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Jul 26, 2021

Iran Protests Erupt in Tehran

Protests have spread to Tehran after 11 days of nationwide anti-government demonstrations, which originally began in Khuzestan. On Monday, videos circulating on social media show protesters chantin...

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Jul 24, 2021

Which Sanctions Are Being Lifted?

On June 12, 2021 the Islamic Republic’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif delivered a 264-page document titled “The 22nd Report on the Implementation of the JCPOA Including the Latest Status of Ongoing Neg...

Fifth Day of Protests in Iran’s Khuzestan

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Jul 20, 2021

Fifth Day of Protests in Iran’s Khuzestan

Over the last five days, cities throughout Iran’s Khuzestan province have witnessed a new wave of civil unrest, as Iranians protest their lack of access to water amidst one of the country’s worst drou...

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Jul 8, 2021

Blackouts in Iran: What’s Happening?

What is Happening: Iran is currently experiencing a series of power outages that have impacted the everyday lives of Iranains and have effectively shut down businesses, schools, hospitals, and a hand...

Policy Briefs

Jul 1, 2021

Who is Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei?

On Thursday, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei officially designated Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei as Iran’s next Chief Justice, a role currently occupied by president-elect Ebrahim Raisi. In a virtual decree...

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Jun 22, 2021

Ebrahim Raisi, The Butcher of Tehran

Ebrahim Raisi has just been selected as the president of the Islamic Republic in Iran. While most officials in the regime have a long history of corruption and murder, Mr. Raisi’s track record of crim...

Iran and the Future Generation of Activism

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Nov 19, 2020·Cameron Khansarinia

Iran and the Future Generation of Activism

NUFDI Policy Director Cameron Khansarinia spoke to the Los Angeles World Affairs Council for a panel of on-the-ground analysis of Iranian politics today and what to expect in the future. Other panelis...