Borzou Daragahi
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A war won’t cover up the #EpsteinFiles
@borzou.bsky.social warns against any attempt to deflect attention from Trump’s #Epstein ties on #F24Spotlight
@borzou.bsky.social warns against any attempt to deflect attention from Trump’s #Epstein ties on #F24Spotlight
February 17, 2026 at 9:05 PM
A war won’t cover up the #EpsteinFiles
@borzou.bsky.social warns against any attempt to deflect attention from Trump’s #Epstein ties on #F24Spotlight
@borzou.bsky.social warns against any attempt to deflect attention from Trump’s #Epstein ties on #F24Spotlight
“Even the hint that the family overseeing America’s most important newspaper could be implicated in a scandal involving sex crimes and intelligence services raises concerns.”
Read here open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
Read here open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
Does The NY Times Have An Epstein Problem?
Its coverage of the files, combined with suggestive references in the document trove, raise questions that merit scrutiny
open.substack.com
February 17, 2026 at 6:36 PM
“Even the hint that the family overseeing America’s most important newspaper could be implicated in a scandal involving sex crimes and intelligence services raises concerns.”
Read here open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
Read here open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
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BREAKING NEWS: The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a lifelong civil rights advocate until his death Tuesday at the age of 84.
Longtime civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a lifelong civil rights advocate until his death Tuesday at the age of 84.
n.pr
February 17, 2026 at 10:40 AM
BREAKING NEWS: The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a lifelong civil rights advocate until his death Tuesday at the age of 84.
Just a few years ago Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were not just partners but allies. That has ended. Gulf specialist Cianza Bianco discusses what happened. open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
How The Saudi-UAE Bromance Soured
Expert Cinzia Bianco discusses the factors that led to the spectacular breakup between the two Arabian Peninsula powerhouses, with Saudi asserting its dominance
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February 16, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Just a few years ago Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were not just partners but allies. That has ended. Gulf specialist Cianza Bianco discusses what happened. open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
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Read Borzou’s piece “Your Podcast Leaches Off My News Outlet”: borzou.substack.com/p/your-podca...
Your Podcast Leaches Off My News Outlet
Newsrooms face a new round of cuts. Here’s why even edgy outsiders neeed the MSM.
borzou.substack.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Read Borzou’s piece “Your Podcast Leaches Off My News Outlet”: borzou.substack.com/p/your-podca...
The US appears ready to exploit Iranians’ demands for change to gain security advantages for itself and Israel
borzou.substack.com/p/your-noble...
borzou.substack.com/p/your-noble...
Your Noble Protests Justify Their Cynical War
US appears ready to exploit Iranians’ demands for change to gain security advantages for itself and Israel
borzou.substack.com
February 15, 2026 at 9:14 PM
The US appears ready to exploit Iranians’ demands for change to gain security advantages for itself and Israel
borzou.substack.com/p/your-noble...
borzou.substack.com/p/your-noble...
Washington is effectively using popular Diaspora opposition to the regime and the Iranian people’s democratic aspirations as a fig leaf for its cynical hard-power goals x.com/borzou/statu...
x.com
February 15, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Washington is effectively using popular Diaspora opposition to the regime and the Iranian people’s democratic aspirations as a fig leaf for its cynical hard-power goals x.com/borzou/statu...
Epstein and associates were working behind the scenes to score financial deals during Libya’s 2011 uprising. There are references to intelligence services and operations, a secret trip possibly involving State Department, even a possible Prince Andrew connection. open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
Lawyers, Guns, Money: Epstein’s Libya Adventure
Jeffrey Epstein’s associates were scheming to profit off post-revolutionary Libya. Players in this tale included Mossad, the UAE, and (the former) Prince Andrew.
open.substack.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Epstein and associates were working behind the scenes to score financial deals during Libya’s 2011 uprising. There are references to intelligence services and operations, a secret trip possibly involving State Department, even a possible Prince Andrew connection. open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
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E235 - The Decline of Newsrooms w/ @borzou.bsky.social
Journalist Borzou Dargahi is on the show to talk about the end of the international desk, tech, and all that is currently hollowing out newsrooms.
Link in the replies.
Journalist Borzou Dargahi is on the show to talk about the end of the international desk, tech, and all that is currently hollowing out newsrooms.
Link in the replies.
February 10, 2026 at 2:54 PM
E235 - The Decline of Newsrooms w/ @borzou.bsky.social
Journalist Borzou Dargahi is on the show to talk about the end of the international desk, tech, and all that is currently hollowing out newsrooms.
Link in the replies.
Journalist Borzou Dargahi is on the show to talk about the end of the international desk, tech, and all that is currently hollowing out newsrooms.
Link in the replies.
