Navid Mohebbi
US-Based Iran Analyst
Former Policy Director at National Union for Democracy (NUFDI)

US-Based Iran Analyst
Former Policy Director at National Union for Democracy (NUFDI)
In the midst of the second round of presidential elections in Iran, which saw a historic low turnout by the majority of voters, the issue of ballot boxes in Western countries sparked widespread protests among the Iranian diaspora.
The death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on May 19 presented a moment of moral clarity for President Joe Biden, and he failed this test.
The true essence of Iranian patriotism is occasionally obscured or mischaracterized in Western media, contributing to a lack of understanding about its distinctive qualities.
On April 24, 2024, the US government took a significant step against corruption in Iran by implementing the Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act to enhance oversight of the finances of Iranian officials.