EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 1H 30M
Tehran turns on itself as Iran’s regime fractures | Eye for Iran | EP 100 |
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Veteran journalist Eli Lake of The Free Press and host of the Breaking History podcast joins Eye for Iran to discuss real fractures inside Iran’s regime, why Tehran’s leadership may be turning on itself and how internal power struggles could eventually bring down the Islamic Republic from within. Lake says Iran’s rulers now need a deal more than Washington does, and argues any negotiations should begin with restoring internet access, freeing political prisoners and ending executions.Lake also offers hope for Iran’s future, saying the Iranian people remain the country’s greatest strength: “You cannot keep these people down.”Hudson Institute research fellow Zineb Riboua then breaks down China’s growing anxiety over the Strait of Hormuz, Beijing’s weakening leverage over Tehran, Iran-China ties and whether Operation Epic Fury is really about weakening China’s position in the Middle East.Finally, Iran International journalist Shervin Shahrestani reveals his major investigation into Iran’s expanding influence network in Kashmir and India, including ideological outreach, funding networks and why some call the region a “Mini Iran.”A special 100th episode covering Iran regime fractures, the Strait of Hormuz crisis, China, the IRGC and the fight for Iran’s future.Contents for this video:00:00 Intro: Tehran Turns on Itself? Fractures in Iran’s Regime02:16 Eli Lake Joins Eye for Iran02:38 What Is Really Happening Between US and Iran?05:25 Why Give Tehran More Time?06:03 Eli Lake: Put Iranian People First07:56 Any Deal Must Include Internet & Prisoners11:51 Xi Jinping Pressures Tehran Over Hormuz12:57 Are Iran’s Internal Fractures Real?17:35 Can the Islamic Republic Fall From Within?24:38 Why Even Ahmadinejad Is Criticizing the Regime27:56 How Change Could Happen Inside Iran32:54 Biggest Bet: Collapse From Within34:43 Are Negotiations Psychological Warfare?36:03 Iran’s Nuclear Program & What Comes Next40:25 Eli Lake: “You Cannot Keep These People Down”46:01 Eli Lake on His Iran Podcast Series52:31 Zineb Riboua Joins Eye for Iran52:32 Why China Suddenly Spoke on Strait of Hormuz56:30 Beijing’s Weakness Exposed?58:32 Is China Panicking?01:02:16 What China Stands to Lose01:05:28 Is Operation Epic Fury Really About Weakening China?01:07:45 Are US and Israel Fully Aligned?01:09:22 What to Watch Next: Gulf States & China01:12:27 Shervin Shahrestani Joins Eye for Iran01:13:00 Iran’s Influence Network in Kashmir01:15:02 Why Kashmir Is Called “Mini Iran”01:19:54 How Tehran Builds Influence in India01:22:30 Security Risks: Sleeper Cells & Lone Wolves?01:26:21 Why This Story Matters Now01:28:19 Is Iran More Dangerous After the War?01:30:16 Final Thoughts / Subscribe#iran #iranwar #israel #trump #nuclear #podcast #news #usa #youtube #shorts #middleeast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Veteran journalist Eli Lake of The Free Press and host of the Breaking History podcast joins Eye for Iran to discuss real fractures inside Iran’s regime, why Tehran’s leadership may be turning on itself and how internal power struggles could eventually bring down the Islamic Republic from within. Lake says Iran’s rulers now need a deal more than Washington does, and argues any negotiations should begin with restoring internet access, freeing political prisoners and ending executions.Lake also offers hope for Iran’s future, saying the Iranian people remain the country’s greatest strength: “You cannot keep these people down.”Hudson Institute research fellow Zineb Riboua then breaks down China’s growing anxiety over the Strait of Hormuz, Beijing’s weakening leverage over Tehran, Iran-China ties and whether Operation Epic Fury is really about weakening China’s position in the Middle East.Finally, Iran International journalist Shervin Shahrestani reveals his major investigation into Iran’s expanding influence network in Kashmir and India, including ideological outreach, funding networks and why some call the region a “Mini Iran.”A special 100th episode covering Iran regime fractures, the Strait of Hormuz crisis, China, the IRGC and the fight for Iran’s future.Contents for this video:00:00 Intro: Tehran Turns on Itself? Fractures in Iran’s Regime02:16 Eli Lake Joins Eye for Iran02:38 What Is Really Happening Between US and Iran?05:25 Why Give Tehran More Time?06:03 Eli Lake: Put Iranian People First07:56 Any Deal Must Include Internet & Prisoners11:51 Xi Jinping Pressures Tehran Over Hormuz12:57 Are Iran’s Internal Fractures Real?17:35 Can the Islamic Republic Fall From Within?24:38 Why Even Ahmadinejad Is Criticizing the Regime27:56 How Change Could Happen Inside Iran32:54 Biggest Bet: Collapse From Within34:43 Are Negotiations Psychological Warfare?36:03 Iran’s Nuclear Program & What Comes Next40:25 Eli Lake: “You Cannot Keep These People Down”46:01 Eli Lake on His Iran Podcast Series52:31 Zineb Riboua Joins Eye for Iran52:32 Why China Suddenly Spoke on Strait of Hormuz56:30 Beijing’s Weakness Exposed?58:32 Is China Panicking?01:02:16 What China Stands to Lose01:05:28 Is Operation Epic Fury Really About Weakening China?01:07:45 Are US and Israel Fully Aligned?01:09:22 What to Watch Next: Gulf States & China01:12:27 Shervin Shahrestani Joins Eye for Iran01:13:00 Iran’s Influence Network in Kashmir01:15:02 Why Kashmir Is Called “Mini Iran”01:19:54 How Tehran Builds Influence in India01:22:30 Security Risks: Sleeper Cells & Lone Wolves?01:26:21 Why This Story Matters Now01:28:19 Is Iran More Dangerous After the War?01:30:16 Final Thoughts / Subscribe#iran #iranwar #israel #trump #nuclear #podcast #news #usa #youtube #shorts #middleeast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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