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WATCH — @patryanforcongress : “DHS and ICE are attempting to build a national network of warehouses for mass detention… 80,000 at a time… tens of billions of dollars… Trump’s multi-billionaire donors will benefit…”
February 7, 2026 at 4:19 AM
WATCH — @patryanforcongress : “DHS and ICE are attempting to build a national network of warehouses for mass detention… 80,000 at a time… tens of billions of dollars… Trump’s multi-billionaire donors will benefit…”
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“It would not be too cynical to think that the US doesn’t really care about the Iranian people. It is just using the moment of the regime’s weakness to extract the concessions for its own and Israel’s security that it has long sought.”
The US and Iran conclude the first day of talks to avoid a war neither of them really wants, but both of them are heading toward open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
Iran, US Head Toward War They Don’t Want
First round of talks in Oman are over, with neither side willing to give ground.
open.substack.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:53 PM
“It would not be too cynical to think that the US doesn’t really care about the Iranian people. It is just using the moment of the regime’s weakness to extract the concessions for its own and Israel’s security that it has long sought.”
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Wow — Carlos caught DHS/Noem using a guy who never lived in 🇺🇸 to show how many “worst of the worst” they’ve arrested.
He was arrested in Colombia in 2019.
How many others have they done this with? 🤥
The lies are endless. Nobody should believe a word they say.
He was arrested in Colombia in 2019.
How many others have they done this with? 🤥
The lies are endless. Nobody should believe a word they say.
February 6, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Wow — Carlos caught DHS/Noem using a guy who never lived in 🇺🇸 to show how many “worst of the worst” they’ve arrested.
He was arrested in Colombia in 2019.
How many others have they done this with? 🤥
The lies are endless. Nobody should believe a word they say.
He was arrested in Colombia in 2019.
How many others have they done this with? 🤥
The lies are endless. Nobody should believe a word they say.
The US and Iran conclude the first day of talks to avoid a war neither of them really wants, but both of them are heading toward open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
Iran, US Head Toward War They Don’t Want
First round of talks in Oman are over, with neither side willing to give ground.
open.substack.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:45 PM
The US and Iran conclude the first day of talks to avoid a war neither of them really wants, but both of them are heading toward open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
Watch me discuss the Iran-US talks in Oman today on India’s News X World youtu.be/NbHvLv3swo0?...
Iran-US Nuclear Talks | What are the points of friction between the nations? | DeepDive Ep 74
YouTube video by NewsX World
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February 6, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Watch me discuss the Iran-US talks in Oman today on India’s News X World youtu.be/NbHvLv3swo0?...
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“Hay un deseo ardiente de cambio, una llama de rebelión contra el régimen”, dice @borzou.bsky.social. “El poder aplasta esa llama y cree que ha sofocado el fuego, pero debajo quedan las brasas encendidas, esperando el momento de volver a prender”. www.elespanol.com/mundo/orient...
Irán se resigna a negociar sobre su programa nuclear con EEUU pero celebra la represión de las protestas: "El golpe fue sofocado"
Washington y Teherán esperan mantener este viernes en Estambul su primera toma de contacto desde la guerra de los doce días de junio del año pasado, según Reuters.
Más información: Detenido en Irán el...
www.elespanol.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:25 PM
“Hay un deseo ardiente de cambio, una llama de rebelión contra el régimen”, dice @borzou.bsky.social. “El poder aplasta esa llama y cree que ha sofocado el fuego, pero debajo quedan las brasas encendidas, esperando el momento de volver a prender”. www.elespanol.com/mundo/orient...
Watch me discuss Iran, the US, Europe, and the launch of my new Substack newsletter in this lengthy interview with India’s NewsX
youtu.be/54p4O3N4X_M?...
youtu.be/54p4O3N4X_M?...
FL Season 4, Ep 38: Global Faultlines: Iran, Immigration & Power Politics With Borzou Daragahi
YouTube video by NewsX World
youtu.be
February 2, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Watch me discuss Iran, the US, Europe, and the launch of my new Substack newsletter in this lengthy interview with India’s NewsX
youtu.be/54p4O3N4X_M?...
youtu.be/54p4O3N4X_M?...
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"The state or state-backed perpetrators of violence blame victims for their own deaths... to collateralize & dehumanize political opponents... [with] special rage directed at those committed to documenting the violence." @borzou.bsky.social on ICE, the IDF & Iran
borzou.substack.com/p/why-ice-th...
borzou.substack.com/p/why-ice-th...
Why ICE, The IDF, & Iran Murder With Glee
Whether in America or Mideast, a fascistic will to power is driving the killing.
borzou.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:24 AM
"The state or state-backed perpetrators of violence blame victims for their own deaths... to collateralize & dehumanize political opponents... [with] special rage directed at those committed to documenting the violence." @borzou.bsky.social on ICE, the IDF & Iran
borzou.substack.com/p/why-ice-th...
borzou.substack.com/p/why-ice-th...
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“Trump’s not committed to democracy in #Minnesota, much less #Iran,” says @borzou.bsky.social, casting doubt on prospects for regime change.
