Iranian regime will fall | Jack Straw

“The consent, even the sullen consent, of the vast majority of the population is gone.”
Iran’s regime faces stark choices as it balances its "ideological position" with growing unrest among Iranians, says Jack Straw, Labour Foreign Secretary, 2001-2006.
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[@jerryslist]

Never forget: Iran was the second country (the USA was the first) to grant recognition of the State of Israel in 1948.

[@ytredvb]

Well if they wanted to keep the recognition they should've stayed loyal

[@HilaryOgbonna-ho8wj]

Yes under the SHA of IRAN, but under the islamists, they want Israel dead.

[@delinquentinparadise]

There were very few Muslims in Iran in 1948.

[@gadaboutunited]

I thought the Soviets were a quick seconds. Didn't Iran vote against partition on November 29 1947. TBF though, those are just secondary, Iran before 1979 was an asset to the ME, not a force that split the Arabs and brought terror to Israel. If the Shah hadn't been so brutal and was more of a reformist, then he would've kept his throne. Out of all Muslim-majority countries, the Iranians are far more likely to accept democracy. They had it until the CIA undermined it and they got the Shah. All the best to Iran.

[@Alex-cass]

@@delinquentinparadiseIran was a Muslim country in that time as well

[@user-s4]

2:03 He honored October 7 and said "it will be done again in the future". We Iranians came to the streets many times and were killed, the participation rate in the last elections was less than 8%. We do not want this regime. This regime has taken us hostage

[@koopon3900]

Dear User, what would be your reaction if Israel attacked Iran militarily to try and damage the regime? What would your response be if it brings economic hardship (if they destroy the oil production) or if civilians are also hurt in the attack?

[@yogibear872]

Regime will retaliate. We don't have the power to do anything . We are kinda powerless. But for 3 weeks. 2000 flight a day hitting their bases. Things could happen .

[@golnarfrouzan8841]

@@koopon3900 nothing he is living abroad like his chahzadeh

[@fatemehm2949]

THIS IS A BIG LIE OF A ZIONIST

[@fes592]

You are in our prayer. Very sad to be captive by your government. Be strong and fight for your freedom.

[@philip.morris]

The Iranians want their country back.

[@rothwellaudio]

Let the americans do their own propaganda.

[@parsabahraminia6632]

Thanks for noticing and separating us from the regime ❤

[@dicko7059]

You mean Persians ♥️

[@ciaronsmith4995]

The Palestinians want their country back too.

[@philip.morris]

@@parsabahraminia6632 It must be difficult in Iran for regular people

[@fainitesbarley2245]

Nothing will change whilst Ayatollahs are in charge. The Iranians need to free themselves from theocratic rule.

[@mr.mayhem7402]

So does the rest of the middle-east.

[@arjunratnadev]

precisely

[@MoonBerryShrimp]

​@@KeithBrighouse-r3kNo need for deflective whattaboutism. Both are bad on their own merits.

[@noecadavona1862]

​@@KeithBrighouse-r3kAl IRGC said that also😂

[@mojokanjani6123]

Who gets to decide which regime is right who, Biritains has falken into dust, and have the Gaul to criticize other regimes, mean while they them selfs can't handle their own

[@wolfgangschwarzhaupt3010]

lets hope for the iranian people

[@hpbash918]

You hope for US and Irael

[@goonerboz6023]

free palistine

[@willdon.1279]

@@goonerboz6023 Yes, free Palestine, Iran, and all victims, from theocratic death cults.

[@bfarzady5212]

​@@hpbash918every person who values civilization against Islamic barbarism

[@bad209]

@@bfarzady5212 you know nothing of which you speak

[@MatthewSwift-xc8sn]

Religion and Government should NOT be joined a complete separation between the two. No religious political parties

[@JusticeJo]

It is happening in apartheid Malaysia.

[@mrtaurus51]

Separation between Church and State is what is necessary. Separation between Religion and Government is something completely different. Separation between Religion and Government, meaning that political parties with a religious basis are barred from politics is anti-democratic. So we are having a problem.

[@kurdistanijunior]

Does that apply to the Jewish state as well?😂😂😂

[@user-rd8ow4sn8v]

That rules out ALL Islamic countries then.

[@yeaboi7500]

Why should it fall..? It is the only democracy in that region..and it once had a female prime minister Golda Meir​@@kurdistanijunior

[@thisdoesnotend101]

Free Iranians

[@L.C.Sweeney]

'Free'? I hope you mean from their dictatorship ... You couldn't possibly mean from Israel.

[@rooheespirits1642]

Free black , Free Native American , Free indian ,

[@amirishere]

​@rooheespirits1642 I am an Iranian who lives in Europe and I have traveled to the USA too. the blacks and natives are very free when you compare them to the state of Iranians.

[@amirishere]

​@rooheespirits1642 for example they don't run away from the usa but Iranians are running away.

[@hpbash918]

From crimial US and Israel?

[@JovannieCastillo]

The Old man in Iran days are numbered.

[@Bvar-x]

Ah ah lgbt 🫵🤣

[@b.a.b7834]

Have you read the book of this guy? It's called The English Job: Understanding Iran. He was basically praising ayatollahs. And still they do. They brought them to power. It's their grand son.

[@johnpurcell7525]

Only to be replaced by another crazy religious nutcase.

[@carlosdangerfield9477]

The Days of every Old man EVERYWHERE are numbered.

