Iran Protests: What’s Happening and What Comes Next, w/ Prof. Mohammad Marandi

Iran’s protests have been more enduring than previous waves. Some call it a CIA-backed color revolution while others say it is a popular movement. There have been significant incidents of armed violence. And there is no doubt that Iran’s enemies will take advantage of any sign of weakness as they do in all countries deemed rogue.
To better understand what's going on and what we can expect, Rania Khalek was joined by Mohammad Marandi, professor of english literature and orientalism at the University of Tehran.
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[@zahidabukhari9973]

No matter what these heinous criminals do, Iran will survive. Truth is always the Truth, no matter what lies they tell about Iran. Long live Iran ❤️❤️

[@abbasbeikverdi5995]

❤❤❤❤❤❤from Iranian

[@brainwashington1332]

Look up "persistent political engagement", a study by the University of Chicago. Iran now is like Hong Kong in 2018, Thailand a few years ago. Read the study, it's evidence for foreign interference in all those cases

[@far312]

Iranian people are much more intelligent than be swayed by some media outlet. Iran is in the midst of a progressive revolution.

[@Elisa-mg3rc]

thanks for the tip 🤗

[@far312]

@@Elisa-mg3rc

[@tonym842]

@@far312 Not really. Western "soft power" propaganda and malicious funding has a heavy hand in this too.

[@MorteSeoinage]

add Myanmar Malaysia and Taiwan just from Asia alone to that list. Myanmar still in civil war currently.

[@smm5663]

We don't hear this anywhere in US media. Congratulations. Fantastic.

[@arootindavtyan]

yes because this is a total false information

[@SuperFilipeMiguel]

@@arootindavtyan Exactly...

[@appluverapk]

Thanks for this interview. I don't often get to see an Interview with Professor Marandi where He gets the chance to have a Conversation where He's able to relax and even finish a sentence without getting cutoff or even having the chance to finish His question or give an Answer.

[@far312]

This is just an excerpt of the Iranian regime brutality that Marandi is defending (Warning: Graphic Content): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pajQaouOlsaJjrc

[@carmenlajoie2719]

He has been on with George Galloway MOATS, Richard Medhurst.

[@1875blahblahblah]

Yeah. Poor dude always gets teamed up on whenever he's on Al Jazeera

[@Fox-in-sox]

I agree. It’s appalling how the professor gets talked over and cut off during mid sentence in the so called msm

[@tatoverde9312]

He is a bright man. I love him.

[@far312]

He is not. He was awarded a scholarship he didn't deserve to study in the UK to become Iranian regime's mouthpiece in return.

[@L98fiero]

@@far312 Going by your comment, he's far more intelligent than you. An unsubstantiated claim can be ignored as the ravings of a fool or a troublemaker or more likely, a US sponsored troll.

[@far312]

@@L98fiero I have more publications than he does in more high ranking journals. I also got my degree from a much better university. I also earned my scholarship and not given one for free to betray my people later. I only engage in these social media posts for the sake of experimentation.

[@L98fiero]

@@far312 Yes, and I'm a genius with more publications than you do in more high ranking journals, got my degree from a much better university and earned my scholarship. Bla, bla, bla. Considering your comments, even if what you say is half true, there's a difference between educated and intelligent and you don't sound as intelligent.

[@far312]

@@L98fiero Like I care about your idea :))

[@joecool3332]

N Korea Western funded smears are worst, imho, than Iran. But Iran isn't too far behind. My understanding is that many people visit Iran each year frommany different countries. Where as, with my limited Western knowledge, it seems N. Korea is more difficult to visit. Am I correct or am I misinformed?

[@supernsansa]

You are correct. Due to sanctions, you can only fly to NK via a single airport in the middle of nowhere in China. It is absolutely doable though. Probably not possible now though due to COVID-19.

[@rezakarampour6286]

Search . ' What the Media Won't Tell You about Iran . '

[@0bleach0]

There are tour group you can visit the dprk through. I know one called koryo but I'm petty due all of that is still canceled since covid. Check out zoediscovers on KZbin, she worked for that company doing tours and has a very human way of discussing the country and information/misinformation

[@11235james]

'Rappers film music video in North Korea'

[@thetreekeeper143]

I agree. North Korea has never invaded or occupied any countries, yet it's been sanctioned and continuously ridiculed and bullied and demonised like some evil entity. But when you look at the history of the country doing all the bullying, my god, it makes North Korea look like Angels.

[@paulzenev4346]

Excellent discussion Rania and Mr Marandi. I liked the mentioning of "Reading Lolita In Tehran". I have a copy of it on my book shelf. We do indeed - need to be expunged from this shallow liberalism.!!!

[@Zaheer_Mohsin_Shigri]

Mr. Marandi is one of the most favorite scholar 👍

[@stormyweathers9887]

That young woman was perfectly fine before the thugs, who masquerade as the morality police, arrested her! Rania Khalek, who hosts this program, fails to point out the woman-in-question was arrested for freedoms that she takes for granted!

[@anonnonames8782]

Grande salute for both Rania and Prof. Marandi. Gracias for being reputable news sources that the global south diaspora deserves and needs.

[@jkengineeringarchitecture.]

Its good to hear the other side. I always listened to Prof Marandi.

[@far312]

This is just an excerpt of the Iranian regime brutality that Marandi is defending (Warning: Graphic Content): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pajQaouOlsaJjrc

[@malihehsaraj1588]

You have the best person in your program Mr Marandi

[@CrackingTechHD]

He is a puppet of the islamic regime

[@ahmadrezakeshavarz3386]

Thanks Rania- Truth is what matters- God bless you

[@alansd.3663]

Mr. Keshavarz, what ever Mr. Marandi is saying is not the Truth, If Rania wants to know the truth? she must ask why they arrest the Mahsa Amini in first place? Rain just is playing along with Mr. Marandi in this scenario, Islamic Regime propaganda.

[@abbaskarimi6762]

PLEASE READ THIS As an Iranian this guy is almost telling the truth, but not the full truth, There are 4 main problems in Iran: 1- most important one: Our economy is being crushed by the US, people are frustrated with the situation and they want to normalize the relationship with the west because the sanctions are costing them a lot! 2- The younger generation who are under 25 feel no connection with the government! government has a traditional views about the world but young people want to dance, date, party, drink, sing, and have western type of fun ( including not wearing hijab)! But the government mostly ignores and restricts them and it's like the government is not acknowledge their existence and their wishes! 3-There are many ethnic groups in Iran including Kurds and Balochs which these 2 are very dangerous ones (I love their people a lot but I should say the problem here) ! what makes it so dangerous is that a) Iranian Kurdistan is attached to Iraqi one and some Kurds want separation b) many of them are armed and these armed groups are taking advantage of situation! if the situation gets worse it can lead to widespread bloodshed between the army and and separatist! 4- (this one makes the government very angry and they mostly shift all the blames on this one!) there are many Persian language media funded by western countries who advocates against the government day and night They do whatever they can to Exacerbating the riots and to be honest they don't care if people are being killed in streets... they just do whatever they can without any moral values in order to have a regime change in future!

[@dollarchange2917]

Very well said

[@sleepingforever9122]

Is government using force against first type of protestors (urban middle/upper class pro westerners) or 2nd type (separatists/rioters)?

[@dollarchange2917]

@@sleepingforever9122 what would your country do?

[@sleepingforever9122]

@@dollarchange2917 My country is ruled by despots. They would crush both peaceful protestors and rioters. What I suspect is that Iran is using force against rioters only but media is presenting us those footage in such a way that iran is using force against 1st group of young college kids. I just want to get confirmation from the person who is in Iran.

[@dollarchange2917]

@@sleepingforever9122 I mean they use force on anyone who’s being violent and causing a safety risk scene. I thought it’s the same everywhere…guess I was wrong

[@madeline569]

Would BTN consider doing a shorter vid covering the recent history or Iran from a real leftists perspective.?

[@jesusnieves9221]

Because prestitute libshit media is doing enough while twisting the facts. CCTV footage from Iran is better than making false statements about how amini die. Clearly in the footage she collapsed and no one touched her minutes before. Amini was yelling at another woman in detention collapsed. But msm refuses to show the CCTV tape. Why are they afraid to show it?

[@E-D-U]

Very true Not just Iranians but the whole world should wake up to this propaganda machine 👏👏👏

[@far312]

This is just an excerpt of the Iranian regime brutality that Marandi is defending (Warning: Graphic Content): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pajQaouOlsaJjrc

[@Gigika313]

Yes the world is on to the western propaganda mainstream media

[@uncleshamus3451]

Thank you

[@taherehzahedi1008]

So many women were assaulted last year by those rioters in the name of women freedom one of them was one of my closest not mentioning how many young people tortured to death by them. I am happy that after one year world can see that my country stand strong in the right place of history. All of these hardships come from resistance against global north imperialism. As an Iranian woman I am thanking you Rania to shows the reality.

[@Moses_VII]

😢

[@theodoreperez8267]

I've been talking about this from the 70th my understanding change when I learned the about Cuba and the hypocrisy of america UK and Europe it's about time people start to be independent thinkers

[@L98fiero]

I'm 71 and just recently understood that the Western media are just propaganda arms of the corrupt governments that are subservient to American hegemony and empire. The US is a scourge that contaminates and corrupts anything it touches, they have a 'Minus Touch'!

[@carmenlajoie2719]

CBC in Canada making up great soap opera stories about Iran

[@alansd.3663]

Do you know what is going on in Iran???? you know the truth???? why don't you tell us what is going on in Iran??????

[@L98fiero]

And Pompeo admitted on a French TV interview that the US is supplying arms to the Iranian rebels, who could have imagined that? As much as I appreciate Professor Marandi's commentary, he seems to be the eternal optimist, even if Iran negotiates a watertight deal JCPOA deal, the Americans will break it anyway, remember, it's the 'international rules based order' where the US makes the rules and everyone else has to follow them, after all, the US is 'exceptional'!

[@rezakarampour6286]

Search KZbin . ' What the Media Won't Tell You about Iran . '

[@nextime3927]

Actually according to Dr. Chomsky the biggest obstacle is the US Doctrine. When it comes to nations with huge natural resources, US Doctrine absolutely allows no democratic nationalistic government to shape and/or exist - survive in such nations. It started with Dr. Mosadegh and since then continued throughout the world. Even the late Shah was warned in his later years to avoid expressing any nationalistic statements!

[@rezakarampour6286]

@@nextime3927 ' Noam Chomsky : US Is World's Biggest Terrorist '

[@walterscott2501]

God blesses u allll the way sister rania good work u and brother mirandi lion of judah👍👍🙏🙏

[@smm5663]

Excellent interview

[@far312]

This is just an excerpt of the Iranian regime brutality that Marandi is defending (Warning: Graphic Content): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pajQaouOlsaJjrc

[@walterscott2501]

Very inteligent man fr a very great country god blesses iran alll the way lion of judah👍👍🙏🙏

[@timetraveller885]

Hong Kong all over again!!!

[@user-xl9zu9fz6q]

안녕하세요 반가워여!🙏💙🇰🇷

[@eemoogee160]

댓글 잘 보고 갑니다~^^

[@alimoradi115]

great work, ty for the show

[@ananamusly]

MEK headquarters in Albania is fighting tooth and nail in this comments section here trying to throw dirt Mr. Marandi it’s absurd

[@kreativethinker5987]

My biais about Iran has completely changed since october 7th. I find this professor a truly remarkable man with a lot of wisdom regarding geopolitics. I love listening to him. He totally floored Piers Morgan. Love to see more of him

[@LainIwakura905]

love your show ! keep it up and thank you !

[@bigmeany214]

I have a crush on the professor ❤️❤️

[@far312]

This is just an excerpt of the Iranian regime brutality that Marandi is defending (Warning: Graphic Content): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pajQaouOlsaJjrc

[@garyonderisin8338]

thanks, rania, for all the great work you do.

[@far312]

This is just an excerpt of the Iranian regime brutality that Marandi is defending (Warning: Graphic Content): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pajQaouOlsaJjrc

[@bocarazaz]

I LIVE IN AMERICA FOR 50 YEARS AND I SEEN SO MANY CHANGES ,I SUPPORT THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN 100% THEY BUILD STRONG COUNTRY IN MANY WAYS TO PROTECT THE COUNTRY AGAINST YOU KNOW WHO. MAY GOD BLESS IRAN.

[@rez_tu]

You saw the changes of laws against women after the Islamic revolution, and you liked it. Good for you.

[@wisdomisbetterthansilverorg0ld]

I’m with you in this , many expats who been out of iran for long time , agree with this 🇮🇷

[@Moses_VII]

​@@rez_tu Against women, or against childish people in general? Responsible and respectable women don't dance and psrty, unless they are ignorant people who are unfamiliar with the basics of Islamic values, such as the women of the West, who later see the error of their ways and convert to Islam. Respectable and responsible men don't drink alcohol or gamble. Yet nobody says that alcohol or gambling is a man's right; propaganda only talks about women's rights to be stupid, not men's right to be idiots.

[@OneEyedMonkey9000]

This is obviously profound and important news. I can't help feeling amused that the phrase "They have a troll farm where they work 24/7", is a flat vanilla sentence which makes sense. Maybe I'm getting old?

[@thetreekeeper143]

You know you're on the more righteous side of an argument when they can't debate anymore and start the childish name calling.

[@mlsarchitect]

Thanks for your work.

[@smm5663]

Great interview

[@far312]

This is just an excerpt of the Iranian regime brutality that Marandi is defending (Warning: Graphic Content): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pajQaouOlsaJjrc

[@gariochsionnach2608]

See Continuing Ed - with Edward S n o w d e n: 'America's Open Wound - The C I A Is Not Your Friend' ...

[@janlorena2250]

Thank you for great, informative program..

[@gdi1093]

Solid work as always!! 10/10

[@far312]

This is just an excerpt of the Iranian regime brutality that Marandi is defending (Warning: Graphic Content): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pajQaouOlsaJjrc

[@gdi1093]

@@far312 get lost, no one cares

[@yurik1068]

It's always a pleasure listening to professor Marandi.

[@nextime3927]

Ronia; The West consistently has accused Iran for lack of pragmatic leadership. From what the world has witnessed so far unlike this claim, most Western leadership have exhibited lack of pragmatism. Please have a program to discuss this point in some detail.

[@guledsm]

Thanks Rania for being on the right side.

[@demonridera]

It's tough to find a girl as mesmerizing as Rania. Rani means queen in my language and she sure is one ❤️❤️

[@far312]

This is just an excerpt of the Iranian regime brutality that Marandi is defending (Warning: Graphic Content): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pajQaouOlsaJjrc

[@fabfoz]

Brilliant, Rania!!!

[@far312]

@@fabfoz This is just an excerpt of the Iranian regime brutality that Marandi is defending (Warning: Graphic Content): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pajQaouOlsaJjrc

[@plurabelle5]

Creep. Stop these unsolicited compliments on women's (not GIRLS) looks and appreciate her work.

[@demonridera]

@@plurabelle5 Why, is it a crime for women to have a feminine side ? And for men to appreciate it ? What's creepy is denial of gender

[@edwinhauge1222]

I love these alternative viewpoints

[@far312]

This is just an excerpt of the Iranian regime brutality that Marandi is defending (Warning: Graphic Content): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pajQaouOlsaJjrc

[@iramnaqvi3624]

Thank you brother you are sensible and intelligent

[@arashhekmat3864]

Thank you, Riana. Your programs are all factual and true. You are wonderful and professional. Best regards.

[@danvel9146]

i like Riana too, but this Rania is a hypocrite

[@lady-bug939]

yay you managed to bring Prof Marandi on.

[@smm5663]

Excellent

[@far312]

This is just an excerpt of the Iranian regime brutality that Marandi is defending (Warning: Graphic Content): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pajQaouOlsaJjrc

[@hamidsafaipour2499]

Dr.murandi ALWAYS is refreshing and optimistic.i just love it.

[@far312]

WORDS OF WISDOM FROM NOAM CHOMSKY: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKDada1pm5ZqipY

[@rajaam620]

Nice logical answers from Prof. Mohammad Marandi.

[@camiemengineer]

THE PROF's WEAK POINT was that he declined being one of Iran's negotiators in the JCPOA. With his excellent command of English it's likely that he would have discerned the ambiguous points of the signed agreement that was later exploited by loopholes. But saying that there would still be the POWERFUL Israeli lobby to overcome.

[@ananamusly]

He was an advisor to the JCPOA but not a direct negotiator. He still provides the value that you are referring to. He’s not a statesman.

[@tonym842]

The US intended to use the JCPOA as a trap for Iran even before the negotiations started. The US unilaterally reneged despite the other signatories confirming that Iran was in full compliance.

[@austenhead5303]

There's little point, besides just demonstrating willingness to negotiate to the rest of the world. You can't negotiate with the U.S. The Russians said it best: they're not agreement-capable. The rest of the world will just have to get together and confront the bully. Russia's already on it, just help them.

[@camiemengineer]

@@ananamusly Well he has all the qualities of Statesmanship .. like Imran Khan, who definitely is a statesman ... Just imagine these two teaming up!

[@mochamadfarid5721]

​@@ananamusly"We do not negotiate with terrorist because We are terrorist." - The United States

[@finality2012]

Very well 👏 👌 😌

[@gytisgytis5547]

Always love interviews with Prof. Mohammad Marandi

[@dr.mustafarahim367]

The clip of father of Mahsa with his comments at autopsy should made available to the public, possibly on you tube

[@djdesign_]

Pretty AND morally astute. Love the girl!

[@far312]

This is just an excerpt of the Iranian regime brutality that Marandi is defending (Warning: Graphic Content): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pajQaouOlsaJjrc

[@Sarcastic4u2]

Another masterpiece by Rania. Thank you for bringing out the facts which we wouldn’t possibly hear elsewhere.

[@Moemilan389]

Not only not a masterpiece, but a one sided account full of regime propaganda by the dictator regime apologist.

[@Sarcastic4u2]

@@Moemilan389 , I guess I got too bored of the other side’s propaganda .

[@ksharif1]

@@Moemilan389: Hasbara farm troll are out!

[@far312]

This is just an excerpt of the Iranian regime brutality that Marandi is defending (Warning: Graphic Content): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pajQaouOlsaJjrc

[@zahidabukhari9973]

I am not Iranian but I stand on the side of truth.. Iran!

[@alansd.3663]

What is the truth? Mr.Marandi is lying all the way.

[@zahidabukhari9973]

@@alansd.3663 Of course you are the truthful ones! Destroyed half of the world through invasion, bombs, meddling, interventions, sanctions and yet guess what, you are ones who should be believed!!!!

[@Moses_VII]

الحمد لله

[@hawaismohamed-ds2tn]

Thanks you seyed ma...di

[@uncleshamus3451]

Thanks for the real news✌️

[@aslamsaleem2215]

protest is not a democratic based but rather doing imperialist agency job so govt to use more force to crack it down

[@nextime3927]

Presently we are witnessing a big event in Iran's history as " the Great Operation Weed Out fifths Columns 1401" is in progress.

[@19eventhorizon66]

Awesome

[@smm5663]

One of a few places left where you can hear the truth. Well done.

[@arshadkazmi9887]

Excellent

[@raybari458]

good job

[@madeline569]

Also is it true that oil workers protested/strike bc of the regime or is this a lie? I'm half way thru this hour interview and have more questions than answers

[@yasminamiri6182]

yes they have protested because of the regime

[@zizigulu]

congratulations! Good for you! No you get to do some more research and discover many other interesting hidden truths to blow your mind. Guess what! It only gets much better and every time you go one level deeper into it, you'll end up with even more awesome questions... Have fun...

[@mejamakan3054]

dr miranta mojo aura made rania keep checking her hair…or is it me😂😂

[@alexxcostello]

Great journalism. Thanks a lot.

[@far312]

This is just an excerpt of the Iranian regime brutality that Marandi is defending (Warning: Graphic Content): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pajQaouOlsaJjrc

[@vanyavucinic3694]

whats the name of that organisation with the base in Albania?

[@mackone8035]

Haven"t found it yet. However a Facebook report stated some of the "trolls" had ties to an Italian PR firm Reputation Up and ARENA in El Salvador.

[@mackone8035]

You can find more by looking up the Facebook report on the "Albanian troll farm".

[@cyrusnoblepersian9992]

MEK (Mujahedin E Khalgh)

[@joecool3332]

Turkey gets f16s and other NATO weaponry. But both Turkey and Iran have there own problem with Kurds. Are they the same Kurds in a political or organizational sense?

[@joecool3332]

A lot of our (US) protest violence seems to be possibly officially though covertly inspired.

[@cobaltbomba4310]

Kurds are originally Iranian people, subgroup within Aryan stock, Iran is original homeland of Kurds, who subsequently moved out of ancient Iran to other middle eastern countries like Iraq, Syria and Turkey. Their language is also belong to Iranic classification. Their original religion was Zoarastrianism. Both Turkey and Iran are bombing Kurds currently because the Kurds are demanding more rights and freedom, they are backed by the West and Israel. Today, Kurds are highly divided among themselves politically. So, separatist Kurds are common threat to turkey and Iran. Most of Kurds are sunni muslims, but sizeable minority of them are Shia, and the rest of Kurds stick to their ancient Iranian religion, and Christian Kurds, Yizidi Kurds etc. Kurds want a separate state for the long term in the middle east, which is threat to the territorial integrity of Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Syria.

[@jamesmurphy9426]

@@cobaltbomba4310 I am thinking because Kurds have a communist party don't wish a communist ruling a inch of territory in the middle east

[@joecool3332]

@@cobaltbomba4310 Thanks for the quick overview on the Kurds.

[@rezakarampour6286]

Search . ' What the Media Won't Tell You about Iran . '

[@dr.mustafarahim367]

I always enjoy Mohamed marandi presentations which appear factual

[@CrackingTechHD]

"appear" Every Iranian knows he is full of shit and gets paid millions to support the islamic terrorist government in iran.

[@ghareebcoc1823]

Excellent ❤️

[@far312]

This is just an excerpt of the Iranian regime brutality that Marandi is defending (Warning: Graphic Content): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pajQaouOlsaJjrc

[@6PillarsArts]

how is this a fundraiser? please be translucent?

[@bahadorsoori968]

This Chanel is a Chanel which supporting Fascism around world

[@amiralavy4431]

Thanks for inviting Mr Mrandi... God bless iran ❤️🇮🇷

[@elijahfreeman5299]

God bless the Iranian people as they struggle for freedom

[@nextime3927]

This is not new. According to Dr. Chomsky the biggest obstacle is the US Doctrine. When it comes to nations with huge natural resources, US Doctrine absolutely allows no democratic nationalistic government to shape and/or exist - survive in such nations. It started with Dr. Mosadegh and since then continued throughout the world. Even the late Shah was warned in his later years to avoid expressing any nationalistic statements!

[@far312]

Chomsky supported the current uprising in Iran wholeheartedly!

[@danreznik1]

Will there be interviews with the Chinese working class about protests at the Foxconn factory in China?

[@mackone8035]

Why do you say that?

[@madeline569]

Was expecting something a little more balanced about this confusing topic, ie more historical material class analysis. It's not that I don't believe this movement was cooped by US for their interests or whatever but its weird to hear the prof only say how many police died and expect me to care. ACAB forever, and especially when it's the police job to force personal choices onto its citizens. At no point does the Prof talk about the material conditions which made young women protest in the streets and fight for their lives. Is he really saying all these young kids were just paid by US to do this, and it's all fake?

[@far312]

What is the purpose of having a monologue with a regime propagandist, I wonder? Not a word of what Marandi is saying is true. The whole framing of this program is suspect. Why is there no one from the other side(s) to represent their views--to have a fair dispute? Iranian regime uses the same propaganda techniques that Nazi Germany used and now the Israeli regime uses against the Palestinian people. The only difference is that the Iranian regime is far more violent and brutal than its Israeli counterpart. As someone with far better academic credentials than Marandi and as someone who is witnessing the current events from close, I say that that what is unfolding in Iran really sad and tragic. To say that what is been done by the Iranian regime is a crime against humanity is an understatement. And don't talk about material condition to Marandi. I describe him as postcolonial postmodernist propagandist. Their whole crew hate Marxist or historical discourse with a passion.

[@audrey5985]

@@far312 1. At least you know what's really going on in Palestine so 2. how can you be so wrong about Iran? There is no way you can be 'up close ' when you're so far off the mark.

[@far312]

@@audrey5985 I’m not wrong about Iran. I live in Iran and I have a doctorate in social science. I know what I’m talking about from lived experience. It is important to have an objective assessment of the situation. The accounts of violent crackdowns, mass murder of young, old, children, violence and tape in prisons, and techniques of intimidation are all accurate. From a sociological perspective, Iran is in the midst of a revolution and what Marandi says doesn’t change this reality. Except for a tiny minority who benefit from the regime (either ideologically/psychologically or financially or both), most sectors of the Iranian society cannot wait to get rid of this government (young, old, workers, business owners, cultural workers, intellectuals, academics, students, urban and rural residents etc). Mr Marandi will have to answer for all his lies/activities in the future of Iran.

[@audrey5985]

@@far312 where in Iran?

[@far312]

@@audrey5985 all over Iran. It’s time for your bed time.

[@Gigika313]

👍🏼

[@Ahmat_Sila]

Prof.Marandi the Best ✌🏻‼️

[@ahsimiksnabac6576]

Rania, ur da best, an intellectual with massive street cred!! keep up the good werk. its most excellent to see mo marandi, he's my number one go to for all thing Iran.

[@kennyl9777]

Absolute mockery of an interview by Rania. Why not ask Mr. Professor why is that the reporter who took picture of Mahsa Amini has been imprisoned for the crime of reporting that a woman had died in custody of police? Why is it that the regime feel so insecure that they detain and keep singers in prison for the crime of highlighting the plight of Iranian society in their songs? Why does regime TV stations do forced confessions on TV which are later retracted by family members of dead protesters in their funerals? Why not challenge Mr Professor on any of these questions and instead ask these lame softball questions? Does Rania know that Marandi's father is in the inner circle of Iran's supreme leader as a paid advisor? Why is that important fact not disclosed to your audience? Where is your journalistic integrity. So many softball questions.

