We can't forget the Women of Iran | with Lisa Daftari
The Overlook
The Islamic regime continues to torture young women, with recent news of "hijab treatment clinics" reminding the world of the government's brutal use of torture to deter and punish youth activism. Dominique is joined by Lisa Daftari to discuss the ideology of the Islamic regime, life for women before and after the 1979 revolution, and hope for regime change. Lisa is an award-winning investigative journalist, political analyst, and commentator focusing on foreign policy topics such as the Middle East and North Africa, terrorism, national security, human rights, and cyber security. Lisa also serves as director and founding editor of The Foreign Desk. Visit the Foreign Desk: https://foreigndesknews.com Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WYVtSJ4W7Og 📖 Episode Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 06:02 Influence of the Islamic Republic Worldwide 11:38 The Lives of Iranian Women Before 1979 Revolution 16:46 The Cost of Protesting in Iran 22:12 The Hypocrisy of the Iranian Regime's Elite 27:53 Rising Antisemitism in America 33:12 The Role of Narrative Campaigns 38:47 Strategies for Regime Change in Iran 44:17 Impact of October 7th on Middle East Diplomacy