I really appreciate the coverage of international issues. Always loved the Michael Brooks show for it and glad to see that u guys are continuing his legacy

I don't necessarily disagree with what Trita Parsi described, but I won't call Pezeshkian a reformist. Pezeshkian is a moderate conservative with messaging aligned with reformist language, such as women's and ethnic minorities' rights. His politics placed him in a reform camp, but he had no reform plan, just reform language. His hardline conservative counterparts failed to unite against him, so he won the election that got a very, very low turnout.

He’s actually not a reformist but a centrist at least when I speak to people living in Iran that’s how they view him.

Great convo

No change will come from this. The guy said he was fine with status quo

As long as he remains committed to supporting the Axis of Resistance I wish him and the Iranian people the best.

Abstract Masoud Pezeshkian, a Turk originally from the city of Urmu (Urmia) in West Azerbaijan, is a candidate for the Iranian presidency. Born and educated in the city of Savucbulaq (Savujbulagh, later Mahabad), Azerbaijan due to his parents' employment and residence, he is fluent in the Mukriyani dialect of the Kurdish language and familiar with the Kurdish culture. The candidacy of Pezeshkian for the presidency, is significant not only for the general democratization of Iran but also for the Turkish nation living in Iran and the "Turkish National Cause". In the contemporary history of Iran, Pezeshkian is the highest-ranking government official who has openly stated that he has a Turkish ethnic identity, is proud of being a Turk, and that Persian is not the mother tongue or the first language of Turks. By emphasizing his Turkish identity and expressing pride in being a Turk, Pezeshkian has delivered a historic and fatal blow to the official ideology of the modern state of Iran, as well as pan-Iranism and Azerbaijanism ideologies and their colonial nation building processes. For the past century, these ideologies have denied the existence of a distinct ethnic and national identity known as Turk in Iran, rejected the idea that Turkish is the mother tongue and primary language of Turks, and portrayed being a Turk as a shameful phenomenon. When Pezeshkian was the deputy speaker of the parliament, he was involved in the establishment of the “Faction of Turkish-Populated Regions”. Following its formation, he assumed leadership of the Faction. This Faction, consisted of representatives of all Turks residing throughout Iran with various political leanings, solidified the national name and identity of "Turk" and strengthened the national unity of the Western Oghuz people living in Iran, transforming them into a single entity and a cohesive political force operating under the banner of “Turk”, which is independent and separate from Farsis (Persians) and Farsistan (Persia). In this way, the independent Turkish ethnic-national factor reappeared in the political scene of Iran after the overthrow of the Turkish Qajar state. Over the past century, the Iranian state and Fars nationalists have been attempting to eliminate the "Turk" as an independent political factor and remove it from the Iranian political scene. In his speeches, interviews, and debates, Pezeshkian has consistently advocated the rights of women, as well as national and religious groups and the transition towards the Eyalet system - a form of federalism. He has voiced strong opposition to institutionalized discrimination against national, ethnic and religious groups, as well as gender discrimination. He also opposes the official policy of Farsification imposed on non-Persian nations. Pezeshkian has condemned the linguistic and national genocide of Turks by the Iranian state, mockery and demeaning portrayal of Turks in publications and media. Pezeshkian has insisted on the necessity of providing education in the Turkish language for Turks and in the languages of other nations and minority groups, in schools. Additionally, he has stressed the significance of fostering friendly relations with Turkey and the Republic of Azerbaijan. For these reasons, Pezeşkiyan's name is considered an important and positive figure in the national history of the Turks and the "Turkish National Struggle", even before being elected as President.

Thank you, it was very helpful.

Get Professor Mohammad Marandi on the show!

As an Iranian most people I know consider the saction situation the fault of the Iranian government as well since the government is responsible to make treaties that supports the will of the people.

There’s minimal change in Iran as long as the ayatollah holds most power.

at least the new presidents name is easy to pronounce now, 😅

Ah, Trira Parsi! The mouth of Ayatollahs! Lol. Couldn't you find someone more reliable?

you cannot both support iranian women uprising against suppression of their rights and then bring IR lobbyists in your show, just saying... this guy lobbies for the suppressor, get a grip...

You have wrong information. Pezeshkian is not reformist and he said out load many times :) but he shared different views with voters to get their trust and won. But i dont think he change iranian foreign policy change .

Great guest. Knowledgeable and articulate

Only person surprised about the result of that election is not born yet

Under the radar with gay rights and women etc wont help the big social issues when then presidents are harmed its a free war pass I like the issues like anyone else being following iran 🇮🇷 some time 20:12

Always makes me laugh when these “intellectuals” want to have a deep political conversation, yet can’t take the time to learn the name of the person they are talking about. Somewhat an American character that if you are not a Smith or Jones, we don’t really care what we call you.

Its not a regime irs a legal government we choose Islamic republic of Iran......keep this in your empty head trita

Sam seder, try to get an interview with Professor Marandi.

Not the video I'm waiting on.

Why doesn’t this channel mention anything about the assassination attempt??

What does it mean a reformist? Pezeshkian is not a reformist. He may be a centrist, however he is committed to the Islamic Republic. Terita Parsi was so much for the JCPOA and Trump and Israel destroyed the agreement which this guy was so much for. Do not pay attention to what Terita says.

Trita parsi does not represent the people of Iran. He has ties with the Islamic government. The new president of Iran was not chosen by Iranian votes. He was chosen by Khamenei, the Supreme leader of Islamic regime. The people of Iran called Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, the son of the late shah of Iran as their leader during the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement in streets of Tehran and other cities. Please stop giving your audience the wrong information.

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Americans discussing systemic reform in iran is like, Nazi germans trying to reform Switzerland.

His name isn't Truta Parsi. That's his cover up name. He's an Islamic Republic lobbyist in the US. What a shame you reflect Islamic Republic's voice.

"Praise Be To Allah."

Kirby is snake. Horrible.

An unbiased analysis like this is rare!

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You guys gonna talk about Trump?

Um ah um ah...interviewer annoying

Thoughts and prayers for Trump 💭🙏😊💙

He’s opinion is false and he’s been bought out like the rest no honestly or dignity is left in anyone’s this days such a shame

Your dishonesty is horrifying... Trita Parsi works for NIAC council an Islamic regime lobby group in Washington. The participation was only 11.5 percent. You give platform to these charlatans to promote their agenda