Goldie GhamariWhy can’t the Islamic Republic accept Donald Trump’s deal? In this Newsmax interview, I explain why the current negotiations between the United States and Iran may be heading toward a dead end, not because of diplomacy, but because the demands being placed on the regime strike at the very ideological foundations of the Islamic Republic itself. I discuss the regime’s long-standing strategy of delay and deception, why I believe Tehran is hoping to outlast political pressure from Washington, and why the Islamic Republic’s revolutionary identity makes certain concessions virtually impossible.
We also discuss FIFA’s controversial decision regarding Iran’s historic Lion and Sun flag, why millions of Iranians view it as the true national flag of Iran, and why many believe international organizations continue to misunderstand the difference between Iran and the Islamic Republic. As an Iranian-born human rights activist, former Canadian politician, and geopolitical analyst, I share my perspective on the future of the regime, the Iranian opposition movement, Reza Pahlavi’s call to action, and what these developments mean for the people of Iran and the wider Middle East.
