Jim knows a lot about Iran. In fact, to my certain knowledge he knows much more than he said in this clip even about things mentioned in it. I was impressed with how he kept a straight face at some of the remarks by the host.
I gather it's an open question by design: at least publicly, we've said that we are hoping the Iranian people will step up and pursue their preference. I wouldn't be surprised, of course, if there isn't a clean succession: for example, the Kurdish region in the northwest may secede, as may the Azeri in the north and/or the Balochi region in the southeast. Each of those has irredentist reasons to wish to be independent from the central government.
In the heart of Persia, there seems to be a push for a restoration of the monarchy. The Shah's people have been very active for decades in the US, so I wouldn't be surprised if he turns up in Iran once he's confident that he won't be killed for appearing in public.
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A very encouraging report from someone who sure sounds like he knows more than I do.
Jim knows a lot about Iran. In fact, to my certain knowledge he knows much more than he said in this clip even about things mentioned in it. I was impressed with how he kept a straight face at some of the remarks by the host.
Optimistic. But succession remains a question.
I gather it's an open question by design: at least publicly, we've said that we are hoping the Iranian people will step up and pursue their preference. I wouldn't be surprised, of course, if there isn't a clean succession: for example, the Kurdish region in the northwest may secede, as may the Azeri in the north and/or the Balochi region in the southeast. Each of those has irredentist reasons to wish to be independent from the central government.
In the heart of Persia, there seems to be a push for a restoration of the monarchy. The Shah's people have been very active for decades in the US, so I wouldn't be surprised if he turns up in Iran once he's confident that he won't be killed for appearing in public.
Yah.....but reports are that the Palavi kinfolk are not well-liked inside Iran. OTOH, "reports" are usually propaganda from one side or the other.....
Ugh.
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