Dr. Ali R. Rahimi: “Trump Has Changed the Field in Favor of Iranians”

In this interview with Niger Innis, Dr. Ali R. Rahimi analyzes the recent developments in Iran, expressing optimism about what he describes as a decisive turning point in the country’s history.
From the weakening of the IRGC and Basij structures to the prospect of a transitional period under international supervision, Dr. Rahimi outlines what he presents as a realistic roadmap toward a democratic future for Iran.
A distinguished physician and academic with more than two decades of experience in healthcare and education, Dr. Rahimi was born and raised in Iran during one of the nation’s most pivotal historical transitions — the shift from the Shah’s rule to the Islamic Republic.
He is the author of Democracy in Iran: Establishing the Rule of Law and Empowering People, Reviving Iran: A Journey Towards Health and Hope, The Mirage of Unity: The Fractured World of Political Islam in America, and The Blue Sapphire Dice.