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That is exactly what this conversation delivered.

In this discussion, Walid Phares and Charles Jacobs joined me to take on one of the most avoided subjects of our time: jihadism, not as an isolated act, but as a global system.

This was not a surface-level conversation. It went deeper.

Dr. Phares laid out the structure clearly. Islam as a religion has multiple interpretations, but jihadism is something else. It is a political and ideological movement with a defined objective. It is organized. It is strategic. And its end goal is not hidden.

Charles brought decades of real-world experience into the conversation. This is a man who did not just study human rights abuses; he went into the middle of them. From exposing slavery in Sudan to recognizing the same patterns of violence repeating across regions, his conclusion is direct. These are not separate conflicts. They are connected.

And once you see that, you cannot unsee it.

What we are facing is not a collection of isolated problems. It is a global network. And a global network cannot be defeated by isolated responses.

That is where their work comes in.

The International Freedom Coalition is built on a simple but powerful idea. Bring together those already facing this threat worldwide and stop fighting alone. Christians in Africa. Minorities in the Middle East. Voices here in the United States. Different stories, same pattern.

For the first time, the focus is not on debating definitions. It is on confronting the system.

And that brings us to something I said during the show that matters more than ever.

We do not have time to argue over the paint color when the house is not even built.

If I think the walls should be purple and someone else disagrees, that is not the fight right now. The fight is building the house. Once the house is standing, we can argue about the color all day long.

But if we never build it, there is nothing left to argue over.

That is where we are.

This conversation was not about perfect agreement. It was about shared reality. And more importantly, shared action.

Because awareness without action changes nothing.

If this conversation spoke to you, do not stop at watching it.

Take a step.

Visit the International Freedom Coalition, learn what they are building, and see where you fit into it:

👉 internationalfreedomcoalition.org

You can stay informed. You can share their work. You can support their mission.

You can choose to be part of the conversation rather than watch it from the outside.

Because movements do not start when everyone agrees. They start when enough people decide to act.

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This episode tells the story of Chiune Sugihara and the decision that changed thousands of lives.

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What does this mean for the Middle East? For American forces? For the Iranian people?

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Dr. Aria Kangarlu, physicist, neurologist, associate professor at Columbia University, and founder of the Phoenix Project of Iran (Qognoos), joined me for a deep-dive interview on the state of Iran, Israel, the West, and the global failure to understand what’s really at stake.

And he didn’t hold back.

Dr. Kangarlu revealed what few dare to admit: the Islamic Republic is cracking. But it’s not just the protests or the blood in the streets. It’s the coordinated movement of a people who now have a clear, undisputed leader: Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi.

For nearly six years, Dr. Kangarlu and a team of elite Iranian scientists have worked hand-in-hand with the Crown Prince on a full blueprint for Iran’s first 100 days post-regime. It’s not theory. It’s a strategy crafted like a real government cabinet, with departments for education, agriculture, foreign affairs, technology, and more.

Despite this clear plan and the Crown Prince’s daily leadership from abroad, Western governments continue to ignore him. European Parliament rejected an invitation for Pahlavi to speak, even as protestors in Iran are being gunned down for chanting his name.

Why? As Dr. Kangarlu bluntly put it: global leftism.

The obsession with wealth distribution, the paralysis of Europe’s defense structure, and the appeasement culture that allows regimes like Iran to thrive, he called it out, all of it. In his words, “If attention is the measure of caring, Reza Pahlavi has given his full attention to Iran for decades.”

Dr. Kangarlu didn’t shy away from the danger of who else is trying to take the crown: the MEK (Mujahedin-e Khalq), also known as NCRI.

And he was crystal clear: if the U.S. or Europe attempts to back MEK as the transitional government, it will be the gravest mistake of the century.

MEK is a cult. A violent, ideological, Islamic-rooted group masquerading as a freedom movement. And while politicians like Rudy Giuliani and Matt Gaetz keep giving them airtime, the Iranian people have rejected them over and over again.

This wasn’t just a conversation about Iran.