[@RevolutionaryThinking]

Exactly. You’re the first commenter I’ve seen who isn’t a bit of a troll.

[@SuperFilipeMiguel]

Man, this show has nothing of integrity. It is just a bunch of supposed anti-US imperialists leftists (the only thing they really are is anti-US) and therefore they are willing to support whatever it seems to be anti-US. It does not matter how bad things are in a certain place - if it is anti-US they are with them. US policies deserve a lot of criticism, but making the bulk of one's ideology an a priori and always anti-US attitude (supposedly because you think of yourself as from the left and US must be the only and real imperialism in the world) degenerates in a distorted world hypocritical moral stand. This program is far from being impartial or to aim at reaching the truth.

[@nextime3927]

Most of the questions you are raising bear no value for this discussion. The reporter is in custody and hopefully will be punished severely since she was working in a mission contracted with a Saudi supported media to create these riots and destructions. Unfortunately the regime has been too soft with the rioters to suppress them.

[@cyrusnoblepersian9992]

It’s not a mockery, the problem in Iran society and government is much more complicated than your questions; if you’re really interested I can explain that all.

[@RevolutionaryThinking]

@@cyrusnoblepersian9992 It's a mockery for sure. They're just agreeing with each other and not going into the weeds.

[@far312]

Franz Fanon: “To educate the masses politically does not mean, cannot mean, making a political speech. What it means is to try, relentlessly and passionately, to teach the masses that everything depends on them; that if we stagnate it is their responsibility, and that if we go forward it is due to them too, that there is no such thing as a demiurge, that there is no famous man who will take the responsibility for everything, but that the demiurge is the people themselves and the magic hands are finally only the hands of the people.” ژن، ژیان، ئازادی! جنین، زند، آجوئی! نساء، حياة، حرية! قادین، یاشام، آزادلیق! زن، زندگی، آزادی! Կին, կյանք, ազատություն

[@abdihassan3836]

Excellent Iranian girl ❤

[@alansd.3663]

Mr.Marandi is an officer of the Iranian government which is involved in the Iranian group which is dealing with the 5+1 group. Mr.Marandi is not an independent person. He is an employee of Iranian government.

[@abbasbeikverdi5995]

So what? , another claim or accusation,? What he’s saying? Do you know what is going on around the word, ? Open your eyes,

[@behroozrahbar8770]

❤️🙏🙏🙏👌👌👌❤️

[@numinuecooper9975]

Iranians, put your acts together and savage what is left of your country. Build and don't break down what you already have stand together as one but most importantly, be smart and do not allow yourself to go back 500years.

[@karbarirani]

zart

[@dadbidad1322]

He is a mouthpiece of Khamenei and his regime. I didn’t find any truth in what he said, but was disgusted by his repeating of the sickening words and actions of the Islamic SS and dungeon keepers. If they have nothing to hide let bodies of hundreds of their victims be autopsied by independent, qualified professionals.

[@MegaFarah78]

I rather Listen to Iran regime instead Anglo Zionist America Empire Regime

[@dadbidad1322]

@@MegaFarah78 your choice, your right. You may also move to Iran to experience Islamic courts and sharia law in action.

[@samlock2667]

Whoever speaks against your ideology is a mouthpiece of khamenei, he’s a basiji. He’s a sepahi. You want freedom of speech for yourself but not for others.

[@samlock2667]

You want to replace one dictatorship with your own dictatorship. I don’t think that’s gonna help your country.

[@09131184560]

This morality police abuse people verbally, physically, and even sexually! I was almost arrested for walking with my sister on the street when I was 16 years old!!! These are moments you will never forget! The amount of anger it generates in you is indescribable. He is here to sugarcoat their actions. They don't have any right to abuse people on the streets for no reason.

[@nextime3927]

How a long ago was it? This year? If it was many years ago, you are comparing orange with apple.

[@allcatall3931]

he didn't sugarcoat the morality police?

[@fe7kh]

Try being a black person in America. At this point you can be white, they're mostly monsters. That's an unfortunate experience, but it's not unique to Iran. the USA will turn Iran into Haiti.

[@nextime3927]

@@cherylderue336 As long as you naively believe these propaganda, you are not going to know the truth

[@Moses_VII]

Are you a reliable source of information? Can we trust you are telling the truth?

