On the Iran Conflict and Bitcoin in the Middle East w/Faisal Saeed Al Mutar

IBB President Faisal Saeed Al Mutar joins Frank Corva to discuss the reality of the situation in Iran, including how people from the region view at the conflict.

He debunks common misconceptions about Iran’s ethnic makeup and discusses how local populations really feel about the regime and foreign intervention.

They also discuss the multiple layers on which Bitcoin has been adopted in the Middle East.

Please note that this episode was recorded before the two-week ceasefire agreement, which was announced on April 7, 2026.

About the Author

Faisal Al Mutar

Faisal Al Mutar

Faisal Saeed Al Mutar is a social entrepreneur and founder of Ideas Beyond Borders, an organization advancing free thought, innovation, and policy reform in the Middle East. He has spoken on global platforms including TED and has been recognized with the President’s Volunteer Service Award by Barack Obama and an honorary doctorate from Whittier College.