Roqe Ep. 427 - IRAN RISES - A Deal Means More of This - Andrew Ghalili

On this episode of Roqe, Andrew Ghalili joins Jian from New York for a conversation on the dangers of pursuing another deal with the Islamic Republic. They discuss the aftermath of President Trump’s recent speech, why the idea of a “moderate” replacement within the regime is fundamentally flawed, and how the IRGC continues to hold power despite mounting pressure. Andrew also shares insights on what he is hearing from inside Iran, the state of the opposition, and the role of Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi at this pivotal time. Jian opens with an essay titled A Deal Means More of This - a stark look at how diplomacy with the regime may delay change and prolong repression, underscored by the recent execution of 18-year-old Amirhossein Hatemi. This is Roqe Episode 427 - Iran Rises. This episode is supported by: Famluxy Avoca Chocolates

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This episode is 00:46:53 long.

This episode was published on Apr 2, 2026.

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