# The Ruthless Reality of Modern Iran

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Podcast: [Searching For Heroes With Benjamin Hall](https://stenobird.com/podcast/searching-for-heroes-with-benjamin-hall-6704415)
Published: 2026-02-02T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 860

## Resource

Benjamin discusses the ongoing government crackdown on protests that continue across Iran. He describes the lack of freedom experienced by the Iranian people under the current regime and the great difficulty to speak to anyone in country because of the imposed internet blackout, and the deadly fear of regime retaliation. Benjamin analyzes the complex geopolitical situation facing the U.S. in dealing with the Iranian regime. He shares his experience traveling within the country and the people's hospitable culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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