On this episode of the podcast, Amanda Head talks with Alireza Jafarzadeh, Deputy Director of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, to discuss why the Iranian regime may be closer to collapse than many realize.

Jafarzadeh explains the decades-long struggle for freedom inside Iran, including the sacrifices made by opposition movements and the thousands who have died resisting the regime. He outlines how today’s protests, resistance units on the ground, and mounting international pressure could create a historic turning point.

The conversation also explores what a post-regime Iran could look like, from free elections and a democratic constitution to economic revival and renewed global engagement. Plus, they examine the role of U.S. policy, the debate over foreign involvement, and why many Iranians say they do not want foreign troops, only support for their fight against the regime.

If the clerical government in Tehran falls, the implications could reshape not only Iran but the entire Middle East.