Iran is facing mounting pressure on multiple fronts — environmental stress, economic strain, security concerns, and an unresolved nuclear file. Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar joined the podcast to discuss the internal and external pressures shaping Iran today, the choices Tehran may face in the months ahead, and what those decisions could mean for regional stability and the country’s role in the region.
This conversation was recorded on Jan. 22, 2026.
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