This episode picks up where Episode 1 left off. I dive into the long, complicated story between Iran and Israel, from ancient respect under Cyrus the Great to today’s ‘modern enemies’. I talk about how ideology, energy routes, and regime survival turned two natural partners into rivals, and why that history matters for understanding the region now.

In this first episode, I introduce myself and why I care so much about Iran. I break the country down through energy and security instead of emotion, and I sketch a vision of Iran as a potential anchor of regional stability.

This podcast is my attempt to build a bridge between those worlds.