Majid Rafizadeh

Over the decades, Iran's regime has embedded itself deeply within the region's crises, stoking unrest and sponsoring terrorism. If the Middle East is to see any genuine peace and stability, a transformation of Iran's regime is essential. Without

The Struggle for Justice in Iran

Israel's ongoing war on Lebanon has caused an unprecedented wave of displacement, with thousands of Lebanese and Syrians fleeing across the border to Syria to escape the escalating violence. This mass exodus represents a new humanitarian crisis, with more than 276,000 people, primarily women and children,

Trump's return to office, combined with Republican control of the Senate, presents a situation that might be described as a dire scenario for Iran's leadership.

Iran launched from its own soil hundreds of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and attack drones at Israel, a country smaller than the state of New Jersey -- a demonstration of the regime's fundamentalist commitment to destroying the Jewish state.

The Iranian judiciary, acting as an arm of suppression rather than a pillar of justice, has begun resorting to increasingly harsh measures.

The Iranian judiciary, acting as an arm of suppression rather than a pillar of justice, has begun resorting to increasingly harsh measures. The recent trial of these seven men is conducted by Judge Iman Afshari, who is known for his harsh rulings. The proceedings lack the most basic standards of fairness and due process, and they are often characterized by predetermined outcomes and accusations of torture and forced confessions.

Africa stands on the front line of climate change, enduring some of its harshest impacts despite contributing a minimal amount to global greenhouse gas emissions. Today, African nations are

European governments, rather than risking confrontation with Iran's regime, have preferred to maintain business relations and avoid taking any position that might upset the mullahs. Those countries are complicit in the suffering of the Iranian people.

European governments, rather than risking confrontation with Iran's regime, have preferred to maintain business relations and avoid taking any position that might upset the mullahs. Those countries are complicit in the suffering of the Iranian people. The unalleviated silence emboldens the regime, rather than holds it accountable. After nearly four decades of maintaining diplomatic relationships with the Islamic Republic of Iran, the time is long overdue for Western nations to take a real stand. If these countries genuinely believe in the principles of "democracy" and "freedom" that they so often preach, they would look a lot more credible if they demonstrated this professed commitment by genuinely supporting Iranians yearning for freedom.