[@MischaelWeiß]

​@@b.a.b7834I agree with you

[@mehdisheykholeslami6086]

I am from Iran we love Israel

[@Yali05]

May god help Iranian people

[@bahrammohtadi-oo6ww]

You are "FROM Iran", but clearly NOT IRANIAN. Two completely different species.

[@archiveofal-ahwaz6770]

Jack was one of the Iranian regime supporters. He helped the brutal regime in Tehran to live longer. So, he must be questioned for the support. He is such a liar.

[@iraniantiislam]

Absolutely Thank you

[@POLDRO]

Only when the Iranian regime is removed will the region have anything close to Peace.

[@vredacted3125]

Everyone who supports Ukraine should also be consistent and support Palestine. Two peoples under foreign occupation. two peoples having their hospitals bombed, two peoples having their kids killed, two peoples facing governments that say genocidal stuff. Russia and Israel are both committing war crimes, both saying genocidal stuff. Israel is a reactionary and racist colonial power which relies on brute military force to impose its apartheid regime on the Palestinians. Israel is the main obstacle to peace.

[@prometheusunbound]

There was no Iran when Palestinians and arabs fought Israel

[@HM-mw7cg]

Imagine being this dumb and deluded

[@MM-dm4xj]

​@@prometheusunboundfalse iran has been a thing for at least 2500 years

[@prometheusunbound]

@@MM-dm4xj fighting with modern day Israel for 2500 years huh 😂 sit down bozo

[@MichaelBoelton]

as someone who was in Iran during the Iranian revolution I can tell you that the shah was never as repressive as this regime. in the last 12 months the press was completely free to print whatever it wanted. the secret police was officially disbanded and dissolved 2 months before the regime collapsed. all political prisoners (who were essentially terrorists) were released en masse. khoemini arrived in Tehran while shah's govt was still in power and even gave Khomeini a military helicopter to take him to his residence. the shah did everything wrong and the govt fell. khamenei is a very shrewd student of history. he won't make the same mistakes. in the last 2 years over 130,000 people have been arrested and hundreds have been officially executed. I hope I'm wrong, but this regime won't fall as easily as sec straw thinks or wishes.

[@Mokh7777]

@@MichaelBoelton as an Iranian I agree with you, and will add the SAVAK should’ve acted even more strongly against those prisoners so we wouldn’t be here. Essentially they were the ones who hijacked the power, ie Khamenei. Sadly you are right, this has been a very tough regime to bring down, also b/c IRGC has hijacked the whole economy.

[@Bluebirdiran]

You are lying through to your teeth. Shame on you.

[@mrtaurus51]

@@Bluebirdiran Which lies are you referring to ?

[@MichaelBoelton]

@@Bluebirdiran lying how? what part is a lie exactly?

[@runningcommentary2125]

The secret police where all disbanded? Where do you think Khomeini got his secret police from? The Shah's dogs just found a new master.

[@MohamadLevel0]

Iranians stand with Israel 💙 🇮🇱 💙 No to Islamic Republic 10 percent regime Middle east peace with Pahlavi

[@y3puGnxg]

another AI bot, danger

[@bpfromowc]

Lol

[@grawakendream8980]

unfortunately you can't really fight religion

[@bfarzady5212]

​@@grawakendream8980what?

[@bfarzady5212]

Says a lot that an Iranian named Mohamad and millions of Mohammads and Alis in Iran and diaspora hold this opinion

[@patrickzack-om2uv]

believe me! being an Iranian, is the hardest thing can ever happen to a person.

[@aryanpers7726]

Do not forget Mr Jack Straw had very good relationship with the foreign minister of Iran as the foreign minister of England and many times did as a lobby for the regime of Ayatollah's!

[@sadafebrahimi1926]

That explains his position about "concerned military heads" of Iran that he has met.

[@daveblackbrow7841]

I’m not sure why the U.K. has 700 soldiers in Cyprus to risk their lives evacuating people who have chosen to live in a foreign country,chosen to stay there for weeks after hostilities have begun and haven’t even had the will to get on planes provided for them over the past few days. Their lives, their choice, but nobody else’s lives should be risked for such reckless individuals - most of whom aren’t even British in the true sense of the word.

[@peteraustin370]

And what OTHER reasons could the 700 troops be there for...Armed and ready...!!??!!

[@vintagethings9187]

Er, British people are working and visiting there.

[@saar2411]

UK has a Signal intelligence base in Cyprus. That’s why. It’s been there since the early 20th century.

[@saar2411]

There’s a UK signal intelligence base in Cyprus. It’s been there for a very long time.

[@Bluebirdiran]

You are a simpleton. This is the smoke screen for intervention in Israhell if worse comes to worst. For so called British interests.

[@balochlashari9393]

Jack Straw the man who helped Iranian regime during his Ministry

[@nickthebubble4060]

The bbc will be disappointed.

[@Persian936]

Exactly 😁 Hopefully bbc will never interfere with IRAN again

[@Mokh7777]

@@nickthebubble4060 the reason why we Iranians call it Ayatollah BBC since ‘78

[@sase-db1ow]

Ayatolah BBC is currect name

[@iraniantiislam]

BBC biggest nightmare is return of pahlavi dynasty which is going to happen soon as 90 million Iranians want their monarchy back

[@chrislaggan7417]

Why do so many Times Radio interviewer's think its okay to interrupt and talk over their guests. I don't watch these for "their "opinions ,I come here to listen to the experts .

[@SmackheadGaming]

Because he's denigrating her deeply held beliefs 😂

[@tjo230]

How do you listen? Her interjections are apt to steer the commentator to give apt information within time allotted. Why have we become so pessimistic?

