Dr. Sofey Saidi

The Iran Brief with Dr. Sofey Saidi

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A short-form podcast analyzing Iran, democratic transitions, and global policy. Each episode cuts through prevailing narratives to examine the pathways, obstacles, and political dynamics of democratic transition, with a focus on political structure, opposition strategy, and the realities shaping Iran today.

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Dr. Sofey Saidi

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The Missing Variable: Pressure from Within | Iran Brief (EN) 15.04.2026 2:51

Much of the debate about Iran focuses on external pressure, military escalation, or leadership change. But one critical question is often overlooked: what does the regime actually fear? This episode examines a revealing pattern. In recent weeks, executions have increasingly targeted individuals accused of ties to organized opposition networks, including cases linked to the People’s Mojahedin Organ...

War Outside, Executions Inside | Iran’s Crackdown on Opposition | Iran Brief (EN) 15.04.2026 2:35

While global attention is focused on Iran’s external conflicts, executions inside the country are accelerating. In the past three weeks, at least 18 to 25 executions have been independently confirmed, including at least six individuals linked to the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran. This episode examines a critical pattern: as external pressure increases, internal repression intensifies. Ex...

جنگ در بیرون، اعدام در داخل | Iran Brief (FA) 15.04.2026 2:45

در حالی که توجه جهان به جنگ و تنش‌های خارجی با ایران است، روند اعدام‌ها در داخل کشور به‌طور قابل توجهی افزایش یافته است. در هفته‌های اخیر، دست‌کم ۱۸ تا ۲۵ مورد اعدام به‌طور مستقل تأیید شده و در میان آن‌ها، حداقل ۶ نفر از اعضا یا مرتبطین با مجاهدین خلق قرار دارند. این اپیزود به بررسی این الگو می‌پردازد: چگونه در شرایط درگیری خارجی، سرکوب داخلی تشدید می‌شود و اعدام‌ها به ابزاری برای کنترل سیاسی تبدی...