Hamid Yazdan panah, 23 December 2013
Nelson Mandela was a hero for many in the world. His legacy serves as an inspiration for those fighting for freedom, but also as a useful guide in regards to dealing with the regime in Iran.

By Davood Zaboli, 13 December 2013
In March of this year I had a short conversation with Javad Zarif over Facebook. Our interaction was brief, but our conversation displays the hypocrisy and empty charm that has become typical of Zarif and Rouhani.

By Hamid Yazdan Panah, 4 December 2013

Child labor and human trafficking represent a serious problem in Iran, with many blaming the government itself for perpetuating these terrible crimes.

Kayvan Kaboli, Nov 30 2013
It can be argued that the Iranian people are the major losers in this game, because during the next twelve months, the West will try to befriend Tehran and therefore, the Mullahs’ unstoppable violation of human rights will be largely ignored by the international community.

Hamid Yazdan Panah, 26 November 2013
The global policy on Iran continues to focus on negotiations and appeasement with the regime. In doing so, many myths have emerged as to the nature of the Iranian regime. These myths are part of a policy of appeasement enabled by a complex and subtle lobby.

Hassan Dai, 20 November 2013
NIAC continues to slander US politicians who oppose Tehran’s agenda and call them warmongers but NIAC’s internal documents released during the lawsuit (that NIAC lost), show clearly that its pro-Tehran lobby is only about business and opening up trade between US and Iran. The peace mantle is just a disguise and human face for its lobby

Hassan Dai, 18 November 2013
Civil society activist Memarsadeghi denounces NIAC’s hate campaign against Senator Kirk and asserts that NIAC and Trita Parsi “echo the Islamic Republic’s agenda in the US, working to discredit any voice, particularly among US policymakers, that stands with the people of Iran and firmly against their oppressors.”

Tim Ghaemi, 16 November 2013
We must recognize that our governments’ current appeasement policy has worked as a green light for Iran to continue terrorizing the region and in the continuation of taking innocent lives. This must stop before it is too late

Hamid Yazdan Panah, 12 November 2013
A stunning report by Reuters has disclosed the enormous financial tied to Khamanei and his “Setad” organization. The facts demonstrate the fascist nature of the ruling clergy in Iran, and the West’s cooperation with these elements.

Iranian Forum, 12 November 2013
Trita Parsi has offered six reasons to prove that the nuclear deal proposed by Iran is good for everyone. Mousavian, a former Iranian diplomat and currently a lobbyist in the US outbids Parsi and offers seven reasons. Obviously, the competition to convey the Iranian rulers’ talking points is very tough