[@clementine7582]

Quite frankly he's difficult to listen to with his hacked stutter.

[@upinvermont3064]

She seemed utterly bored by the interview, distracted, fidgety, impatient, wondering if she should grocery shop before dinner, if she watered the plants before leaving, if the dog has fleas, and only seemed to get a little engaged when labor embarrassments came up.

[@amblincork]

Truth is Straw is a poor speaker and rambles on and on and fails to stick to the main point

[@Hathrandir]

Women are bursting to get rid of their head scarfs... not in London! What have we done!?

[@nickthebubble4060]

Let the wooden horse of Troy into the city gates.

[@rebeccaweil1]

Lol

[@willdon.1279]

The pressure is more subtle here, and some of our home-grown "useful idiot feminists" do not realise their betrayal of their Muslim sisters. No Koran law on hijab/niqab - just dress modestly...

[@O-REN106]

You voted and your governments did the oposit so now you have more radicals as neighbors than ever before...

[@kareemdurrant139]

Why should they. Freedom and whatnot

[@califcactus]

Iran is not the Islamic regime!!!!

[@leoarya7234]

King Reza Pahlavi is the only chance for Middle East calming down. ❤

[@dynasty201]

Definitely the brightest landmark of inspiring a shining light of social cultural identity, economic industrial prosperity, territorial integrity, ample peaceful vision and frame of civilization integral to secularism democracy freedom will shine a light of greatness by revival of Pahlavi all set to go Long Live Pahlavi Javid our Shah

[@nissamaalek7735]

Sham on Pahlavi

[@user-s4]

We the people in Iran have exactly the same opinion and we do not listen to anyone except the king

[@aminabbaszadeh1066]

شتر در خواب بیند پنبه دانه، اون بنده خدا زن خودشو کنترل کنه کار بزرگی انجام داده!

[@ArchieFatcackie]

The only trouble with regime change is you need to be careful what you wish for. Look at Iraq and Libya.

[@MatthewSwift-xc8sn]

Did Germany stop bombing England because civilians were being killed

[@romankats-kagan3968]

Did the Allies stop bombing Germany?

[@annar574]

Exactly 💯

[@Royboy50]

@@romankats-kagan3968Germany started it ,😮

[@simonpitt8145]

@@romankats-kagan3968 Yawn, yawn ,yawn.

[@romankats-kagan3968]

@@simonpitt8145 fax b b0reing, Yo

[@lamegalectora]

The UK should stand with Israel shoulder to shoulder: our civilisation is at stake.

[@runningcommentary2125]

Nah, some of us still remember how they treated us under the mandate. Look up the King David Hotel and what happened there. They are not our friends and never will be.

[@vickycohn4586]

@@runningcommentary2125 well I could say this the other way around.

[@SuperMikado282]

​@runningcommentary2125 Not yours, maybe.

[@teffical9304]

They hate you.

[@teffical9304]

@@vickycohn4586 You could but you wont.

[@rothwellaudio]

From the man who brought you The War In Iraq, all new words of wisdom about peace in the Middle East. Is there anyone less qualified to lecture us about this?

[@thedamned8202]

If he really thinks that after Khamenei dies things will just magically get better and the IRGC will abandon their ideology then he's delusional, every one of us in Iran knows that this regime is incapable of reform, they have proven that time and time again, we have tried everything to changed them but to no avail, as we say in Persian; a wolf's repentance is death. This regime has to go, and the only alternative is HIM Reza Pahlavi II, the legitimate Shah of Iran.

[@patriciakimball8150]

“A wolf’s repentance is death”. Very wise & realistic saying (although I have nothing against real wolves).

[@alittlebitofeverything6547]

There is no palestine and never was. name one king or president prior to the Egyptian Arafat. People need to learn some basic history.

[@Robertarcher2035]

Exactly

[@Tpm2350]

Only one Jewish country on the whole earth must survive with peace. Such honest people.

[@vickycohn4586]

@@dukeofvoid6483 Debunking ''Palestinians''!

[@67lionsoflisbon37]

Even the muslim Ottomans didn't have a political province or county division called "palestine" in that area. Not 1.

[@Roshivafa]

Well you should have a better look at the history again because there are Jewish people and even photos from the ww2 that shows they had PALESTINIAN passport!!!! It was their land their country and Israel took it away by force!!

[@SeanGhanbari]

This guy made millions representing IRGC and Mullahs. He was one the biggest supporters and representatives of Mullahs in the West. Google and KZbin are a click away. Shame on Jack Straw!

[@susancarroll9110]

Jack straw was the one that brought out laws to protect Islamic fundamentalistin this country in the 90’s under Blair’s government And was behind Iraq war He was irans sympathiser Do you think we are going to forget that …obviously

[@PJerry-l8c]

His one sided talk has many inhumane elements. They will say or do anything in the name of their so-called national interests. We are humans first then citizens of any country. This thread seems to be full of one-sided hateful biases. Both sides have committed inhumane crimes. Please join the global civil resistance against the hideous language of power and get involved. Only the names of the monsters seem to be changing; the rest is intrinsically the same. The International Criminal Court isn't just an institution or an edifice. It's hope. It's a simmering revolutionary movement which will eventually bring impunity to an end. For the first time in the history of this planet, the language of power is in the process of being challenged at a 'global' level. This means there will be no impunity for the ruling establishments of 'any' country. Patriotic people who directly or indirectly defend the crimes committed by the rulers of their beloved nations, will have no rational defence. State propaganda which plays the primary role in giving birth to such inhumane support will also become obsolete. There will be only one major common 'pro-humanity' notion, and it will be about enforcing the rule of law in its true essence. Let's put an end to impunity. Let's outlaw state propaganda. Let's work together for a humane and just world. www.icc-cpi.int/get-involved

[@GeoffV-k1h]

Any evidence for any of this?

