Summary: The article examines the diverse and divided opinions among Iranians, both within Iran and in the diaspora, regarding the country's political future following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. It questions common international assumptions about what Iranians want, highlighting debates around potential regime change and the role of figures like Reza Pahlavi.
Main Topics Covered:
1. Internal divisions among Iranians over their country's political future.
2. The international community's potential misunderstanding of Iranian public opinion.
3. The political landscape following Ayatollah Khamenei's death and discussions of regime change.
What the world is getting wrong about what Iranians think
The US-Israeli war on Iran is exposing deep divisions among Iranians in the diaspora and in Iran.
From inside Iran to the diaspora, Iranians are deeply divided about their country’s future. With Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gone and Reza Pahlavi, the son of the former shah, waiting in the wings, what do conversations about regime change reveal about the spectrum of what Iranians really think?
In this episode:
- Yara Elmjouie (@yelmjouie), AJ+ Journalist
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Noor Wazwaz, Marcos Bartolomé, and Catherine Nouhan, with Spencer Cline, Tuleen Barakat, Maya Hamadeh, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Alexandra Locke.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.
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