# Is the Iranian regime about to fall?

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Podcast: [The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-world-with-richard-engel-and-yalda-hakim-7027228)
Published: 2026-01-14T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-world.captivate.fm
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US President Donald Trump says "help is on its way" to the protesters in Iran – but what does he mean? Will the president strike Iran? And what could actually happen if the regime falls? Protests in Iran have been spreading across the country for nearly two weeks. Why are tens of thousands of people out on the street? Richard and Yalda take stock of the fast-moving situation in Iran and try to make sense of what might happen next. The two of them have been speaking to their contacts from across the globe, and Yalda has had a conversation with Shervin Pishevar, an American-Iranian businessman who has been instrumental in getting Elon Musk’s Starlink up and running in the country. Richard also explains why even if Mr Trump acts, it will not be as easy a task as what he did in Venezuela. You can also watch the podcast on our YouTube channel here. Do you have a question for Richard and Yalda? Write to them at theworld@sky.uk

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