Iran just proved its reach — how much further will this war go? | Eye for Iran | EP 96 |

Iran just proved its reach — how much further will this war go? | Eye for Iran | EP 96 |

Author: Iran International English March 27, 2026 Duration: 1:05:12
A war already underway — now entering a more dangerous phase.

We begin with Iran’s reported strike toward Diego Garcia — a moment that signals something critical: this threat is no longer abstract. It is real.

Defense experts Farzin Nadimi of The Washington Institute and Janatan Sayeh of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) break down what this reveals about Iran’s capabilities — from vast underground missile networks, some “the size of small cities,” to a growing global threat. As Sayeh warns, “Iranian missiles and drones were already being used on European soil through Russia — now the regime itself can launch them directly from Iranian territory.”

Then — what comes next.

Former US State Department official Joel Rubin and foreign policy expert Dr. Walid Phares analyze the global response and the role of diplomacy as well as signs the conflict may be moving toward a broader escalation.

Reacting to a striking op-ed by the UAE ambassador to Washington calling for a “conclusive outcome,” Rubin underscores the stakes, saying “this is how Iran behaves — willing to disrupt the global economy to protect itself.”

Phares, meanwhile, argues current talks are part of a strategic calculation — “less about peace and more about buying time” — as momentum builds toward a more decisive phase that could include limited ground operations.

They also point to developments in Lebanon — long seen as firmly within Iran’s sphere of influence — as evidence that Tehran’s regional grip may be weakening in real time.

And finally — the human reality behind it all.

Ali Rezaei Majd, the Iranian protester whose video from inside Iran was seen by millions, speaks out after escaping the country:
“We cannot make a deal with them. Dealing with them means letting this cancer continue.” Watch this week's episode of Eye for Iran or listen on any podcast platform of your choosing.

YouTube Chapters

00:00 Opening: “They were shooting people like a video game”
00:06 The viral witness: Ali Rezaei Majd
00:43 Iran fires toward Diego Garcia
01:20 UAE warns ceasefire is not enough
01:58 Iran’s missile capabilities and what comes next
02:42 Farzin Nadimi on Iran’s true missile range
04:55 Could Iran’s missiles reach the UK?
06:16 Why this is a global wake-up call
07:30 How much of Iran’s missile arsenal remains?
11:08 Inside Iran’s underground missile cities
12:44 Missile sites hidden near civilians
15:04 Factories, launchers, and urban danger zones
17:32 Kharg Island and the regime’s economic lifeline
20:27 What Iran is still capable of militarily
24:01 Threats to the US homeland?
25:17 UAE sounds alarm on Iran as a global threat
27:52 Is the region shifting against Tehran?
30:35 Are talks stalling?
33:27 Could boots on the ground be next?
37:21 Lebanon and Iran’s loosening grip
42:33 Ali Rezaei Majd on the January massacre
43:12 The viral video from inside Iran
45:16 Why he recorded it
46:43 What he witnessed on the streets
50:55 How he escaped Iran
54:33 His message to the world: no negotiations
58:14 First Nowruz after the massacre
01:02:04 “It was like a video game”
01:03:03 Final message from Ali Rezaei Majd

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Each week, Negar Mojtahedi brings a necessary depth to the complex and rapidly evolving situation in Iran, moving past the simplified news cycles. This Eye For Iran podcast from Iran International English provides a crucial space for context, built on high-impact investigations and conversations that clarify the forces shaping the country and its global relations. You'll hear from experts and voices with firsthand insight, dissecting political shifts, social movements, and economic realities with a nuanced perspective. The analysis aims to connect dots for a clearer picture of what's happening behind the headlines, focusing on the stories with lasting significance. Tuning in means engaging with a detailed, thoughtful examination of developments both within Iran and in its interactions with the wider world. It’s for anyone seeking a more substantive understanding than daily reports can offer, delivered through compelling interviews and thorough reporting that respects the complexity of the subject. This weekly dialogue becomes an essential resource for piecing together the larger narrative.
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