[@susancarroll9110]

@@GeoffV-k1h reallly 😂😂😂😂😂😂apart from the fact I was a lawyer at that time I’m sure there’s plenty of stuff in the papers I don’t need to lie some do but believe what you want not arsed

[@GeoffV-k1h]

@@susancarroll9110 A lawyer who cannot write a punctuated sentence that makes grammatical sense? Try again.

[@susancarroll9110]

@@GeoffV-k1h give your head a wobble mate 😂😂😂😂

[@shainanash8518]

I stand with Israel.

[@DeletesYourComments]

Irish proverb: If you want to have two countries to go war, have British visit one of them. Inside every turban, read, "Made In England".

[@Mokh7777]

@@DeletesYourComments we Iranians need to get together with the Irish and compare notes for the past 2 centuries

[@SuperMikado282]

​@@Mokh7777What will that prove?

[@faregh1166]

Very well said!! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@normanblack5863]

We as PERSIAN Iranian trying to get our country back. When we start revolution almost 2 years ago. The millas regime killed over 700 young generation daily through the revolution, it was over 6 months we tried but non of other countries support well we all know why. Unfortunately mollas regime is a treat to the world and the wild don’t know or they pretend to be deaf and blind. Sad

[@ciaronsmith4995]

Jack Straw is the weirdest guy. Giant double agent.

[@farnoushyousefi8504]

We, Iranians, know exactly what to do after this Islamic regime collapse. We have sin of Shah of Iran wise and intelligent with strong plans for future of Iran, royal highness Reza Pahlavi

[@mr.y5616]

This son of B is one of the main guys who gave Iran to Khomeini on the silver plate😮😮😮

[@tippyphil]

Why do Times Radio run a clip before starting the piece again - it’s annoying and unnecessary

[@MsSteve70]

It's called "a grab" in the industry - A grab for your attention. It can be irritating i agree.

[@joysachs9032]

Lots of youtubers do it now. Grab or not, it's annoying. And doesn't do anyone any favors....!

[@sloine-q5l]

It is the equiv alent of a Head Line in a news paper.

[@cadicamo8720]

@MsSteve70 well ... I like it.

[@us-Bahn]

“Hook” ; “Grab”; “Tease”; “Prompt”; “Lure”; “Take”; “Bait” - There’s no special name

[@jamessilvester9077]

Jack is far more capable than the idiots we have representing the UK now.

[@davidgreenwood5241]

Surely not better than lammy

[@mninja7492]

He was top ayatollah friends years ago.

[@newroundheadcommandos2589]

No son of a Coward is Capable .

[@Royboy50]

Oh no he isn’t ,

[@Angela-n7x2x]

He wasn't good at predicting immigration. .. suggested only 13.5k Poles would come to uk Anyone with an ounce of common sense knew that was wrong. I put no value in his opinions

[@Panimoney68]

Iranian people stand with ISRAEL 100%. ❤❤🙏🙏✌️✌️✌️

[@mikegarzan384]

❤❤❤❤ from Iranian people to Netanyahu ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MohammadhosseinKavoosi-di5bc]

Talk about your self not Iranian

[@avasbaba]

Iranians are with Israel.

[@khanomjebeli]

خاک تو سرتون

[@DaraAghili-DaraConstruction]

Please take jack to court for supporting terrorist regime in Iran along many others including Jimi Carter but time has come to say terrorist regime in Iran not Iran or Iranian

[@churchill5940]

How can you negotiate with lran the terror master,

[@shahramsareminouri4195]

How many countries iran has attacked or occupied you fool ?...u guys are blind by the jews

[@talibsaid8096]

You can talk

[@siamcharm7904]

bring back the shah

[@sal78sal]

@@siamcharm7904 you want a corps to run iran?

[@TheSaudiBoom]

You mean the Genocidal Apartheid State of Israel whose leaders have International Criminal Court arrest warrants requested against them

[@WhatWeDoChannel]

I was upset that the interviewer kept interrupting Jack Straw, I really wanted to hear what he had to say!

[@gregorysurovoi3968]

Russian commentator Михаил Крутихин, a former Persian army Lieutenant-interpreter, is also optimistic about Iran's future, i.e. without the Ayatollahs and possibly without Islam

[@SuperCaelia]

We all know the Russian's have realistic assessments. How's the 3 day operation going?

[@gregorysurovoi3968]

@@SuperCaelia Mikhail Krutikhin has been forced out of Russia (threats of physical violence) due to his opinions not being in line with Putin's. His opinion about the likely downfall of the Ayatollahs is the last thing that Putin wants to hear.

[@sal78sal]

iran is baptist country.

[@PJerry-l8c]

Wow, this thread seems to be full of one-sided hateful biases. Both sides have committed inhumane crimes. Please join the global civil resistance against the hideous language of power and get involved. Only the names of the monsters seem to be changing; the rest is intrinsically the same. The International Criminal Court isn't just an institution or an edifice. It's hope. It's a simmering revolutionary movement which will eventually bring impunity to an end. For the first time in the history of this planet, the language of power is in the process of being challenged at a 'global' level. This means there will be no impunity for the ruling establishments of 'any' country. Patriotic people who directly or indirectly defend the crimes committed by the rulers of their beloved nations, will have no rational defence. State propaganda which plays the primary role in giving birth to such inhumane support will also become obsolete. There will be only one major common 'pro-humanity' notion, and it will be about enforcing the rule of law in its true essence. Let's put an end to impunity. Let's outlaw state propaganda. Let's work together for a humane and just world. www.icc-cpi.int/get-involved

[@Mokh7777]

@@sal78sal we were a Zoroastrian country, and culturally we still are. Most of us don’t practice Islam or believe in it whatsoever

[@christophervaughan2637]

“As a Muslim woman myself my heart grieves for the people in the region”!! This is the whole problem. It doesn’t matter whether a person is Muslim or not, we should have compassion with the suffering regardless of religious or other identities.

[@joelturley4847]

Don't start wars then 😢 cry about it 😀

[@christophervaughan2637]

@@joelturley4847 well the problem with that position is that it’s not really clear who is responsible for starting wars. To this day even after the most possible research there is no consensus amongst scholars over who started World War 1 for instance. So in this instance who would you say started a war? Would you be able to tell us?

[@ianworley8169]

​@@joelturley4847What a disgustingly ignorant comment. Your complete absence of intelligence or compassion shows there's really no hope for humanity.

[@fergusflood8558]

A laudable opinion, but unfortunately not one that jumps from the pages of the Quran- which have little tolerance for other religious views except for second class "citizens" who pay protection money to stay alive, and it has zero tolerance for Atheists, Hindus etc.. Have a read of Jesus' "Sermon on the Mount" and figure out if these two very different messengers and messages originated from the same G-d.

[@christophervaughan2637]

@@fergusflood8558 sure but then every religion has a history of intolerance at some point and this problem is not so specific to Islam. And of course this is a wider problem than religion because humans gain protection from being part of groups and conflict between groups often results in intolerance of members of groups with whom they are in conflict. Furthermore, Islam, as is the case with all other religions and ideologies, has conflicting and contradictory positions regarding tolerance of other viewpoints. Perhaps we are living in an age of extremism. Regarding Israel and Palestine, research seems to indicate the last 7 years or so have seen a breakdown of trust between Israelis and Palestinians which of course then often leads to intensified conflict. This is a pattern across the globe in any area of social human behaviour

[@sacredcowpictures8959]

Straw has lost his ability to be articulate.. stumbling constantly and unable to express himself concisely.. very frustrating to have to listen for 20 minutes to hear what could be said in 3-4.

[@mrechelon7051]

He is an old man, so his speaking skills have been degraded over years... yet what he says is very important and well informed. All is not well in Iran, the minority have the power,however. This will be revolution but it won't be easy

[@vintagethings9187]

You may not be used to people who choose their words thoughtfully. I appreciate that he works hard to bring precision to what he says. Be patient and hear some quality insight from someone who knows.

[@goonerboz6023]

no one should listen to jack his vecord on lying about wmds in iraq should disqualify him from the media as being a liar

[@tunatony]

Mossad will find out where the Ayatollah is hiding, then its lights out.

[@RamblesBrambles]

Are you serious...Jack Straw. He is still busy washing innocent blood from His hands

[@Parasmunt]

All the freaks from Cheney to him and Blair are making a comeback.

[@hugolove780]

Biden who is so old having a child mind decided Taleban to lead Afghanestan and British Government came out and said in bbc yes we support what Biden has decided for Afghanestan they are the right people for Afghanestan, you want to be shame of yourself to cause huge problem for Afghanestan loosing their freedom and all the killing ordinary people in Afghanestan plus women loosing their freedom. Shame on you politicians like you Jack Straw, I wonder how you feel if that happened to your own family. We definately need more female leaders with compassions for human lives.

[@ivancho5854]

The theocracy in Iran have over 20,000 people who can fill the leaders position. The revolutionary guard have only one real function which is to ensure the continuation of the theocracy. In addition the army will be used against the people and it is over a million strong. Iran itself is an impregnable mountain fortress immune to invasion without huge casualties. An attack by Israel and/or the USA will never set the people free to from the theocracy. It could only hope to degrade the economy of Iran and hence reduce the capacity of the state to fund its interests ouside of Iran. A useful target would be Karg Island which accounts for 80% of the Iranian economy and is extraordinarily vulnerable. Iran's contribution to the world's oil supply accounts for approximately 2% and although oil prices would spike, this would only be short lived in the order of months, yet currently the US administration will not consent to this as it will affect the elections. I suspect that Israel will nonetheless attack Iranian oil and then ask forgiveness of the US. Just my 2¢.

[@lecaprice2572]

I hope Israel ignores the crazy positions of the U.S. Democratic foreign policy stances.

[@LavrentiiCS]

You may wish to note that Iraq won the Iraq-Iran War.

[@karlmunford7000]

I'd like to know what Jack thinks about Blair opening our borders to mass immigration, and his part in this tragedy.

[@RobertJonesWightpaint]

To the extent he did, it has nothing to do with this other than for one thing - some came in, for legitimate reasons and perhaps for others, whose allegiances to their source contries and religions came into sharper focus in recent years. I suppose that's inevitable - given the course of events: but it couldn't really have been predicted at the time. Other views are available!

[@luke7benner]

All of our countries are under Israeli control.

