Iran Expert: "Trump Can't Invade Iran..." | Trita Parsi

FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/rzciDsE9Xx8 TRITA's LINKS: X: https://x.com/tparsi In this episode, Julian Dorey breaks down the documented lobbying and influence campaign that led to the MEK (Mujahedin-e Khalq) being removed from the U.S. State Department’s terrorist list in 2012. The MEK had been designated as a terrorist organization for years. During that period, the group launched an aggressive lobbying effort in Washington that included millions of dollars in speaking fees paid to prominent U.S. political figures from both parties, including individuals connected to the Clinton political network. This episode examines: The MEK’s history and why it was originally designated a terrorist group The coordinated lobbying and public relations campaign to change its status Publicly reported speaking fees paid to high-profile U.S. officials and surrogates The role of U.S. policymakers in the eventual delisting decision Why the MEK remains controversial despite its removal from the terror list This is not speculation. It is a review of public records, reporting, and documented financial relationships that raise serious questions about how U.S. terror designations can be influenced. ***TIMESTAMPS*** 00:00 – UN reform & veto crisis 10:00 – Iran revolution fears 19:30 – MEK: cult, Iraq & lobbying 31:01 – Shah, coup & 1979 revolution 39:24 – Post-revolution repression 49:48 – Iran nuclear deal backchannel @juliandoreyclips ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices