Why Force Can’t Fix Market Risk in Iran | Bijan Kian

As tensions around Iran continue to influence oil markets and global risk sentiment, the real story may lie beneath the surface. Much of the uncertainty comes from how power, capital, and control are evolving inside the country rather than from the conflict alone. In this episode, we speak with Bijan Kian, former senior U.S. official and international finance expert, to examine how internal dynamics could shape market outcomes and why understanding these shifts may matter more than the headlines suggest.
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04:31 – Iran’s Military Structure
07:16 – Inside Iran’s Corrupt Economy
12:18 – Is the U.S. Losing Ground
13:26 – China’s Role in Iran
15:58 – Why Iran Targets Neighbors
18:42 – Disruption vs Military Strategy
21:02 – Will the Regime Collapse
23:09 – Will Forces Join the People
24:35 – Could Iran Be Divided
28:36 – Can Iran Close Hormuz
31:16 – Future U.S.–Iran Relations
33:11 – Iran’s Economic Potential
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