If Iran’s Regime Collapses, Who Takes Power? | Inside Iran’s Resistance Movement
If Iran’s Regime Collapses, Who Takes Power? | Inside Iran’s Resistance Movement  
Podcast: The Middle Ground Mic
Published On: Mon Mar 16 2026
Description: Send us Fan MailIran may be entering one of the most unstable political periods in decades.If the regime in Tehran collapses, who would actually replace it?Dunkin' Original Blend Medium Roast Ground Coffee, 30 Ouncehttps://amzn.to/3Nk1uqIIn this episode of The MiddleGround Mic, Joseph Steagall speaks with Iranian resistance advocate Zolal Habibi about the growing protest movement inside Iran and the competing visions for the country’s future.The discussion explores Iran’s resistance movement, the proposed 10-point roadmap for a democratic secular republic, the leadership role of women in the movement, and the geopolitical implications if the regime loses power.CHAPTERS00:00 Could Iran’s Regime Collapse?03:20 Protests, Economic Crisis, and Regime Repression07:40 The 10-Point Plan for a Democratic Iran13:54 Organized Resistance and Rising Opposition20:07 Why the Regime’s Survival Is Uncertain26:51 Opposition Movements and Leadership Debates34:23 Disinformation, Propaganda, and Political Division41:39 Women’s Leadership and the Fight for Rights50:41 Iran’s Future and the Path ForwardYou can find Zolal Habibi here:National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI):https://www.ncr-iran.org/Maryam Rajavi – 4 Change:https://maryamrajavi4change.com/Iran Freedom:https://iranfreedom.org/Organization of Iranian American Communities (OIAC):https://oiac.org/📱 Social MediaFB:https://www.facebook.com/IranNCR/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashrafi4ever/ Support the show One simple way to protect your documents — this fireproof bag: https://amzn.to/4lQwWto🎙️ Gear used on the show Camera• DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (For outdoor vlogging & Episodes)https://amzn.to/4rkviS0Microphone• Shure MV6 USB Microphonehttps://amzn.to/4rXhPjUHeadphones • Shure Professional Studio Headphones   https://amzn.to/3OP9UXw🚨🚨Want to support The Middle Ground Mic and keep investigations going?🚨🚨BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm(These affiliate links help support the show at no extra cost.)