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Where Does Iran Go From Here?

Israel Policy Pod

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Introduction
5:01
Demonstrations in Iran
17:00
The Response From the Islamic Republic
21:30
The Effects of the Past Two Years of War
35:07
Leadership Issues and Decision-Making Paralysis
41:00
The Threat of Iran's Ballistic Missiles
56:31
The Impact of the Events in Venezuela
Israel Policy Pod
Where Does Iran Go From Here?
Jan 06, 2026
Israel Policy Forum

On this week’s episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber hosts Naysan Rafati, senior Iran analyst at the International Crisis Group. They discuss the ongoing protests across Iran against the regime, the strategic indecision by the Islamic Republic especially since last year's 12-day war with Israel, the prospects for miscalculation between Tehran and Jerusalem, President Trump's threats to 'come to the rescue' of the Iranian people, how the events in Venezuela impact Iran's thinking, and more. 

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