https://tankie.tube/videos/watch/20042449-2e9c-416b-99d1-642ab5d8174e Soumaya Ghannoushi, a writer and expert in Middle Eastern politics, explains that the recent unrest that unfolded in Iran was shaped and exploited by foreign powers. Ghannoushi argues that external forces deliberately manipulated the protests, which originated as a response to economic hardship, to push for regime change. She emphasises that Western nations and Israel have a long history of using sanctions, covert actions, and economic pressures to destabilise Iran, echoing the 1953 overthrow of former Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at MEELive@middleeasteye.org Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:23:16 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://tankie.tube https://tankie.tube/lazy-static/avatars/3ba3ff73-a8b6-49c9-add8-9653ef090c7f.webp https://tankie.tube/videos/watch/20042449-2e9c-416b-99d1-642ab5d8174e All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://tankie.tube/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.