once again playing the long game? And even if a deal is reached, could future military strikes still be on the table?<br /><br />We then turn to the Strait of Hormuz, where Homayoun Falakshahi, who leads Kpler's crude oil analysis team, explains why one of Iran's most important sources of leverage may be losing its value. <br /><br />As Persian Gulf states invest in alternative export routes and global energy markets adapt to disruption, we explore whether Tehran is overplaying its hand—and why the next five years could leave the Islamic Republic with fewer strategic cards to play than it has today.<br /><br />Finally, from Beirut, Iran International Lebanon Correspondent May Farhat discusses Hezbollah's weakened position, Lebanon's efforts to curb Iranian influence, and growing concerns that Tehran is tying Lebanon's future to its broader confrontation with the United States and Israel. <br /><br />In a striking rebuke this week, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accused Iran of using Lebanon as a "bargaining chip" in its negotiations with Washington and told the IRGC: "It's not your country, it's our country." <br /><br />His comments reflect a growing frustration among Lebanese leaders who argue that their country has paid the price for conflicts driven by outside powers. Meanwhile, Trump claimed progress in efforts to end the fighting, telling reporters, "We actually spoke with Hezbollah for the first time ever. We didn't know they spoke."<br /><br />But with Hezbollah rejecting a new ceasefire proposal and Israel insisting it will not withdraw its forces, we ask whether Lebanon risks becoming a bargaining chip in a much larger regional struggle—or whether Beirut is finally beginning to push back against Tehran's influence in a way that could reshape the country's future.<br /><br />Featuring:<br /><br />• Alberto Fernandez – Former US Diplomat and Vice President of the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI)<br /><br />• Jason Brodsky – Policy Director, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI)<br /><br />• David Patrikarakos – Daily Mail Special Correspondent and Author<br /><br />• Homayoun Falakshahi – Head of Crude Oil Analysis, Kpler<br /><br />• May Farhat – Iran International Lebanon Correspondent<br /><br />Topics discussed:<br /><br />• Trump-Iran negotiations<br /><br />• Iran's negotiating strategy<br /><br />• Iran's nuclear program<br /><br />• The Strait of Hormuz<br /><br />• Global oil markets and energy security<br /><br />• China-Iran relations<br /><br />• Hezbollah and Lebanon<br /><br />• Iranian influence in the Middle East<br /><br />• US foreign policy and regional security<br /><br />Chapters: <br /><br />0:00:00 Introduction to podcast <br /><br />0:01:51 Segment 1: Has Iran finally met its match? We examine whether Donald Trump's mix of diplomacy, economic pressure and military threats is succeeding where previous administrations failed—and whether Tehran is genuinely on the defensive or simply buying time.<br /><br />0:33:27 Segment 2: The Strait of Hormuz has long been one of Iran's most powerful tools of leverage, but as global energy markets adapt and the Persian Gulf states diversify export...
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