As mass protests continue across Iran, Roqe launches IRAN RISES, a new twice-weekly series dedicated to understanding an uprising that is not simply about economic unrest – but about legitimacy, power, and regime change.This episode opens with Jian's short essay arguing that what is unfolding in Iran is a new revolution. What follows is a focused panel discussion examining the current phase of the uprising, insights coming directly from inside the country, the Islamic Republic’s posture, and what the near future may realistically look like.Panel:Nazanin Ansari – Iranian journalist, editor (London)Kamyar Mahinsa – Police officer, analyst (Vancouver) Ali Fathollah-Nejad – Political scientist, Iran expert (Berlin)This edition of Roqe is brought to you with the support of:Stellar Law – a Toronto-based boutique litigation firmVisit stellarlaw.caiWelcome – premium Iranian-Canadian tour, travel, and limo servicesVisit iwelcome.caHosted by Jian Ghomeshi.Meezoon basheen.