IRAN IN UPRISING: WHY THE MEDIA WON’T TELL YOU WHAT’S REALLY HAPPENING
Tens of thousands of innocent Iranians are rising up against an oppressive regime, yet much of the mainstream media remains silent. On Deep Dive with the Rhode Island Coalition for Israel (RICI), Maria Friedman speaks with a local Iranian woman about what’s really happening and why Americans should be paying attention.
On this episode of Deep Dive with the Rhode Island Coalition for Israel (RICI), Maria Friedman, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Coalition for Israel (RICI), sits down with a local Iranian woman now living in New England to confront a question many are asking: Why is the largest civilian uprising in Iran in decades receiving so little serious coverage? As Iran’s Islamic regime enforces strict sharia law and responds to protests with lethal force, reports of civilians being killed, kidnapped, and brutalized continue to emerge. This is not a distant regional dispute. It is a historic moment unfolding in real time.
Deep Dive expands the conversation beyond headlines, challenging false narratives and media omissions. The Iranian regime’s hostility toward Israel, its destabilizing role in the Middle East, and its violent suppression of its own people all have direct implications for Western democracy and shared Judeo-Christian values. For Rhode Islanders who care about Israel and about combating Jew-hatred (antisemitism), understanding what is happening inside Iran is essential. Silence and misinformation only empower extremism.
Why should this matter here in Rhode Island? Because global movements shape local discourse. Because foreign policy affects American security. Because moral clarity matters. When self-proclaimed human rights advocates remain quiet about state-sponsored brutality, citizens must ask why. This episode equips viewers with historical context, firsthand perspective, and the strategic understanding needed to engage confidently in conversations about Iran, Israel, and America’s role in the world.
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Deep Dive with the Rhode Island Coalition for Israel (RICI) on The Ocean State Current is a bold exploration of the issues shaping Israel, America, Rhode Island, and the future of Western civilization. Hosted by Maria Friedman, Executive Director of RICI, the podcast brings clarity to complex topics so that our viewers have the knowledge and confidence to engage in informed discussions. RICI is a non-profit 501(c)3 with the mission to combat Jew-hatred, educate about Israel, and promote our shared Judeo-Christian or democratic values.
Each episode of Deep Dive examines current events, happenings, and cultural trends impacting Israel, America, and the pro-Israel community locally and globally (Jews, Christians, and everyone who cares about protecting democracy)!
Produced by The Current, Rhode Island’s fastest-growing all-digital news platform, Deep Dive expands the conversation beyond headlines. Rooted in Judeo-Christian values, the podcast showcases the grassroots partnership between Jews and Christians working together to combat Jew-hatred (antisemitism), confront the BDS movement, and protect America and Israel’s shared Western values through education and advocacy.
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