What does the U.S. really want from Iran?

0 January 16, 2026 02:37

As Iran’s domestic situation gradually stabilizes, the country is facing growing pressure from the West. U.S. President Donald Trump has openly backed protesters and hinted at possible action against Tehran. How likely is the U.S. to exploit Iran’s perceived vulnerability? In what ways might it do so? Would such actions achieve Washington’s objectives – whatever those objectives may be? And how would this affect regional peace and stability?

Guests in this edition of Dialogue are Nina Farnia, assistant professor of Law from Albany Law School; Ghanbar Naderi, journalist and political commentator; Sharmine Narwani, editor-in-chief of the Cradle; and Dr Sara Yael Hirschhorn, visiting professor at the University of Haifa.

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