This episode of Candid Conversations explores the situation in Iran through the perspective of the Iranian diaspora. Maria Lecollinet speaks with Hoshyar Lahoorpoor about the realities beyond the headlines, examining how international narratives often simplify Iran into the Islamic Republic. Together, they discuss the events of January 8-9, the subsequent US–Israeli intervention, and the prospects for regime change and liberation, while reflecting on the role of European diplomacy and the broader implications for the Middle East.