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Khosro Isfahani, research director at the National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFDI), spoke with The Jerusalem Post's News Editor Alex Winston about the evolving state of the Iranian opposition, assessing whether the diaspora has become more unified in recent months or remains hindered by ideological and personal divisions.
Isfahani also outlined the scope and structure of the Islamic Republic’s overseas influence networks, including activities spanning propaganda, intimidation, espionage, and alleged criminal links in Europe and North America, as detailed in recent research.
The discussion further explored the regime’s internal trajectory, including its growing reliance on the IRGC, the erosion of distinctions between so-called moderates and hardliners, and what Iran could look like in the coming decade if current trends continue.
Speaking from Washington DC, Isfahani addressed Western policy toward Tehran, arguing that longstanding approaches of engagement have failed to produce meaningful change, while warning of the risks associated with avoiding decisive confrontation.