The sanctions force Iranians to suspend their struggle against their abusive father, fearing that the interfering strangers would manipulate their demands and grievances.

The US is trying to create a Middle Eastern coalition to undermine Iran. They are sixteen years too late.

Analysis of US diplomacy and discourse after May 2018 suggests that the administration has revived its 1979 Iran-pathology with a vengeance.

Iran’s monarchism has regained much prestige and legitimacy, but is the claimant to the throne equal to the task?

The US narrative should be adjusted in such way to be more in ‘synch’ with realities on the ground and not simply restricted to hostile and at times highly exaggerated denunciations.

The first prerequisite of fighting imperialism is to fight the imperialist relations at home.

The story of Sardasht is a perfect example of the dark days of the Iranian regime’s unbridled hegemony over the Kurds.

Iran is facing what is what is potentially the greatest existential threat it has faced since its inception in 1979.

The best deal for the Iranian people is to get dignity and respect and to save their country from further political and economic collapse.

How far would Russia risk its international relations to protect the regime of Bashar Al Assad?

The triangle of domestic uprising, regional readiness to confront an expansionist regime, and a growing international willingness to take on Tehran, at least by the United States, is creating conducive circumstances for change.

Failure is not an option. The alternative path is simply too costly, not only for the present generation, but for posterity as well. 

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As the West deliberates about dealing with Iran, take into account the desires of the people who are protesting on the streets of the country itself for an end to imposed religious rule.

On Tuesday night before the announcement, one ex-blogger wrote on Telegram how it seemed that Iran was engaged in early preparations for another New Year – everyone super alert.

Could Trump’s mark of a successful term in office be the degree to which he erases Obama’s presidency?

The concept of the precariat has explanatory power day-to-day and transformative potential in the socio-political world. For a just and honorable life, we need the political precariat.

From an Iranian standpoint there continues to be a huge gap between what had been promised and what has actually been delivered.

Trump’s recent senior appointments suggest an increasingly virulent anti-Iranian strategy which certainly coincides with that of the current Saudi regime. Things could hardly be worse.

Comprehending the value of a festival that has weathered so many storms is not easy. That's why Nowruz is cherished. Nowruz Mubarak!

Iranians are discussing many important and crucial things these days: things that the government might not be able to find an answer to in the foreseeable future.