The TakeThe US-Israeli war on Iran is exposing deep divisions among Iranians in the diaspora and in Iran.From inside Iran to the diaspora, Iranians are deeply divided about their country’s future. With Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gone and Reza Pahlavi, the son of the former shah, waiting in the wings, what do conversations about regime change reveal about the spectrum of what Iranians really think?In this episode: Yara Elmjouie (@yelmjouie), AJ+ Journalist Episode credits:This episode was produced by Noor Wazwaz, Marcos Bartolomé, and Catherine Nouhan, with Spencer Cline, Tuleen Barakat, Maya Hamadeh, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTubePublished On 6 Mar 2026
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FRI · 2026-03-06 · 19:42 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0306-22173
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What the world is getting wrong about what Iranians think
This news article from AJ+ discusses the divided opinions of Iranians, both within Iran and in the diaspora, regarding the country's future. It highlights the potential for regime change with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's eventual departure and the presence of Reza Pahlavi, the former Shah's son.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-06 · 19:42 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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This news article from AJ+ discusses the divided opinions of Iranians, both within Iran and in the diaspora, regarding the country's future. It highlights the potential for regime change with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's eventual departure and the presence of Reza Pahlavi, the former Shah's son. The report explores the spectrum of Iranian thought on this issue, revealing deep divisions. The article, published on March 6, 2026, examines these conversations about regime change and aims to clarify what Iranians truly think amidst ongoing US-Israeli tensions with Iran. The podcast episode features AJ+ Journalist Yara Elmjouie and was produced by Noor Wazwaz, Marcos Bartolomé, and Catherine Nouhan.
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Yara Elmjouie is an AJ+ Journalist.
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Reza Pahlavi, the son of the former shah, is waiting in the wings.
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Iranians are deeply divided about their country’s future, both inside Iran and in the diaspora.
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The US-Israeli war on Iran is exposing deep divisions among Iranians.
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