Iranian Americans wonder “what is the end game” for war in Iran

17/06/2025 23 min
Iranian Americans wonder “what is the end game” for war in Iran

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Episode Synopsis

Israel and Iran continue to trade missile and drone attacks as the war stretches into its fifth day.  This conflict started last week with Israeli airstrikes that targeted top military commanders and nuclear facilities in Iran.  Here in the Seattle area, members of the Iranian diaspora are experiencing a familiar anxiety: Trying to keep tabs on friends and family during a bloody conflict.  We talk to four members of Seattle's Iranian diaspora and get additional analysis on the conflict from a Washington, D.C.-based expert.  Guests Omid Roustaei, The Caspian Chef, cookbook author and Iranian-American psychotherapist Rep. Darya Farivar, Washington state Representative, D-46  Aria Fani, director of the Persian and Iranian Studies Program at the University of Washington  Faraz Zarghami, also known as DJ Dancing Faraz Alex Vatanka, senior fellow, Middle East Institute   Related links The Washington Post: Israeli attacks leave Iranians fearful and hopeful    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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