[@karlmunford7000]

@@RobertJonesWightpaint I disagree, rather... after Blair opened the doors *_More Came In_* as he kept his promise to _'rub our noses in diversity''._ Am I saying these things because I'm _'a racist or White Supremest?,_ not in the slightest, but because of the negative effects bringing in millions has had on society and more, the troubles that shall certainly follow. If he wished, Jack could probably throw some light on the subject, and help us understand exactly what drove it and the mindset that drove Blair... it would be interesting to know, but I doubt we ever shall..

[@JaneSoole]

How good to hear the sanity and knowledge of Jack Straw and his analysis. Would that he were in our country's leadership today.

[@stevefrompolaca2403]

the mans a warmonger and quite monstrous

[@Robertarcher2035]

He okayed the influx of foreigners to the uk by his own admission, not so wise . A good fellow but flawed .

[@sjurdurkjv]

Don't call Allah God. He is not. Allah is anything but God. Actually quite the opposite: he is the ENEMY of the true God.

[@JackJill-lv2xm]

Exactly how does that work? Quite literally the same God Abraham worshipped

[@odilegabayengel4192]

Could Allah be Satan ? The level of hate, monstrosity, depravation could support this idea....

[@mrtaurus51]

@@JackJill-lv2xm Absolutely not.

[@mrtaurus51]

@@odilegabayengel4192 Allah is a very bloodthirsty, violent entity. He is Satan himself.

[@JackJill-lv2xm]

@@mrtaurus51 literally quotes Abraham and Issac being their original forefathers, the moral code straight from old testament Bible, only difference being they consider Jesus as their prophet instead of saviour. So yeah, pretty much same God, different interpretation

[@alexanderagbuya3944]

Iran made a mistake that she can defeat a small nation (Israel)…Iran forgot the origin of Israel…

[@AY-uf4oz]

Could they have chosen a worse speaker? He's barely able to finish a sentence.

[@mohammadreza3651]

He was the UK foreign minister during 2001-2006, and he was remarkable in his job.

[@PersianFellow]

Over 90% of Iranians wants the return of Kingdom to Iran; anyone who look at the history can see that Iran was advancing in the the world with prosperity, peace freedom and wisdom during the Pahlavi’s dynasty. Now Reza Cyrus Pahlavi is the only person who can bring peace into the Middle East 🔥✝️🔥

[@motaharjafarian5805]

Liar! Your 90% stat is not even close to reality. People want democracy not another theocracy, wether good or evil, wether mullahs or shahs. Where did you get that 90% though?

[@PersianFellow]

@@motaharjafarian5805 obviously you are related to the Mullas or are a proxy of these evil cult that has taken our holy land hostage. Just go ahead and read the real history of Iran.

[@sadafebrahimi1926]

You're delusional

[@Robert-vw3od]

This man has a long history of criminality and supporting bloodthirsty regime change.

[@johnbekoe2973]

This is a very painful listening to Jack straw -----???

[@JS-bn2zg]

You are the one that dealed with them Jack! Remember?

[@Royboy50]

Oh yes the same straw man that said the Afghan hijackers at stanstead airport would be deported,they weren’t they all live here

[@mattgordon9179]

Dam this guy is hard to listen toooooooooooooo

[@ministry2627]

Righto Jack. Don't forget to take your tablets later.

[@naturalhometreatments724]

lol 😂 👍👍👍👍

[@farshid1999]

He always praises AYATOLLAHS,😂

[@mikela9]

Long Live Iran, Long Live Israel.

[@vladvolstok]

Palestine

[@mohammadmalekniaz6670]

All said by Jack is wishful thinking. The last million gathering in Tehran in support of leader shows a deep support of the government by majority of Iranian nation. Jack is way off. Even after this leader nation will stay the current course! England is no longer independent and is under the US control in all respects!

[@alishabestari3678]

you are still alive?🇮🇷🇵🇸🇱🇧🇮🇷✌️

[@hugolove780]

Mr Jack Straw we iranian want our prince and our Queen Shahbanoo back to have a democratic country with freedom like before. All Iranian now realised which countries were behind our Shah to be over thrown. All Iranian are aware that Iran was occupied by two countries in 1920 due to our oil and gas resources we have. Khomeini was supported financially by France and mojahedin were supported by George Soros. We Iranian have demanded constantly not to supported the mullahs in Iran but sadly British Government have always supported and given advise to Governmebt in Iran. So Iran will not be in a mess as long as Britain and USA don’t make decision for Iran who is going to be a leader like what you did for Afghanestan. Our prince will be back as king exactly like King Charles in this country. It is about time that human right get on top priority in the whole world rather than a few strong countries make decisions for other countries.

[@registeredmental]

A pale horse is headed towards Iran

[@Youngchimodzi823]

This radio knows very well how to address problems in other countries than in their own

[@N.Z78]

King Reza Pahlavi 💚🦁❤️ Free Iran

[@calc1657]

I disagree with 'forward defense' conceit Mr Straw offers with respect to Iran's support of HZB, Hamas, and the other Levantine militants. Israel simply isn't a threat to the survival of Iran or the its government. Support of the groups, with the exception of Hamas, is all about projecting power against the Suni Muslim states.

[@iranirani80]

free iran

[@Yali05]

May god help Iranian people

[@timjones9962]

Finally someone who gets it right.

[@Anonosafe]

He seemed so smart until he started talking about Starmer acting coherently with his party. Nope. The man is the beginning of a 1984 style dystopia. He sent the thought police out and now people keep their mouths shut.

