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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 8 MIN

Iran’s Future Must Come From Within - with Lisa Daftari Part 2

from America's News Hour · host Talk Media Network

Bill Bernardoni continues his conversation with foreign policy analyst Lisa Daftari of Foreign Desk News, focusing on why any lasting change in Iran must come from inside the country — not from externally backed opposition groups. The discussion examines Iran’s weakened regime, internal protest movements, and the controversial role of the MEK, including why it lacks legitimacy among Iranians despite support from some Western political figures. A grounded look at who truly represents the Iranian people — and who does not.Should the U.S. support regime change in Iran only if it is clearly driven by the Iranian people themselves? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Bill Bernardoni continues his conversation with foreign policy analyst Lisa Daftari of Foreign Desk News, focusing on why any lasting change in Iran must come from inside the country — not from externally backed opposition groups. The discussion examines Iran’s weakened regime, internal protest movements, and the controversial role of the MEK, including why it lacks legitimacy among Iranians despite support from some Western political figures. A grounded look at who truly represents the Iranian people — and who does not.Should the U.S. support regime change in Iran only if it is clearly driven by the Iranian people themselves? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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