The Iran-US MoU explained: what it means for Iranian people | Eye for Iran 108

The Iran-US MoU explained: what it means for Iranian people | Eye for Iran 108

Author: Iran International English June 19, 2026 Duration: 1:04:20
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Did the new US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding hand Tehran a major victory?

In this episode of Eye for Iran, host Negar Mojtahedi breaks down the controversial MOU with former US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker, who argues the agreement delivers significant benefits to the Islamic Republic while leaving major questions unanswered on Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missiles and regional proxies.

Then, human rights activist Gazelle Sharmahd joins the program to discuss the reaction among many Iranians who had hoped recent events would lead to meaningful change. Sharmahd reflects on the kidnapping and killing of her father Jamshid Sharmahd, the ongoing executions inside Iran and why she believes many Iranians feel abandoned by the international community.

Finally, Iran International correspondent Alireza Modiri and actress and activist Shiva Negar discuss the FIFA World Cup and the emotions surrounding Team Melli. For many Iranians, football has become about far more than sport. From Lion and Sun flags in the stands to debates over national identity, the World Cup has become a reflection of the deep divisions and complicated feelings shaping modern Iran.

Topics:
• US-Iran MOU explained
• Did Iran win the deal?
• David Schenker's analysis
• Gazelle Sharmahd on her father's murder
• Human rights in Iran
• Team Melli and the FIFA World Cup
• Lion and Sun flags
• Why Iranians are divided
• Iran, Hezbollah and Lebanon
• The future of US-Iran relations

Guests:
David Schenker – Former US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs and Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute

Gazelle Sharmahd – Human Rights Activist and daughter of Jamshid Sharmahd

Alireza Modiri – Correspondent, Iran International

Shiva Negar – Actress and Activist

Host:
Negar Mojtahedi

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Chapters:

00:01: 39 Did Iran Win the MOU? | David Schenker Breaks Down the Deal

00:22:42 "Iranians Feel Betrayed" | Gazelle Sharmahd on the Human Cost

00:39:41 FIFA & Team Melli | Why Iranians Are Divided at the World Cup

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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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