[@PJerry-l8c]

True, his one sided talk has many inhumane elements. They will say or do anything in the name of their so-called national interests. We are humans first then citizens of any country. This thread seems to be full of one-sided hateful biases. Both sides have committed inhumane crimes. Please join the global civil resistance against the hideous language of power and get involved. Only the names of the monsters seem to be changing; the rest is intrinsically the same. The International Criminal Court isn't just an institution or an edifice. It's hope. It's a simmering revolutionary movement which will eventually bring impunity to an end. For the first time in the history of this planet, the language of power is in the process of being challenged at a 'global' level. This means there will be no impunity for the ruling establishments of 'any' country. Patriotic people who directly or indirectly defend the crimes committed by the rulers of their beloved nations, will have no rational defence. State propaganda which plays the primary role in giving birth to such inhumane support will also become obsolete. There will be only one major common 'pro-humanity' notion, and it will be about enforcing the rule of law in its true essence. Let's put an end to impunity. Let's outlaw state propaganda. Let's work together for a humane and just world. www.icc-cpi.int/get-involved

[@hossainnoori1]

King Reza Pahlavi♥️👑💚

[@5lowburner]

Jack Straw remains the man we remember from the WMD scandal as a serious politician with that rarest quality - integrity. You have the respect and admiration of many of the British people, Jack.

[@user-ge5qb3xq5m]

Is this a joke?

[@Robertarcher2035]

Yes . Welcomed in ludicrous amounts of foreign influx with no prediction of outcomes.

[@andrewheidari2910]

We love persian ❤. They are very nice people.

[@daveevans1236]

I think she interrupted far too often

[@jenniferjuniper12]

This is one of the most dangerous times I've seen in my lifetime and I can't believe our great country is being run (and ruined) by these labour clowns.

[@tonycowley9246]

What an awful interview, found it so difficult and frustrating to listen to Jack straw.

[@daveevans1236]

J. Straw shows the quality of his time in government compared to the muppets of today

[@assafelron1]

True, but Iran is different, many of the Iranian are liberal, and they had a pretty good regime before the Islamic regime, monarchic, yes, but very pro the wealthfare of the population

[@PJerry-l8c]

His one sided talk has many inhumane elements. They will say or do anything in the name of their so-called national interests. We are humans first then citizens of any country. This thread seems to be full of one-sided hateful biases. Both sides have committed inhumane crimes. Please join the global civil resistance against the hideous language of power and get involved. Only the names of the monsters seem to be changing; the rest is intrinsically the same. The International Criminal Court isn't just an institution or an edifice. It's hope. It's a simmering revolutionary movement which will eventually bring impunity to an end. For the first time in the history of this planet, the language of power is in the process of being challenged at a 'global' level. This means there will be no impunity for the ruling establishments of 'any' country. Patriotic people who directly or indirectly defend the crimes committed by the rulers of their beloved nations, will have no rational defence. State propaganda which plays the primary role in giving birth to such inhumane support will also become obsolete. There will be only one major common 'pro-humanity' notion, and it will be about enforcing the rule of law in its true essence. Let's put an end to impunity. Let's outlaw state propaganda. Let's work together for a humane and just world. www.icc-cpi.int/get-involved

[@smithpm81]

Why did you interrupt JS to ask him the question, that he was just answering?

[@CanadianCustomRetro]

JS does seem to side-track, while still being on-topic. I'm relatively intelligent but I forget what the question was, once JS is 2 minutes into his run-on sentence

[@petinathomas6096]

Love this interview very composed and respected

[@fintonmainz7845]

Syria and Libya are examples of what can go wrong when the people try to overthrow a dictatorship.

[@ElanNadav]

And yet, it's safer now for those country's neighbors, so that's fine

[@abigailkannai484]

The difference is tbat Iran has a tradition of liberalism which is non existent in the Arab world (other than Lebanese Christains)

[@ElanNadav]

@@abigailkannai484 I hope you're right. Islam has been allowed to fester for 1400 years, and it's threatening to destroy all that is good in this world. God bless the IDF

[@mattmartin8336]

The solution is not easy. But I guess this is your bed. You made it so sleeping in it. Do you want dictator to rule you there you go don’t overthrow them and live into their thumb. But don’t come running to America to flee your situation. I am so sick of this. Man up and fix your country.

[@PJerry-l8c]

Wow, this thread seems to be full of one-sided hateful biases. Both sides have committed inhumane crimes. Please join the global civil resistance against the hideous language of power and get involved. Only the names of the monsters seem to be changing; the rest is intrinsically the same. The International Criminal Court isn't just an institution or an edifice. It's hope. It's a simmering revolutionary movement which will eventually bring impunity to an end. For the first time in the history of this planet, the language of power is in the process of being challenged at a 'global' level. This means there will be no impunity for the ruling establishments of 'any' country. Patriotic people who directly or indirectly defend the crimes committed by the rulers of their beloved nations, will have no rational defence. State propaganda which plays the primary role in giving birth to such inhumane support will also become obsolete. There will be only one major common 'pro-humanity' notion, and it will be about enforcing the rule of law in its true essence. Let's put an end to impunity. Let's outlaw state propaganda. Let's work together for a humane and just world. www.icc-cpi.int/get-involved

[@MegaHitman666]

Jack Straw is mistaking his mouth with Public Toilet when he " Talks " !!! 😂😂😂😂

[@BrianMuscroft]

The three stooges lammy starma and milliband

[@DavidNormoyle]

Iran is teetering and has been for years, in my opinion, Israel will continue to push and the Iranian people will come to the party and remove this toxic regime. This country and its intelligent and industrious population has been held back for too many years. Free the people!

