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MBN Iran Briefing Podcast

Andres Ilves

Booking Overview

This is a geopolitics and current-affairs interview show focused on Iran, regional conflict, and the wider consequences for Middle Eastern security and global markets; its external guests include former diplomats, Iran scholars, and human-rights leaders. Agencies could credibly pitch Iran specialists, regional-security analysts, former officials, researchers, and human-rights advocates with substantive firsthand or professional expertise; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 24

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 95.2k subscribers

Instagram: 1.1k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mbnsm@mbn-news.com

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Host

Andres Ilves - Host and presenter of an MBN podcast covering Iran, regional conflict, and geopolitics.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Deep expertise in Iranian politics, Middle Eastern security, diplomacy, political history, or human rights, typically demonstrated through senior government service, academic research, institutional leadership, or direct experience of Iran-related events.
Required Achievements:  
Senior diplomatic or government service, Academic expertise on Iran or regional politics, Leadership of a human-rights or policy organization, Published analysis or commentary on Iran and the Middle East

Recent Guest Discussions

Alan Eyre - The Connections Between 9/11, The Current Conflict, The Motives Of Iran’s Regime, And Iranian History.

Mehrzad Boroujerdi - Iran’s Political Repression, The Iranian Revolution, Exile, Iranian History, And The Impact Of Political Violence On The Current Conflict.

Shahin Milani - Mass Killings In Iran, The Regime’s Repression Tactics, And The Legacy Of The Woman, Life, Freedom Protests.

Recent Topics

Politics, Geopolitics, Iran, Middle East, Human Rights

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
MBN Iran Briefing Podcast
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Iran’s History, 9/11 and the Current Conflict

September 17, 2026

In the upcoming Iran Briefing podcast, we speak with Alan Eyre, former U.S. diplomat and the first Persian language spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, about the connections between 9/11, the current conflict, the motives of Iran’s regime, and the broader sweep of Iranian history.

Does Iran Really Want This War to End?

August 17, 2026

In the latest episode of Iran Briefing, Farzan Sabet and Matthew Kaminski examine whether Tehran really wants the war to end, how the IRGC and hardliners emerged more entrenched despite major leadership losses, and why the conflict’s lasting legacy may be a reshaped regional map rather than regime change.

Iran, Repression and Exile: Mehrzad Boroujerdi’s Personal Story

August 08, 2026

What does Iran’s history of political repression look like through the eyes of someone whose own family paid a devastating price?On this episode of Iran Briefing, Andres Ilves speaks with Mehrzad Boroujerdi about the latest developments in Iran, repression following the Iranian Revolution, why he left Tehran, and how exile shaped his understanding of his homeland.Boroujerdi also discusses his deeply personal New York Times article, “This Is What My Father’s Assassination Taught Me About the W...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with MBN Iran Briefing Podcast?

MBN Iran Briefing Podcast is hosted by Andres Ilves. Its publicly listed email is mbnsm@mbn-news.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for MBN Iran Briefing Podcast?

The publicly listed email for MBN Iran Briefing Podcast: mbnsm@mbn-news.com.

How many listeners does MBN Iran Briefing Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates MBN Iran Briefing Podcast reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for MBN Iran Briefing Podcast?

MBN Iran Briefing Podcast typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Deep expertise in Iranian politics, Middle Eastern security, diplomacy, political history, or human rights, typically demonstrated through senior government service, academic research, institutional leadership, or direct experience of Iran-related events. Common among recent guests: Senior diplomatic or government service; Academic expertise on Iran or regional politics; Leadership of a human-rights or policy organization. Recent guests include Alan Eyre, Mehrzad Boroujerdi, and Shahin Milani.

How hard is it to get booked on MBN Iran Briefing Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does MBN Iran Briefing Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Geopolitics, Iran, Middle East, and Human Rights. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mbnsm@mbn-news.com

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