We discussed the 12-Day War, how Israel assassinated dozens of IRGC generals and nuclear scientists, and why Trump’s foreign policy, though inconsistent, may still be the only one that understands the Islamic Republic must go.

But the job isn’t done. A regime change without a strategic handoff could lead to chaos or, worse, another hijacked revolution.

Dr. Kangarlu ended with hope. So will I.

This fight can be won.

But only if we name the enemy (the Islamic Republic), reject the imposters (MEK), and back the leader who has already done the work.

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi isn’t asking for power. He’s asking for a chance to rebuild a nation with a plan already in place, grounded in science, freedom, and dignity.

If you’re still waiting for a better option, there isn’t one.

Iran is ready. The world needs to stop dragging its feet.

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We talked about:

* Why bombing Iran won’t free its people

* Who created the Islamic regime

* The lie I grew up with in Iran about the "Great Satan"

* Why we shouldn’t confuse governments with nations

* Sleeper cells, weaponized brainwashing, and the cowardice of our government

* And how history is repeating itself, again

“If the West throws the regime a lifeline, there will be more bloodshed and chaos… This regime will not submit or surrender after it has been humiliated—it will lash out.”

We agree.

The Islamic Republic is done. Its military is fractured. Its officials are preparing to flee. And the Iranian people are united in a way the world hasn’t seen in 46 years.

So to Washington, Paris, Brussels: Do not repeat the betrayal of 2009. Do not reward the terrorists. Do not stabilize your markets by sacrificing ours.

This is our Berlin Wall moment. Don’t cement it back together with diplomacy.

We are ready. Let it fall.

Below is his speech in full editorial flow, from the press conference held in Paris on June 23, 2025.

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi – Statement to the World, 06/23/2025 (Editorial Flow)

The regime is defeated. It is teetering on the edge of collapse. And it must not be allowed to continue.

This is a new dawn for Iran. Not just hope, but history.

Over the past few days, I have spoken with Iranians from every walk of life:An officer in the armed forces. A mother fleeing Tehran.A factory worker in Tabriz. A young activist from the Women, Life, Freedom movement.

These voices do not ask for freedom.They are fighting for it.

From the student protests of 1999, to the Green Movement, to the 2017 and 2019 uprisings—thousands of Iranians have given their lives for this fight.

One story, among many, must be remembered.In September 2022, Javad Heydari was murdered while protesting the regime’s killing of Mahsa Amini.His sister took up the fight. Recently, when regime forces raided her home, she cried out:

“Oh God—where shall we go? Where shall we flee from your tyranny?”

And one by one, her neighbors replied:

“We’re not going anywhere. They are the ones who have to go.”

That echo must be heard in every capital around the world.

Today, the regime is visibly collapsing.Credible reports confirm: Khamenei’s family—and the families of top regime officials—are preparing to flee Iran.The military is fractured. The people are united.The foundation of this 46-year tyranny is shaking.

This is Iran’s Berlin Wall moment.

But like every moment of great change, it carries danger.

We stand at a crossroads:One path leads to chaos and bloodshed.The other leads to peace and democratic transition.

The outcome depends on one decision only:Whether the current regime is allowed to survive.

If the West throws it a lifeline, more bloodshed will follow.Because this regime, once humiliated, will not submit. It will lash out.

As long as it stands, no one is safe.Not in Tehran. Not in Paris. Not in Washington. Not in Jerusalem.

There is only one road to peace:A secular, democratic Iran.

And I submit myself to the people of Iran, to help lead us down that road.Not for political power. But to serve the nation, I’ve never stopped fighting for.

To my fellow Iranians:I see your courage. I feel your pain. I know your suffering.

I have spent my life working to ensure that war would never again touch our homeland.But now I see the images—families fleeing Tehran… explosions near the Persian Gulf… and I am filled with righteous anger.

Because this war—this devastation—is the doing of one man:Ali Khamenei.

He wages war from the comfort of his bunker, using our people as shields.This must end.

And so today, I say directly to him:Step down.

If you do, you will be given a fair trial and due process—more than you ever gave any Iranian.

