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Mohsen Sazegara's weekly video talks, each with a full English translation. New talks are added as they are published. Older talks without a translation are on the Persian site.

An Analysis of the Swiss Negotiations and Obstacles in Iran, Israel, and the US

The negotiations in Switzerland, held on the shores of Lake Lucerne, have been judged successful, according to a statement issued by Qatar and Pakistan, the two mediators. According to this statement, after 18 hours of…
Why are Saudi Arabia and China backing the $300 billion investment fund?

Finally, the final text of the memorandum of understanding between Iran and America, drafted in 14 articles, has been published by Tehran and Washington. The text is in English and Persian, and it does not differ…
Signing the memorandum sparks a wave of opposition in Iran, Israel, and the US

Finally, last night, Sunday night, the 24th of Khordad, the memorandum of understanding known as the Islamabad Agreement between Iran and America was signed electronically. On the Iranian side, Mr. Ghalibaf signed, and…
Iran-US memorandum of understanding to be signed on Sunday?

The talk of an agreement, and of its signing between Iran and America this Sunday, the day after tomorrow, in Geneva, has come to the top of the news. Many domestic and international news agencies have reported that the…
Escalating Military Conflict Between Iran and the US

Starting at 5:15 Washington time, or 12:45 Iran time, America once again began attacks in southern Iran. According to Axios, these attacks targeted air defenses, radar, and drone command centers. Explosions were heard…
Why are hardliners in Iran and Israel aligned?

First, I apologize that because of travel, which is still continuing, I was not with you for two sessions. In the past 48 hours, tension between Iran and Israel has escalated. The Islamic Republic announced that Israel…
Where does the news of doctors' resignation come from?

First, let me apologize for not being with you on Friday. The ongoing saga of war and peace between Iran and America, with Israel of course behind it, continues. Let's start with the military events. In retaliation for…
Internet Restoration, Recurring Threats from the Ministry of Intelligence

Despite the exchange of fire in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, and the subsequent US attack on missile bases on Iran's southern coast, in Bandar Abbas, and on the runway of Bandar Abbas airport, negotiations…
Mojtaba’s ongoing purges: Now it’s Mohammadi Golpayegani’s turn

First, I apologize that I could not be with you on Friday as usual. The peace negotiations between Iran and the United States appear to be reaching their final results. It was supposed to be announced yesterday, Sunday,…
The New York Times: Ahmadinejad and his secret dealings with Israel and the US

Mr. Mohsen Naqvi, Pakistan's interior minister, went to Tehran again today. After his previous three or four-day trip to Tehran, his return to Tehran is said to be connected to the negotiations between Iran and America…
Mojtaba and Major Purges Within the Government?

Over the past two or three days, Mr. Trump had repeatedly threatened military action, and he insisted on it again this morning. Then this afternoon he suddenly wrote that, at the request of the Emir of Qatar, the Crown…
New York Times: US and Israel Intensive Preparations for War

The two days of talks between Mr. Trump and his delegation and China's leader, Mr. Xi, have ended. Various views on the outcome of these talks have appeared in the press and in the remarks of commentators. They range…