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U.S.-Israeli Actions in Iran Heighten Diaspora Divisions
The ongoing U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran is revealing significant divisions among Iranians, both within their homeland and in the diaspora.
As discussions around regime change intensify following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the potential rise of Reza Pahlavi, son of the former Shah, has spurred a spectrum of opinions regarding Iran’s political future.
The complexities of these discussions expose the varying perspectives among Iranians about what lies ahead for their country.
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This report was produced by Noor Wazwaz, Marcos Bartolomé, and Catherine Nouhan. Contributors include Spencer Cline, Tuleen Barakat, Maya Hamadeh, and host Malika Bilal. The episode was edited by Alexandra Locke, with sound design by Alex Roldan and video editing by Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke serves as the executive producer for The Take.
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Published: March 6, 2026
