Roqe Ep. 423 - IRAN RISES - Beware Regime Narratives in Western Media - Forouq Canaani

Описание: In this episode of Roqe - Iran Rises, Jian Ghomeshi opens with a pointed essay titled “Beware the Regime Narratives in Western Media.” As the conflict around Iran intensifies, Jian examines how Islamic Republic propaganda can travel beyond Iran’s borders - and how narratives amplified in Western media can end up reinforcing the regime’s messaging back inside the country.

He looks at several examples currently circulating in Western coverage - including claims about the regime’s succession, questions about the absence of street protests during the bombing campaign, and the persistent denial of opposition leadership.

Later in the program, Jian speaks with Germany-based researcher and political analyst Forouq Canaani, joining from Munich. Her work explores authoritarian regimes, protest movements, and how ideological narratives spread across borders.

In this conversation they discuss:

how the war is unfolding so far

Mojtaba Khamenei and the regime’s succession messaging

why Western media narratives often diverge from the perspectives of Iranians

the Islamic Republic’s disinformation strategies

and the battle over narratives within the Iranian diaspora

This episode is supported by:
Avoca Chocolates
https://avocachocolates.com

Follow Jian:
Instagram - @JianGhomeshi

Subscribe to Roqe for conversations and commentary on Iran, the Iranian diaspora, culture, politics, and global affairs.