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Geopolitics and Social Movements in Post-2023 Iran
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The Islamic Republic built a tool and named it the “Axis of Resistance.” For three decades, it used this label to present itself as a force against Israel and in support of Palestinian liberation. This construction was not accidental. It served a strategic purpose: to expand the regime’s regional influence under the cover of…
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Iran–US: Against the War Camps
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Over the past 24 hours, diplomatic and military developments between the United States, Israel, and the Islamic Republic of Iran have intensified. While the headlines are shaped by threats of war, military buildups, and indirect diplomatic signaling, the underlying dynamics point to deeper strategic tensions that require clear and grounded analysis. As tensions between…
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The U.S.–Iran Standoff in a Shifting Global Order
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The latest escalation between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran signals more than a bilateral conflict over nuclear capabilities. While Iranian officials hint at resuming a nuclear program if attacked, Donald Trump has issued multiple threats of unprecedented military strikes, using the Houthis’ actions in the Red Sea as justification. However,…
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Militarism in Iran: War Machines and Social Crisis
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Iran’s so-called “missile cities” are large-scale underground military installations designed to store, maintain, and potentially launch ballistic and cruise missiles, drones, and air defense systems. Developed and operated primarily by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), these facilities are part of a broader military strategy aimed at strengthening deterrence capabilities, particularly in response to…
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National Conflict, Netanyahu, and Iran’s Revolutionary Future
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The slogan “Woman, Life, Freedom” represents a political movement that emerged in Iran with significant implications for the entire Middle East. It was a progressive and radical moment in recent regional history. However, it cannot be understood in isolation. It must be seen as part of a broader process of civil resistance and political…
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State-Sanctioned Murder: Islamic Regime Covert War Against Dissenters
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The room was tense. It was the second day of the interview, and Brigadier General Mohsen Rafiqdoust, the man who had once controlled Iran’s vast military supply chain, sat across from journalist Abdollah Abdi. He had already spoken candidly about many things, but this question—this one shifted the air in the room. The moment…
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The Monarchist-IRGC Bloc and the Suppression of Iran’s Opposition
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The polarization of Iranian society is intensifying. What is unfolding is not a chaotic battle of competing factions but a deliberate convergence of reactionary forces. The IRGC and monarchist groups, though seemingly at odds in ideological rhetoric, are engaged in a joint effort to eliminate political dissidents. The IRGC carries out repression through direct…
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The Curse of Oil, the Weight of History
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The article “Iran in the Context of the Middle East – A Concise Analysis of the Situation” (published in Persian) by Mohammadreza Nikfar presents a sweeping historical and political analysis of the Middle East, tracing the region’s cultural layers, its historical aspirations, and its present-day struggles. The author argues that the Middle East has…
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Lashes of Tyranny: The Suppression of Mehdi Yarrahi
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Mehdi Yarrahi, the Iranian protest singer, has once again become a symbol of defiance after enduring 74 lashes for his music. His crime—singing “RooSariTo”, a song in solidarity with the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement—led to his arrest, imprisonment, and a brutal punishment carried out by the Islamic Republic’s judiciary. His case has ignited outrage…
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The Trial That Could Change Iran’s Future
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Iran’s modern history is a story of unbroken state repression. From the monarchy of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi to the theocratic rule of the Islamic Republic, prisons have remained instruments of control, torture has been routine, and dissent has been met with bullets and gallows. The names and slogans have changed, but the machinery of…
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The MEK: Ghosts of the Past, Agents of the Present
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During the tumultuous days of the Woman, Life, Freedom movement, one absence was glaring—the Mojahedin-e Khalq (MEK), an organization that otherwise seizes every opportunity to wave its banners and flood European streets with hollow slogans. In Vienna and other European cities, where protests erupted daily, the MEK was nowhere to be found. This was…
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The Structural Roots of Resent Protests in Iran
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Over the past week, for several consecutive nights, the city of Dehdasht in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province has witnessed widespread protests against recurring power outages, economic hardships, and government repression. These protests were met with a harsh crackdown by security forces and police. Regime-affiliated sources attempted to portray the protests as ethnic clashes between…