Karim Sadjadpour
Karim Sadjadpour is a prominent Iranian-American political analyst and scholar, known for his expertise on Iranian politics and U.S.-Iran relations. As a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, he analyzes the dynamics of the Iranian regime and its impact on the Middle East. Sadjadpour has frequently commented on the authoritarian tendencies of political leaders, drawing parallels between past and present regimes, including the rise of authoritarianism in the United States under Donald Trump.
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Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour warned that the strategy could be a dangerous game.
CIA bewaffnet offenbar kurdische Milizen für Kampf gegen Irans Regime
Switzerland· 2026-03-05
Karim Sadjadpour describes Khamenei as one of the most powerful Iranians in the last hundred years.
Han var nummer én i 36 år. Hvem var egentlig ayatolla Ali Khamenei?
Norway· 2026-03-01
Karim Sadjadpour of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace said that 'accident of history' had transformed a 'weak president to an initially weak supreme leader to one of the five most powerful Iranians of the last 100 years'.
Ayatollah Khamenei a bitter enemy of the West who ruled Iran for decades
Australia· 2026-03-01
Karim Sadjadpour is a scholar who described Khamenei as 'an accident of history' in his rise to power.
Iran's Ali Khamenei, who based iron rule on fiery hostility to US and Israel, dies at 86
Tanzania· 2026-03-01
Karim Sadjadpour commented on Khamenei's rise to power and influence in Iran.
Cuộc đời Lãnh tụ Tối cao Iran quyết đối đầu Mỹ đến cùng
Vietnam· 2026-03-01
Karim Sadjadpour described Khamenei's rise to power as a historical coincidence that transformed him into one of the most powerful Iranians in the last century.
Njegova riječ je bila zakon
Montenegro· 2026-03-01
Karim Sadjadpour analyzed Trump's motivations for seeking a significant change in Iran.
Trump geht in Iran aufs GanzeSwitzerland· 2026-03-01
Karim Sadjadpour discusses U.S. to Americans: do not travel to Iran; if there, 'leave immediately'.
CNN breaks down notable Trump remarks on Iran operation
United States· 2026-02-28
Karim Sadjadpour is a scholar who believes that the Iranian regime lacks support among the population.
Die neusten Entwicklungen im Live-TickerSwitzerland· 2026-02-28
Sadjadpour explained that a possible Iranian retaliation poses a huge gamble for the regime.
הסיכון הגדול דווקא לארה"ב - והסימנים מהפנטגון: הפעם יימשך יותר מ-12 ימים
Israel· 2026-02-20
Karim Sadjadpour is an expert who believes the Iranian regime lacks popular support.
ein Interview mit Vali NasrSwitzerland· 2026-02-01
Karim Sadjadpour is a scholar who analyzed the conditions for a potential revolution in Iran.
Trump setzt Iran unter Druck: Wiederholt er das Venezuela-Drehbuch?Switzerland· 2026-01-30
Karim Sadjadpour is an expert from the Carnegie Endowment who analyzed the dynamics behind the Gulf countries' positions.
Körfez ülkelerinden ABD'yi zorda bırakan İran kararı: Trump'ın askeri seçenekleri neler?
Turkey· 2026-01-28
Karim Sadjadpour is a political analyst who commented on the potential for revolution in Iran.
Steve Witkoff und die Suche nach Frieden in Iran und GazaSwitzerland· 2026-01-17
Karim Sadjadpour described the Islamic Republic as a 'zombie regime' that is surviving through destructive force.
Index - Külföld - Durvul a helyzet, már az iráni „munkásőrség” is beszállt a zavargások vérbe fojtásába
Hungary· 2026-01-16
An existential moment for the regime, says Iran expert.
Trump ‘has got to act now’ on Iran, says his former envoyUnited States· 2026-01-16
An existential moment for the regime, says Iran expert.
Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton weighs in on the possibility of U.S. strikes on IranUnited States· 2026-01-15
Karim Sadjadpour commented on the potential consequences of Trump's actions regarding Iranian protesters.
Inside Trump’s ‘crazy world’ of milk bottles, sled dogs and threats to bomb IranUnited States· 2026-01-15
An existential moment for the regime, says Iran expert.
Iranian-American advocate: How can we trust a regime that massacres its own people?United States· 2026-01-15
Karim Sadjadpour stated that if the United States or Israel could break through Iran's internet blockade, it would be welcomed by the Iranians.
Offenbar mehr als 3.400 Demonstranten im Iran getötet
Luxembourg· 2026-01-14
Karim Sadjadpour noted that President Trump has threatened military action against Iran if it kills peaceful protesters.
ÜLEVAADE ⟩ Iraan ootab USA vastust protestide verisele mahasurumisele
Estonia· 2026-01-14
Karim Sadjadpour, a senior researcher at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, has described the Islamic Republic as a 'zombie regime'.
Pagar el aceite a plazos o dormir en las azoteas: el colapso económico, la chispa que ha incendiado Irán | Internacional
Spain· 2026-01-14
Karim Sadjadpour describes the current situation in Iran as an existential moment for the regime.
‘So much fear’: Doctor shares account of Iran crackdown in CNN exclusiveUnited States· 2026-01-14
Karim Sadjadpour, one of the most prominent US-based Iran experts, told CNN’s Erin Burnett that many took Trump's words seriously and are hoping for, at a minimum, an American shield to help protect them against this very brutal regime.
The questions Trump must ask before striking IranUnited States· 2026-01-14
Karim Sadjadpour explains that the key element missing for the complete collapse of the system is the decision of the repressive forces.
Vlast u Iranu se suočava sa najvećim izazovom od revolucije 1979.Montenegro· 2026-01-14
Karim Sadjadpour is a scholar who believes the Iranian regime lacks support among its people.
Trump ruft Iraner zur Revolte aufSwitzerland· 2026-01-13Panelist Karim Sadjadpour discusses the raging anti-regime protests in Iran.
Iranians able to make some calls abroad as internet remains blocked amid protestsUnited States· 2026-01-13
Karim Sadjadpour is a researcher at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
‘Los gobernantes de Irán se enfrentan al mayor desafío desde la revolución de 1979′
Panama· 2026-01-13
Karim Sadjadpour is an Iran expert discussing the regime's existential moment.
U.S. State Dept to Americans in Iran: ‘leave Iran now’; 500+ killed in anti-government demonstrationsUnited States· 2026-01-13
Karim Sadjadpour warns that Iran meets the necessary elements for a revolution that could end the authorities.
La dureza de la represión en Irán sofoca las protestas mientras el Gobierno dice tener la situación “controlada” | InternacionalSpain· 2026-01-13
