Wajeeh Lion Podcast

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Thank you Rue Ryuzaki, Brian Cano, Citizen Train, Gina Marquardt, Mandy Ohman, and many others for tuning into my live video with Black Man Spy - Malcolm Nance! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wajeehlion.substack.com/subscribe

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Thank you Mark McInerney, Caro Henry, Mandy Ohman, Richard Hogan, MD, PhD(2), DBA, Shane Granger, and many others for tuning into my live video with Black Man Spy - Malcolm Nance! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wajeehlion.substack.com/subscribe

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Video Overview​In this segment, Masih Alinejad passionately advocates for the Iranian people while heavily criticizing the diplomatic approaches of both past and present U.S. administrations. Her core message is a plea to differentiate between the ordinary citizens of Iran and the Islamic Republic regime that governs them.​Key Takeaways & Analysis​1. The Human Cost of ProtestAlinejad grounds her political critique in the tragedy of a specific individual: Amir Hossein, an 18-year-old protester who was executed. She emphasizes that he was not a criminal but a young man who took to the streets with hope, inspired by rhetoric from U.S. leadership (specifically mentioning Trump) that "help is on its way."​2. Critique of U.S. Diplomacy (Obama and Trump)She draws a parallel between the approaches of former President Obama and current President Trump, accusing both of misjudging the Iranian regime:* ​On Obama: She criticizes his handling of the 2009 Green Movement, stating he chose to negotiate with the Islamic Republic instead of supporting the Iranian people, a decision she notes took him a decade to admit was a mistake.* ​On Trump: She warns President Trump not to make the same mistake by labeling any regime officials as "less radical" or "more reasonable." In her X post, she equates Trump's "reasonable" label to Obama's "moderates" label, arguing that both are dangerous misconceptions.​3. Redefining the "Stone Age"A significant portion of the interview centers on a threat made by President Trump to bomb Iran back to the "Stone Age."* ​Alinejad flips this narrative. She argues against bombing Iranian infrastructure, stating that it is the regime's leaders who possess a "Stone Age mindset."* ​She names specific figures, such as Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, accusing them of orchestrating mass killings and violence against students.​4. A Call for Targeted AccountabilityRather than broad military strikes that harm citizens and infrastructure, Alinejad advocates for targeted action against the specific architects of the regime's violence. She asks why U.S. policy doesn't directly target figures like Ejei or Judge Abolqasem Salavati (known for handing down mass execution sentences) instead of the country as a whole.​5. The Core Distinction: The Regime vs. The PeopleAlinejad's concluding argument is her most emphatic: The Islamic Republic is not Iran.* ​She warns that if the regime is left in power, they will use diplomacy merely to buy time to rebuild their "machinery of war" and exact revenge on their own people, regional neighbors, and Americans.* ​She asserts that the vast majority of Iranian citizens do want to negotiate with the U.S. and the global community. Unlike the regime, she claims the people do not want nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles, or proxy groups like Hamas, the Houthis, or Hezbollah.​SummaryAlinejad is urgently asking U.S. leadership to stop seeking "moderate" negotiation partners within a government she views as fundamentally extreme. She is asking for foreign policy that targets the regime's leaders while supporting the Iranian citizens who, in her view, share the democratic values of the West. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wajeehlion.substack.com/subscribe

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​The myth of absolute stealth invincibility just hit a 358-shaped wall.​On March 19, 2026, the world watched as a US F-35A was forced into an emergency landing after sustaining combat damage over Iran. It wasn’t a billion-dollar radar system that caught it—it was a low-cost, loitering "thermal hunter."​The Takeaways:* ​Stealth is a Spectrum: We’ve spent decades perfecting radar invisibility, but every jet still has a massive thermal tail. Iran’s use of passive IRST (Infrared Search and Track) proved that you don't need to see a jet on radar if you can see its heat.* ​The "SAM-bush": The 358 missile (SA-67) represents a shift toward asymmetric air defense. It doesn't chase you; it waits for you. By loitering in a target area and pouncing on heat signatures, it turns the sky into a minefield.* ​Survival vs. Mission Success: To the F-35’s credit, the jet survived a proximity blast and brought the pilot home safely. However, with its stealth coating shredded and systems raked by shrapnel, the "mission kill" was complete.​Is the age of "Total Air Dominance" over, or are we just seeing the next evolution of the cat-and-mouse game? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wajeehlion.substack.com/subscribe

Thank you Stephanie G Wilson, PhD, Caro Henry, Rue Ryuzaki, Iulia Huiu, Pamela, and many others for tuning into my live video with Black Man Spy - Malcolm Nance! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wajeehlion.substack.com/subscribe

​In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.​In direct retaliation for criminal and aggressive acts, specifically the targeting of the Iranian steel industry, Wave 90 of Operation "True Promise 4" commenced at dawn today. This joint operation, executed by the Aerospace and Naval Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was launched under the blessed operational code: "O He who is severe in punishment."​Primary Targets and Operations* ​Industrial Infrastructure: Strikes targeted American iron and steel facilities located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and American aluminum industries in Bahrain. Additionally, military manufacturing sites belonging to the Israeli defense firm Rafael were targeted.* ​Personnel Hubs: Hideouts reportedly housing American combatants—described as "American terrorists"—were struck near the city of Manama. These combined missile and drone operations resulted in dozens of casualties, with emergency services operating at the scene for hours.​Retaliatory Strikes on Military Installations​In response to what the statement describes as attacks on infrastructure and residential areas by "American-Zionist terrorists," heavy ballistic missiles and attack drones successfully targeted the following locations:* ​Airbases: Tel Nof, Palmachim, and Ben Gurion.* ​Military Assembly Centers: Tel Aviv, Haifa, Eilat, the Negev, and Beersheba.* ​US Military Bases: Ahmad al-Jaber, Ali Al Salem, and Al-Kharj.* ​Radar Systems: An early-warning radar system at Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE suffered a direct, precise hit and was completely destroyed.* ​Al Azraq Air Base (Jordan): Since the early hours of the morning, Iranian Armed Forces launched drone strikes on US fighter jet positions at this base. The facility was targeted to degrade the enemy's aerial combat capabilities, as it serves as a central hub for directing advanced fighters and managing reconnaissance and attack operations against Iran and the Resistance Front.​Defensive Operations​Over the past 24 hours, the integrated air defense network—operated jointly by the Army and the IRGC—successfully detected and intercepted hostile aircraft:* ​Three hostile drones were shot down over the airspace of Shiraz.* ​One hostile drone was intercepted in the northwestern region of the country.​Official Warning​We issue a stern warning to the United States and the Zionist entity to expect even fiercer, more painful strikes across the region and within the occupied territories. We strongly advise civilians residing near economic centers, industrial zones, and facilities affiliated with the United States and Israel to distance themselves from these locations immediately.​And victory is only from God, the Almighty, the Wise. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wajeehlion.substack.com/subscribe

Thank you Stephanie G Wilson, PhD, Caro Henry, Rue Ryuzaki, Tai Goodwin, Iulia Huiu, and many others for tuning into my live video with Black Man Spy - Malcolm Nance! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wajeehlion.substack.com/subscribe

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