Abdi Media's exclusive guests What was the difference between the 1979 Revolution model and Mohammad Reza Pahlavi’s government? Mohsen Sazegara: Mr. Khomeini proposed a system in which a person called the “Supreme Jurist (Velayat-e Faqih)” has “god-like powers.” Mohsen Sazegara: The problems of the Islamic Republic system are inherent to its nature, and this theory is manifested in the constitution.PreviousNext Mohsen Sazegara: The journal Kiyan was one of the most successful intellectual projects in the country and addressed the problem of religion and rationality. Where did the disagreements between Sazegara and Ayatollah Khamenei begin? Mohsen Sazegara: I told Hashemi Rafsanjani that you no longer have any excuse for the people, and that you must provide peace and comfort.The confrontation with the United States and Israel was the axis of the Islamic Republic’s foreign policy. Hassan Etemadi: A large percentage of monarchists will become disillusioned, and the public will not trust them either.The national, freedom-seeking, and pro-democracy opposition must have a national media outlet; otherwise, they will fall behind. Hassan Etemadi: The Islamic Republic is trying to ensure that Reza Pahlavi remains the only opposition figure on the political stage.During the events of December (the “Dey protests”), Reza Pahlavi played a significant role in helping the Islamic Republic deal with its opponents. Hassan Etemadi: Mojtaba Khamenei may act in a manner similar to Mohammed bin Salman.If the Islamic Republic wants to survive, only the word “Islamic” should remain in its name. Hassan Etemadi: If Mojtaba Khamenei Does Not Follow His Father’s Path, He Will Not Be Able to Survive.Mr. Mojtaba's situation must also be clarified. It needs to be addressed. People cannot live with an unseen leader. Hassan Etemadi: If the Clerics and the IRGC Do Not Change Their Colors, They Will Not Survive.Religious governments always justify their political changes. Hassan Etemadi: If a War Had Not Occurred, It Was Unlikely That Mojtaba Khamenei Would Become the Leader of the Islamic Republic.It seems that even the reformists have come to accept Mojtaba’s leadership. Hassan Etemadi: During the First Three Years of Manoto TV, Keyvan Abbasi Could Not Stand the Sight of Reza Pahlavi.He changed his approach based on the will and request of the sponsors Watch | Iran After Ali Khamenei | Mojtaba, Reza, Donald, Benjamin, Ahmad, or Mohammad Bagher — who will shape the future? A conversation with Mohsen Sazegara, political analyst.From Abdi Media's YouTube channel Hassan Etemadi: The events of January protests have no connection to the Pahlavi era.Claiming that the Pahlavi era has ties to some members of the Revolutionary Guards is a joke. Hassan Etemadi: Pahlavi neither wants nor can return to IranThere is no basis for their return Hassan Etemadi: According to the experience and existing conditions, Pahlavi will not come to IranAmerica never seeks regime change in Iran Hassan Etemadi: The war created several factions among the oppositions abroadI don't think that the split and disagreement in the deep layers of the government will lead to collapse Hassan Etemadi: Serious revisions must be made regarding political issues.If the policies of the Islamic Republic continue, some Iranians abroad will not remain silent. Hassan Etemadi: If the Islamic Republic wants to survive, it must gain the people’s consent; otherwise, it will not endure.If they repeat their past actions, protests broader than those of “Deymah” (January protests) will occur in Iran. Will the third generation of the Islamic Republic bring about changes?Hassan Etemadi: The children of senior officials mostly live outside Iran and have undergone many changes. Hassan Etemadi stated that a segment of the Revolutionary Guards intends to adjust the current conditions in accordance with the preferences and inclinations of the younger generation.They understand that it is not possible to govern a country based on a set of ideological and religious frameworks. Did Ayatollah Khamenei achieve his goals during his rule?Hassan Etmadi: The Islamic Republic has been successful in missile production activities Succession Crisis in the Islamic Republic; End or Temporary?Can a miracle create fundamental changes in the structure? Hassan Etemadi: The Islamic Republic considered hereditary rule to be one of the flaws of the monarchy, yet they ended up doing the very same thing.Hereditary rule is one of the hallmarks of authoritarian governments. نمایش بیشترMost ReadMemories of Akbar Hashemi - February 20, 2000 - Meeting with Abdullah Jasbi and Concerns About Election ResultsMovie / Where is Commander Morteza Talaie?Akbar Hashemi's memoirs - 1999 September 10 - The two-person political negotiations with Vaez Tabasi continued until he was escorted to Tehran, where Hashemi apparently decided to seriously participate in the sixth parliamentary elections.The records of the recent periods of the Islamic Council showed that the parliament is not in charge of affairs and cannot interfere or pass resolutions on the authority of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces at any level, let alone supervise.What will be the future of Iran with the announced candidates for the presidential election? / Conversation with Dr. Taghi Azad AramakiCan I feel tired with you?A Basiji veterinarian was appointed head of the health network instead of an otolaryngologist.Akbar Hashemi's memoirs - 1999 September 5 - The meeting of the senior managers of the judiciary with Hashemi Rafsanjani and their complaint about the neglect of Hashemi Shahroudi, the new head of the judiciary, continues.Memories of Akbar Hashemi - 1999 September 7 - In continuation of the efforts of the late Vaez Tabasi, who used to encourage Hashemi to participate in the elections in frequent meetings, this time he also met with Hashemi.Akbar Hashemi's memories - 1999 September 9 - Continued visits to the belongings, buildings and works of Astan Quds