The U.S. talks about “liberating” Iran — but who actually benefits? In this episode of The Rice Report, we sit down with Zahra Amanpour, an Iranian-American activist and daughter of the resistance, for a brutally honest look at what’s really happening inside Iran... and how global powers are manipulating the narrative. You’ll hear how Iran’s theocratic regime has suppressed its people for decades — especially women — and why over 50,000 Iranians have been imprisoned just for protesting. But Zahra also warns: foreign military intervention isn’t the answer. The Iranian people want democracy — but on their own terms. Let's go - we are getting into: - How the regime uses religion to control every aspect of daily life - Why women are leading the charge for freedom — and facing brutal consequences - The REAL role of Israel, the U.S., and intelligence agencies in shaping Iran’s future - Why propping up the Shah’s son as a “savior” is a dangerous play - How regime change MUST come from within — not from bombs, boots, or foreign banks If you’re tired of black-and-white narratives about good guys vs. bad guys... if you want to understand how power really works on the global stage... and if you believe freedom should be earned, not installed — this episode is for you. 00:00 – Why Iran isn’t just “another country in the Middle East” 01:45 – The 1979 revolution: Shah, theocracy, and the real power vacuum 04:10 – Zahra’s personal story: Raised in resistance, father killed by the regime 07:30 – Do Iranians actually want U.S. intervention? 10:15 – How protests are evolving — and what the media won’t show 12:40 – Public executions, political prisoners & the price of dissent 18:00 – How the regime oppresses women under Sharia law 22:30 – Iran’s geopolitical power and the illusion of “help” from the West 27:00 – Israel’s hidden hand in regime change strategy 34:20 – Can the Iranian people do this alone? Yes. Here’s how. 42:00 – Why true freedom can’t come from outside forces 50:00 – Final thoughts: What America should (and shouldn’t) do 🔔 Subscribe for real talk on geopolitics, global power, and what’s actually going on behind the headlines. #Iran #RegimeChange #RiceReport #MiddleEastPolitics #ZahraAmanpour