California has seen protests tied to events unfolding inside Iran. Inside the Middle-Eastern country, demonstrations show a level of organization and leadership absent from earlier waves, as authorities respond with force and communication shutdowns.

We speak with Bijan Kian, an Iranian American activist closely following developments, about leadership linked to Prince Reza Pahlavi, the security and economic stakes for the United States, and what this moment may signal for Iran.

Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.