FULL EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzciDsE9Xx8 What happens when decades of mistrust, intelligence operations, and internal unrest collide inside one of the most volatile regions on earth? In this clip, the conversation explores the long arc of U.S.–Iran tensions — from the legacy of the “Axis of Evil” era and the collapse of diplomatic trust following the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal, to the deeper structural issues inside Iran today. The discussion examines how failed protest movements, economic pressure, and growing disillusionment among the middle class have reshaped the country’s internal stability. It also dives into the realities of modern espionage and recruitment, and how intelligence agencies from multiple countries operate within high-stakes geopolitical environments. As internal legitimacy declines and economic strain deepens, the future stability of the Iranian regime becomes an open question for analysts and policymakers alike. In this clip: • The long-term impact of the “Axis of Evil” era on U.S.–Iran relations • How the nuclear deal withdrawal reshaped trust and diplomacy • Why the 2022 protest movement struggled to create lasting change • The role of intelligence operations and espionage in the region • Signs of internal decay and declining regime legitimacy • What an unstable future could mean for global geopolitics Understanding modern Iran requires looking beyond headlines and examining the deeper forces shaping its political and social landscape. Subscribe for more deep-dive conversations on geopolitics, intelligence operations, and global power shifts. ***TIMESTAMPS*** @JulianDoreyDaily