Mitra is an Iranian activist and content creator living in Italy for five years, unable to return to Iran due to political risks—she also hasn’t seen her family since leaving. In this episode, Günther Fehlinger and Mitra talk about “Freedom for Iran,” the role of European public opinion (especially in Italy), and why international solidarity matters from her perspective. They also discuss protests, the importance of support from non-Iranians, and concrete demands directed at the Italian government (including closing the embassy/consulate and expelling regime-linked actors).

Timestamps (chapters):

• 00:00 – Intro: Why this episode is about “Freedom for Iran”
• 01:07 – Mitra introduces herself: activist in Italy, exile, family in Iran
• 02:08 – Munich & protests: meeting international supporters
• 03:04 – Italian public opinion: stuck on the Shah debate vs. regime criticism
• 04:40 – Mitra’s position: return of the Shah / Reza Pahlavi as an option
• 05:20 – Meloni, Trump, “military action”: expectations and doubts
• 07:02 – Reports of violence, deaths, prisons: Mitra’s impressions/information
• 08:35 – Fear of a deal: hope for action instead of negotiations
• 09:32 – Video campaign: Europeans are asked to send statements (Instagram)
• 12:22 – Iran & Ukraine: solidarity, cooperation, joint protests
• 14:17 – Pro-Palestinian protests: conflicts and lack of support for Iran
• 17:08 – Vision for the future: a free Iran and a break with current alignment
• 17:54 – Italian institutions: few formal steps so far, calls for action
• 20:35 – Concrete demands: close embassy/consulate, expulsions
• 24:17 – Closing: Mitra as a “voice” for people inside Iran, appeal to Europe

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