To other senior regime officials:If your hands are stained with blood, you too will face justice.But to those loyal to the Iranian nation—not the Islamic Republic—there is still a future for you.

I know there are brave soldiers, patriots, and officers.They are reaching out to me. They want to join the people.

So today, I am announcing the launch of a secure communications platform for members of the military, police, and security forces to contact me and my team.To join the national movement.To be remembered in a democratic Iran as patriots, not pawns.

To the international community:

Now is the moment to stand with the Iranian people.Do not throw this regime a lifeline.Do not repeat the cowardice of 2009.

You say you want nuclear safety.You say you want regional stability.

Then understand this:Bombing Natanz or Fordow won't end the regime’s nuclear ambitions.They can still turn to North Korea or other rogue states.

What ends the threat is ending the regime.What ensures peace is transition.What prevents chaos is backing the Iranian people.

Now is the time for action, not hesitation.

Forty-six years ago, when my father and I were forced from our homeland, I swore I would never turn my back on Iran.

I have kept that promise.

Today, I offer my hand in service to a free Iran.Not to rule, but to lead this transition.

Our future democracy will rest on three foundations:

* Territorial integrity

* Individual liberty and equality

* A firm separation of religion and state

The final shape of our government will be decided by the Iranian people in a national referendum.

But the plan to get us there starts now.

First, I will convene a National Unity Summit:A gathering of activists, dissidents, business leaders, and experts from across the spectrum—united by our core principles.

Second, I will launch the Iran Prosperity Project:A comprehensive plan for Iran’s economic rebirth in three phases:

* Emergency (4–6 months)

* Establishment (18–24 months)

* Normalization (long-term)

In the coming days, we will publish our roadmap for the first 100 days after the fall of the Islamic Republic.

And we’re not doing this alone.

We are already working with the world’s top minds—builders, investors, and visionaries—ready to bring Iran back from ruin and make it a global powerhouse.

Imagine a new Iran:Free. Democratic. Peaceful.An engine of regional growth. A beacon of culture and pride.

This is not a dream.This is the future within reach.

And so, I say to my compatriots:

This is our moment.I am with you.Let us build this new Iran together.

The Crown Prince said it. The people are living it. And the West better not ruin it—again.

The Islamic Republic is not reformable. It is not misunderstood. It is collapsing. And the man who has lived exile with dignity—Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi—stood before the world today and made it unmistakably clear: This regime must fall. No nuclear negotiations. No quiet deals in Vienna. No second wind from Western cowardice.

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Israel struck hard—and now Iran’s pointing the finger directly at the U.S.

Tonight on Live Up To Freedom, we expose what the headlines won't:

Who’s really dead—and why it cripples Iran's war machine

The new military boss: a fully indoctrinated regime loyalist

Why Iran’s next move won’t be in Tehran—it’ll be through proxies and sleeper cells abroad 🇺🇸 Is America ready? Or already compromised?

And how the international community is about to fail—again. This isn’t “escalation.” This is the fallout of years of appeasement—and now it’s our turn to face it.

No spin. No filter. Just the truth—while we still have the right to say it.

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While the West prepares for another “weekend of war” and everyone’s busy staring at the riots, the United Nations just handed the keys to the terrorist compound. Again.

This week, the UN made Pakistan—yes, Pakistan—Chair of Counterterrorism. You can’t make this up. The same Pakistan that harbored Osama bin Laden. The same Pakistan that backed the Mumbai massacre in 2008, with 164 innocent people slaughtered in a hotel. The same Pakistan that has daily skirmishes with India, backs the Taliban, gave birth to ISIS-K, and was flagged by the G7's Financial Action Task Force for directly funding terrorism.

And now they’re going to lead the fight against it?

We might as well let Hamas run homeland security while we’re at it.

It’s not just stupid—it’s dangerous. Because this isn’t about Pakistan. It’s about the United Nations. It’s about why the hell we’re still funding this criminally delusional cartel with American tax dollars. You know what else the UN has blessed lately?