More in #F24Debate ➡️ f24.my/Bhdf
More in #F24Debate ➡️ f24.my/Bhdf
January 28, 2026 at 8:50 PM
“Trump’s not committed to democracy in #Minnesota, much less #Iran,” says @borzou.bsky.social, casting doubt on prospects for regime change.
More in #F24Debate ➡️ f24.my/Bhdf
More in #F24Debate ➡️ f24.my/Bhdf
Whether they hide behind internet blackouts in Iran, masks in Minneapolis, or in Merkavas and drone operation trailers in Gaza, the murderers shield their identities. They are faceless. They are ghosts.
open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
Why ICE, The IDF, & Iran Murder With Glee
Whether in America or Mideast, a fascistic will to power is driving the killing.
open.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Whether they hide behind internet blackouts in Iran, masks in Minneapolis, or in Merkavas and drone operation trailers in Gaza, the murderers shield their identities. They are faceless. They are ghosts.
open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
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Good afternoon from downtown Chicago, where despite heavy snowfall, thousands have gathered for an anti-ICE/CBP demonstration in solidarity with the Twin Cities. More are still streaming in.
Lt. Illinois Gov. Juliana Stratton just addressed the crowd, and called for ICE to be abolished.
Lt. Illinois Gov. Juliana Stratton just addressed the crowd, and called for ICE to be abolished.
January 25, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Good afternoon from downtown Chicago, where despite heavy snowfall, thousands have gathered for an anti-ICE/CBP demonstration in solidarity with the Twin Cities. More are still streaming in.
Lt. Illinois Gov. Juliana Stratton just addressed the crowd, and called for ICE to be abolished.
Lt. Illinois Gov. Juliana Stratton just addressed the crowd, and called for ICE to be abolished.
Electricity demands created by AI data centers and cloud computing promoted by Wall Street and the tech broligarchy are wiping out the promise of sustainable energyto forestall climate change and prevent rising atmospheric temperatures. open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
Your AI Cat Video Is Killing My Planet
New study shows how data centers are quashing hopes of phasing out dirty energy
open.substack.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Electricity demands created by AI data centers and cloud computing promoted by Wall Street and the tech broligarchy are wiping out the promise of sustainable energyto forestall climate change and prevent rising atmospheric temperatures. open.substack.com/pub/borzou/p...
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Alex from our time working together, while he was in nursing school. Later, he moved to ICU, working as a nurse to support critically ill Veterans. He had such a great attitude. We’d chat between patients about trying to get in a mountain bike ride together. Will never happen now
January 24, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Alex from our time working together, while he was in nursing school. Later, he moved to ICU, working as a nurse to support critically ill Veterans. He had such a great attitude. We’d chat between patients about trying to get in a mountain bike ride together. Will never happen now
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Alex Pretti was a colleague at the VA. We hired him to recruit for our trial. He became an ICU nurse- I lover working with him. He was a good kind person who lived to help and these fuckers executed him.
White. Hot. Rage.
White. Hot. Rage.
January 24, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Alex Pretti was a colleague at the VA. We hired him to recruit for our trial. He became an ICU nurse- I lover working with him. He was a good kind person who lived to help and these fuckers executed him.
White. Hot. Rage.
White. Hot. Rage.
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All the Turkey news that's fit to recap—with comments from @borzou.bsky.social and more:
1. Turkey promotes stability, dialogue in Iran
2. Aleppo clashes shake trust in peace talks
3. Domestic and diplomatic wraps
4. Storm throws caution sign to the wind
1. Turkey promotes stability, dialogue in Iran
2. Aleppo clashes shake trust in peace talks
3. Domestic and diplomatic wraps
4. Storm throws caution sign to the wind
A Protest Of Character
Issue #289
www.turkeyrecap.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:50 PM
All the Turkey news that's fit to recap—with comments from @borzou.bsky.social and more:
1. Turkey promotes stability, dialogue in Iran
2. Aleppo clashes shake trust in peace talks
3. Domestic and diplomatic wraps
4. Storm throws caution sign to the wind
1. Turkey promotes stability, dialogue in Iran
2. Aleppo clashes shake trust in peace talks
3. Domestic and diplomatic wraps
4. Storm throws caution sign to the wind
"The Nobel committee could have honored any of 244 individuals and 94 organizations nominated for the award last year. But it managed to choose a person who thinks so little of her own legacy and humanity’s well-being that she used a peace prize as a bribe to solicit a regime change war."
How To Debase Yourself To Appease The Right
Newsom, FIFA, Nobel commitee find out the hard way you can’t win against rightwing grifters..
borzou.substack.com
January 19, 2026 at 9:19 PM
"The Nobel committee could have honored any of 244 individuals and 94 organizations nominated for the award last year. But it managed to choose a person who thinks so little of her own legacy and humanity’s well-being that she used a peace prize as a bribe to solicit a regime change war."