[@Freefiretube123]

Even if the Iran regime is not active, still Muslim don't allow Al Aqsa to be occupied by non Muslims

[@adamredwine774]

And that is a major problem causing international instability.

[@WoundedWarrior2012]

They can be defeated, too.

[@ixfr123]

I appreciate the host pushing back on the "blame the right-wing press" explanation he gave in reference to the Labor Party's troubles.

[@johnkeogh8163]

They think that allah is on their side.

[@Kleygh]

Your false God "Allah" is on your side while our mysterious/miraculous real God is with us all the time. 😉🕊️✝️✝️✝️ The God of all creations!!! 🕊️

[@TheEncourager-p2e]

​@@KleyghAmen!!

[@maximus4007]

Really? Isnt it the Democrats in the white house ??

[@radomiriz]

It is scary and creepy that this video does not mention that one of the main reasons British Airways and Air France decided to stop using Concorde was the fatal crash in 2000 with 109 deaths.

[@tejsandeep]

I am so surprised that this chap was the foreign secretary. He cannot speak a single word without stuttering. So irritating.

[@YonieZukowsky51]

Straw's hope is the wish of so many. The Iranian regime has had many years to do good things but instead they chose evil and terror and we all see it.

[@Bluebirdiran]

Because that's what has been fed to you constantly. You need to wake up.

[@ohlszon]

They said the same about the Taliban for decades

[@johnnyquid-xj4kk]

They hid in Pakistan and/or fled to the mountains for over 20 years

[@johnnewland8823]

Iranian people are most moderate people in Middle East very western Iran is not Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran will collapse Just like Soviet Union in Early 90s

[@MoonBerryShrimp]

Not really, most people were skeptical that the insurgency would disappear. The Iranian regime might very well collapse as a state.

[@HarrisSultanAtheist]

No, actually they didn’t say the same about Afghanistan. Afghanistan is extremely tribal whereas Iran is very urbanised. Only an ignorant on the Middle East would make the statement you made.

[@S0ulinth3machin3]

The Persians are not the same as the Afghanis. It is an ancient, sophisticated culture. Unfortunately, it is being held back by its primitive government.

[@mr.y5616]

Iranian Don't want Shah king nor Mullas

[@dfdla]

This poor man is sounding more and more like Biden when he speaks. It's time for retirement from public speaking.

[@MoonBerryShrimp]

Your last 3 comments were ad hominem attacks on people criticizing Iran, Trump, and Russia. Interesting pattern.

[@jonye7511]

He looks about the same age as Khomeini 😂 but he must not be saying what you want hear.

[@dfdla]

@@MoonBerryShrimp 3 swings, 3 misses, you are out.

[@sal78sal]

what synagog does rabbi Straw attend, I would like yo sit in on his sermons?

[@hossainnoori1]

I wish American English and French governments never landed Ayatolla’s regime in Iran in 1979!long live Shah of Iran♥️🦁💚

[@uncletoby1]

Sorry mate but you lost me at “competely unprovoked attack”.

[@sharoncallender1574]

He was totally correct

[@jamestaylor3149]

Agree. The establishments continual reframing of what we can all plainly see happening makes my blood boil. And as for his view that we are all better off now because we have a coherent labour government is just laughable! It was only yesterday when I hear Starmer lying through his press conference. Do they think nobody fact checks? I guess not. In which case, they have zero respect for those they were ‘sort of’ elected to serve.

[@NigelQuartey-wi9dq]

There's no light, even in a simple argument, only darkness. Higher Self ❤❤❤

[@zeondeane2832]

Jack Straw needs to take a lesson from Northern Ireland. Agression against Iran leads to strengthening its powers on a much wider scale. Russia and China will not allow their friend to fall. This is an IDF wishlist he is vomiting and is completely irrational.

[@benjaminellert7780]

Not at all,80%of the Iranians are oppresed and do not want that corrupted dictatorship type of government,Iran is economicly in severe situation and a war with Israel with severe sanctions of the allies will bring a further collapse which will anger the people who opposed ots forgein policy,Israel will retaliate and destroy its oil fields and nuclear facilities backed by US and allies,all this was known to the new Iranian president who tried to convince Haminai not to attack Israel and to try a diplomacy versus west, but Iran spiritual leader choosed unforthuntly the irrational way of war,China and Russia got their own interests and problems ,certainly Russia with the Ukrainre mud and China with Taiwan, so they will support Iran diplomaticly but not more then that.

[@albertowachsman]

Apples to oranges. Sometimes diplomacy is the best options. Sometimes, it doesn't. With the Mullas in power for 45 years, fomenting terror and instability, no.

[@emilbordon1329]

A 'regime' and an 'oligarchy' are distinct yet sometimes overlapping political concepts. A regime refers to the rules and norms by which a government operates; it encompasses the institutions, laws, and procedures through which a state exercises power. Regimes can be democratic, authoritarian, or somewhere in between. An oligarchy, on the other hand, specifically denotes a form of government where power resides in the hands of a small group of people-often the wealthy, the privileged, or the influential. While an oligarchy is a type of regime, not all regimes are oligarchies. In essence, a regime is the broader framework of governance, whereas an oligarchy is a particular mode within that framework, characterized by the concentration of power among a select few.

[@ferysery]

oligarchy of IRGC/MULLAHs are reigning iran.