* Iran—the Islamic Republic where protesters are raped and killed—is still holding a seat on the Human Rights Council.

* Saudi Arabia—home of Sharia's brutal enforcement—is on the Women’s Rights Commission.

They’re not even pretending anymore. And neither should we. If our own government had the spine to walk away from this clown show, we wouldn’t be subsidizing our enemies. But we do. Because it’s not just their circus—it’s ours now.

Knighted for Creeping Sharia

You want irony? Here it is: while Pakistan gets to chair the fight against terror, London just knighted Sadiq Khan.

Let that sink in.

A man who’s defended Sharia courts in the UK… who’s funded Islamic schools… who’s protected Hamas-linked charities… who downplayed female genital mutilation and rape gangs… and who allowed the Al-Quds Day rally—yes, the one where they chant “Death to Israel”—to march in the streets of London.

He’s now Sir Sadiq.

They gave a sword to the man who has spent the better part of a decade using policy to dismantle British law, culture, and identity—piece by piece. This is the guy who once considered banning mannequin heads in shop windows to avoid offending Muslim men. This is who King Charles honors.

Where’s the outrage?

The silence from the UK isn’t just apathy. It’s surrender. Because once Sharia hijacks your honor system—your knighthood—it’s not a joke anymore. It’s conquest.

When “Death to America” Is a Family Value

Ilhan Omar’s daughter, Isra Hirsi, just posted a reel that should’ve triggered national headlines.

| “From L.A. to Rafah, there is one common oppressor. Death to the colonial empire. Life for our children.”| —Isra Hirsi, daughter of U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar

Let’s translate that: Death to America and Israel. From a sitting congresswoman’s daughter. Publicly. On Instagram. And it’s still up.

Now imagine if Jim Jordan’s daughter said something half as explosive under the Biden administration. There would be hearings. Investigations. National press meltdowns. But Isra? Nothing. Not a word from the media. Not a statement from her mother. Not even a whisper from the Republican side.

Because Ilhan Omar is untouchable. And her daughter knows it.

This isn’t just hypocrisy—it’s permission. It’s a generational war on America, and the ruling class is fine with it. Our cities are burning. Our streets are lawless. And now, the children of those shaping federal policy are publicly chanting death to the country they live in.

If you’re still pretending this is about politics, you’re already on the wrong side of the battlefield.

Child Marriage: They’re Not Even Hiding It Anymore

You don’t need to take my word for it anymore. The Taliban just said it out loud:

“A law banning child marriage is against the spirit of Islam”—Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Taliban Leader

That’s it. One sentence. No cover. No taqiyya. Just straight-up doctrine.

And he’s right—by Sharia standards. Islam’s prophet married a 6-year-old, consummated the marriage at 9. Quran 65:4 lays out divorce waiting periods for girls who haven’t menstruated yet. Quran 4:3 lets men acquire orphan girls as wives if they can pay.

The soul of Islam is child marriage. They admit it. They print it. But the Western press? Silent. The English media? Cowardly. The American church? Nowhere.

And people still tell me I was just “unlucky” to be a child bride.

No—I was a Muslim girl. That’s what happened. And now the Taliban is saying it for me. In Farsi. In headlines. But don’t worry—your media will keep you safe from the truth.

Final Word: This Isn’t Just Their War Anymore

We used to say “they’re hiding it.” But they’re not. Now we are.

We’re the ones filtering out the truth to protect the narrative. We’re the ones defending “moderate Islam” while the ideology slaughters truth, law, and children. We’re the ones ignoring the warnings—again and again—because it’s just easier to stay numb.

But there’s no numbness where this ends. When they chant “Death to America,” they mean it. And when we fund the UN, knight the Sharia peddlers, stay silent as our own lawmakers’ children cheer for our collapse—we’re not victims. We’re volunteers.

This isn’t about my story anymore. It’s about yours. It’s about what you’ll say you did when the fall was still preventable before the sword swung back around.

Because it will.

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Is this a turning point for the Middle East—or just another power play dressed in diplomacy?Anni pulls no punches. Aharon fires back. Brannon holds the line.

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