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OPINION

In rubble, not in court: Hajizadeh’s death and the voices of PS752

In rubble, not in court: Hajizadeh’s death and the voices of PS752

So much has happened since Israel began striking Iran that the killing of IRGC aerospace chief Amir Ali Hajizadeh already feels half-buried—but not to those who lost loved ones on Flight PS752, shot down by the forces under his command.

What has Iran gained from enrichment beyond symbolism—and at what cost?

What has Iran gained from enrichment beyond symbolism—and at what cost?

After five rounds of talks, Tehran and Washington project cautious optimism while persisting on their shared red line: Uranium enrichment inside Iran. But is the program worth the price it has exacted from ordinary Iranians?

Canada's Poilievre talked tough on IRGC, will he walk the walk?

Pierre Poilievre, a contender to become Canada’s next prime minister, has vowed to purge the country of “IRGC thugs” who, he says, feast on “stolen money from the Iranian people.” If elected on Monday, will he—or can he—deliver?

Is Iran’s real sedition from the streets or the top?

In his Eid al-Fitr sermon, Ali Khamenei once again voiced concern about the possible resurgence of anti-government protests in Iran, using his signature rhetoric to warn of a "new sedition."

Veils and freedom: An Iranian perspective on Women's Day

Veils and freedom: An Iranian perspective on Women's Day

On March 8, 1979, tens of thousands of Iranian women took to the streets, demanding the right to choose what to wear on the first International Women’s Day of the post-revolutionary Iran.

Voices aligned with Tehran should not get a free ride in West

Voices aligned with Tehran should not get a free ride in West

The campaigns against advocates of Tehran interests outside Iran is not about stifling debate but ensuring a balanced one, with dissenting voices challenging those more aligned with the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s expanding cyber operations call for rethinking US response

Iran’s expanding cyber operations call for rethinking US response

Iran has expanded its cyber warfare capabilities in recent years, exposing vulnerabilities in US defenses, meddling in election campaigns even, while policymakers in Washington debate the proper response.

IRGC terrorism designation must spare innocent conscripts

IRGC terrorism designation must spare innocent conscripts

Iranian-Canadian activists fought for a decade to have Canada designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, not to punish its hapless conscripts.

Iran stuck in uncertainty as hardship mounts

Iran stuck in uncertainty as hardship mounts

Iran is in a state of limbo as no one can know whether the country is moving toward negotiations or war - a choice which rests with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Iran in post-Assad Middle East: Will Khamenei's 2024 gamble haunt him in 2025?

Iran in post-Assad Middle East: Will Khamenei's 2024 gamble haunt him in 2025?

The year 2024 will be remembered as a momentous one for the Middle East, culminating in the collapse of the Assad dynasty’s 53-year rule over Syria, and ushering in a future fraught with both possibility and peril.

Soleimani's assassination weakened Iran's regional power

Soleimani's assassination weakened Iran's regional power

Five years ago, Qassem Soleimani was killed under the direct orders of then-US President Donald Trump, in a watershed moment in the Middle East, triggering a series of setbacks for the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s hijab law tramples our human dignity

Iran’s hijab law tramples our human dignity

The now-viral unveiled performance by singer Parastoo Ahmadi which landed her briefly in jail was not just an artistic endeavor, but a groundbreaking act of defiance of Iran’s new oppressive Hijab law and the theocratic apparatus of control.

Trump’s return heralds a dire challenge for Khamenei

Trump’s return heralds a dire challenge for Khamenei

Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 US election has sent a palpable wave of desperation, masked by defiance, rippling through Iran and its regional proxies.

An Israeli attack on Iran underscores the US's failure in deterrence

An Israeli attack on Iran underscores the US's failure in deterrence

April to October 2024 may well be recorded by historians as the critical months when the simmering shadow war between Iran and Israel erupted into open conflict, reshaping the Middle East irreversibly.

Pahlavi’s economic vision for a future Iran needs refinement

Pahlavi’s economic vision for a future Iran needs refinement

Last week, exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi outlined his vision for a prosperous Iran post-revolution, but it requires further refinement and expansion to address key aspects of the country's political economy.

Iran uses UN General Assembly to conduct influence operation in US

Iran uses UN General Assembly to conduct influence operation in US

The circus is back in town. A new Iranian president arrives at the United Nations as a smiling mask to an undeterred adversary of the United States and too many credulous media and policy elites in this country cheer on the pageant. This needs to stop.

Many Iranians see vindication in attacks on Hezbollah

Many Iranians see vindication in attacks on Hezbollah

Recent explosions of Hezbollah communication devices in Lebanon and Syria have triggered a complex web of reactions among Iranians, whose government is the primary backer of the armed group.

The closure of Khavaran: Silencing grief, igniting resistance

The closure of Khavaran: Silencing grief, igniting resistance

As we mark the 36th anniversary of the 1988 mass execution of political prisoners in Iran, we are confronted with a stark reminder of the ongoing repression that persists in silencing the voices of those who demand justice.

Documenting injustice: The importance of Javaid Rehman's report on Iran

Documenting injustice: The importance of Javaid Rehman's report on Iran

Iranian rights activists see Javaid Rehman's 2024 report on the human rights situation in Iran as a monumental victory for justice and a beacon of hope for the Iranian people and advocates worldwide.

Why should the US not allow Iranian polling stations?

Why should the US not allow Iranian polling stations?

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.

Iran's Presidential Vote Marked by Public Disillusionment

Iran's Presidential Vote Marked by Public Disillusionment

As Iran approaches its next presidential election on Friday, the mood among a significant segment of the electorate is one of deep skepticism and disillusionment.

A Dangerous Precedent: Sweden’s Mistake in the Hamid Nouri Case

A Dangerous Precedent: Sweden’s Mistake in the Hamid Nouri Case

The decision by the Swedish government to return Hamid Nouri, a convicted criminal against humanity, to Iran in exchange for hostages marks a dangerous precedent with far-reaching consequences.