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00:00
Host Introduction of Igor Leatan
00:31
Overview of Iran the Great Game Film
01:02
Historical Narrative from Cyrus to Modern Sanctions
01:34
Discussion of Iran’s Civilizational Identity
02:05
Critique of U.S. Narrative on Iran
03:08
Exploration of Historical Roots and Trust Issues
04:09
Ancient Religious Context and Cultural Artifacts
05:12
Comparison of Iraq War Rhetoric to Iran Narrative
06:14
Israel’s Influence and Historical Connections
07:15
Filming in Iran – Street Life and Public Sentiment
08:49
Interpretation of “Death to America” Phrase
09:21
Governance vs. Democracy
09:53
Shia-Sunni Divide and Geopolitical Exploitation
10:23
Terrorist Designation and US Political Figures
10:54
Pompeo, Bolton, and the Plot Against General Sulimani
11:26
ISIS Creation and Its Consequences
11:57
Imperial Britain, Russia, and the Great Game
12:29
Alexander the Great’s Incursion into Persia
13:01
Persian Historical Perspective and Western Balance
14:06
1953 Coup, British Interests, and the Iranian Revolution
15:07
Film Production Challenges and Cultural Observations
16:11
Historical Context of Central Asia and Film Narrative Structure
17:45
Surprises in Filming: Women’s Attire and Social Norms
18:47
Introduction to Sufi Search
19:19
Finding a Sufi in Tehran
19:50
Alistair Kirk’s Background and Role
20:20
Sufi Question on Western Crisis
20:53
Advice to Americans from Sufi Perspective
21:25
Book Recommendations for Understanding Iran
21:56
Critique of Iran’s Foreign Policy and Sanctions
22:28
Historical US Interventions in the Middle East
22:59
Economic Impact of War and Sanctions on Iran
23:30
US Military-Industrial Complex Motives
24:01
Slowing Iran’s Development Through Isolation
24:31
American Democratic Challenges and Comparisons
25:02
Critique of US Focus on Foreign Affairs
25:34
Iranian Resilience Against External Pressure
26:05
Perception of Iran’s Internal Governance
28:10
Alistister’s Prediction on Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities
28:43
Phase Two of the Israel‑Iran Conflict
29:14
Israel’s Role in Rocket Attacks and Nuclear Development
29:46
Comparison of Gaza and Iran‑Israel War Dynamics
30:49
Economic Analysis of Military Spending vs. Social Investment
31:20
Morality and the Military‑Industrial Complex
31:51
Public Perception of War Morality
32:24
Historical Context of U.S. Warfare
33:25
Film Overview and Call to Viewers
33:56
Show Promotion and Thank‑You Note