[@ranapour]

Mr Marandi, having a morality police in the country where corruption and poverty are ripe is ridiculous. Mahsa should have never been arrested. Corrupt politicians are the one's that should be arrested. Please Mr Marandi, don't defend the indefensible. The establishment in Iran is in desperate need of reforms and people like Mr Marandi must push for it before it is too late. People in Iran are unhappy to put it mildly 😔 🙏 🙏

[@far312]

Great point! Only they have proved time and again that they are incapable of any reform.

[@chanhoong2073]

as a Chinese, i know very well how patriot Iranian feel about all this garbage news. it's fine to want change for your country, but do it in a proper way like Meiji Japan or Deng's China, not like arab spring CIA colour revolution

[@rezakarampour6286]

Search KZbin . ' What the Media Won't Tell You about Iran . '

[@Newjjnew]

As an Iranian, I have to tell you that you have absolutely no idea how things are within Iran and therefore cant tell us what is a "proper" way.

[@chanhoong2073]

@@Newjjnew so as Iranian you agree on western news about evil Iranian regime?

[@Newjjnew]

@@chanhoong2073 if youre asking for my opinion on iran's regime i have to tell you that its an evil disgusting dictatorship. Its IRGC is a terrorist organization

[@mikemccutcheon8372]

Don’t forget aeda

[@paganisto]

Kudos and Thank you, both!

[@far312]

This is just an excerpt of the Iranian regime brutality that Marandi is defending (Warning: Graphic Content): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pajQaouOlsaJjrc

[@abdihassan3836]

I want ask Prof Mohamed. Do Kurdish people have a right of self determination like their own Country, instead part of Kurdistan under the Colonialist of Iran, Suriya and Iraq?

[@majidjiu1727]

🎙️👏🏼🇨🇳🇮🇳🇿🇦🇷🇺🇧🇷 G. S. ⚖️🏋️CIA every were Thailand to T 😂

[@nextime3927]

Attn.All concern: If these unrests continue, if not civil war, the best outcome most likely with the support of Western powers, would be a military dictatorship system similar to what took place in Egypt if not like Saudi Arabia or Bahrain. Don't be a fool. Iran has the only nationalistic government among the West Asian countries. One main reason the regime has survived so far is that it tried its best (for example using religion cover, modified national flag) to hide its nationalism. Why you may ask? To learn the reason one must pay attention to the US Doctrine when it comes to nations with great natural resources. Absolutely no nationalistic government is allowed to exist or survive in such nations. It started with Dr. Mosadegh and since then continued throughout the world. Even the late Shah was warned in his later years to avoid expressing any nationalistic statements! Lately the regime dared exhibiting some nationalism once gained enough military defensive power and confidence. As this momentum continues, the US Doctrine reveals more of it's confronting side to suppress it. Iran may be able to exhibit full nationalism when it obtains unbreakable shield in its defensive stand.

[@fate30]

we must prevent a civil war in iran

[@Saleh.rahimi]

I live in Iran and The first issue is very simple in the Iran's case. The regime is losing popularity even in it's own loyal population. And it has become so miserable that it's likely for it to start a war. Because with war propaganda it can last longer. So .... A collapsing regime CAN be a treat to the other countries and it's own people. Just look at Syria.

[@nextime3927]

How did you get to that conclusion? By watching the media? Or asking every single Iranians?

[@Tacuddin]

You gave away the lack of credence to your claims the moment you mentioned the false propaganda against the Syrian government.

[@taherehzahedi1008]

Yeah after one year we exactly can see who is colapsing.

[@taherehzahedi1008]

​@@nextime3927He probably got his narratives from ManoTo one of those aggressive outlets last year which said Iran gov is collapsing. Now we can see, it was themselves who were collapsing because they were closed down 2 weeks ago since their supporter now are involved in bigger situation which is genocide in Gaza so they lost their supporter and couldn't continue (now we all can see who was behind all those event last year). I am Iranian woman and I got my PhD and postdoc in Iran. I traveled to Europe too. Last year during my Postdoc we could clearly see what was happening and the reality of situation they misused some emotional 18 to 20 y.o students who even couldn't have solidarity with themselves let alone having an idea and deeper knowledge.

[@yesteryear]

i rmbr learnin about da “child soldier/keys to heaven” western-crafted allegations when i read Persepolis & first started readin about how da west destroyed da middle east in middle school

[@masey23]

I try to be balanced and rational in my thoughts and approach to difficult subjects. This man is spewing propaganda, pure and simple. I appreciate you having him on and giving him the space to share his thoughts. But he deserved A LOT more pushback to explain some of the absurd statements he made.

[@fate30]

proof it

[@xiii9800xt]

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[@naziharizvi5591]

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