Episode notes
11 Feb 2026
On the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, Iranians are protesting against the Islamic Republic, chanting “death to the Islamic Republic” and “long live the king.” The protests are a response to the regime’s celebrations and a reflection of the ongoing struggle for freedom in Iran. Despite the regime’s attempts to suppress dissent, the Iranian people remain resilient and determined to fight back.
Tensions between the US and Iran escalate as the US prepares to send additional troops and an aircraft carrier to the Middle East. The Iranian regime faces internal strife, with hardliners opposing any compromise on their ballistic missile programme, a key red line for the US. The likelihood of US intervention is high, with negotiations scheduled for next week, but a deal seems unlikely due to the regime’s internal divisio ...