Negar Karamati

Op-ed:

Farewell to a friend of a Free Iran

Lindsey Graham chose to stand with America's allies, with Israel in its darkest hours, with Ukraine in its struggle for sovereignty, and with many Iranians who continue to hope for a free homeland. Op-ed.

The Lion and Sun returns:

How Iran’s national team match became a political referendum

For one evening in America, the most powerful symbol in the stadium was not the scoreboard. It was the reappearance of the Lion and Sun-and the message carried by thousands who raised it. Opinion.

Iranian society no longer fears war

Years of repression, executions, corruption, poverty, lies, and humiliation have pushed Iranian society to a breaking point. Many young Iranians no longer believe the Islamic Republic can be reformed from within. Opinion.

A nation held hostage:

The Global March for Iran’s freedom

Every Iranian marching peacefully in Berlin, Paris, or Washington represents countless others in Tehran, Shiraz, Mashhad, Tabriz, and Isfahan who are unable to protest without risking death. Opinion.

Iranians support their government's defeat

The internal Iranian dimension of this war must not be overlooked. The regime in Tehran is not a misunderstood regional actor seeking calm. It is not a victim of circumstances. And it is certainly not a government pursuing peace or its citizens' welfare. Opinion.

Iranians abroad:

From a nation’s hope to the prospect of responsible transition

Iran is at a historic crossroads. The planned gathering of Iranians in Washington, D.C. this Sunday is a moment of collective visibility signaling that Iranians, both inside and outside the country, are aligned in their desire for a different future. Op-ed.

An Iranian editor on the war:

Not against Iran, but against the regime that holds it hostage

Millions of Iranians are waiting. Waiting for a breaking point, for the collapse of a system that has long defined itself through fear and repression. Opinion.

A Collapsing Iran:

Khamenei’s desperate call amidst crisis

In a move that exposes his growing insecurity, Khamenei has publicly called for participation in the February 11 anniversary rallies. What lies in store? Opinion.

February 14: A nation speaks across borders

The regime has survived by waiting for attention to fade. A coordinated global mobilization on February 14, urging Iranians to gather in Los Angeles, Toronto, and Munich, aims to keep the memory of the atrocities alive. Opinion.

Iran is bleeding:

The slaughter of a nation under Khamenei

Iran bleeds and the world talks. History will not judge who issued the most carefully worded statements, but who stood on the right side when a nation demanded freedom. Opinion.

Iran’s currency collapse amid the collapse of a lie

Did Israel and America auction off Iran’s national wealth to finance Islamist militias, proxy wars, and regional chaos across the Middle East? Opinion.

Iran is drying up:

A superstitious regime, indifferent to drought

This regime serves neither the people nor the land; its only mission is to preserve power, even if Iran itself dies of thirst. Opinion.

Calling on the ICE:

Do you know the history of Dr. Erfan Fard?

To Tehran’s authoritarian rulers, Erfan Fard's anti-mullah writings are unforgivable. If deported to iran, he will be in mortal danger. Opinion.

The world has no interest in the plight of Iran's women

Diplomacy toward a dictatorship is a form of appeasement that ignores the suffering of its citizen. Opinion.

Khamenei’s greatest fear

Khamenei himself is the first enemy of the Iranian nation. Opinion.

Security threats against Iran International

Iran International will emerge stronger than ever—because, in time, the dust will settle, the curtains will lift, and the truth, more radiant than ever, will reveal itself. Opinion.

The arrests of Bahais and Jews on charges of espionage for Israel

Religious minorities, whose very existence challenges the regime’s claim of “Islamic purity,” are the easiest targets. And they are geting targetted now in Iran. Opinion.

An Iranian expatriate writes:

Iran in the shadow of war

No one knows which areas are safe anymore because the regime doesn't bother itself with its citizens' welfare. Regime officials hypocritically mourn the dead—less out of compassion, and more out of frustration that they were not the ones to orchestrate their deaths as they have done for decades. Opinion.

Roya Sabat: A case of systematic persecution of Baha’is in Iran

Roya Sabat, a Baha’i citizen residing in the United Arab Emirates, returned to Shiraz in January 2024 to care for her elderly, ailing parents. Then her nightmare began. Opinion.

A stark analysis:

New book "Tehran's Dictator" details the reign of Khamenei

Shortly to be published, a new book from an Iranian expert is meant for anyone seeking to understand the inner workings of Iran’s theocratic regime. Review.

Trump’s Middle East trip: Strategy over spectacle

Trump leveraged shifting alliances to reshape decades-old regional divisions, sidelining entrenched hostilities in favor of pragmatic cooperation, but the success of that policy will be in its longevity. Opinion.

Nuclear talks under pressure

There are several developments leading to believe the upcoming talks in Oman are not happening in a calm, cooperative atmosphere—they're unfolding under the shadow of potential confrontation.

Prince Pahlavi and Iran Opposition reject nuclear deal legitimacy

The Iranian opposition believes strongly that the current government is incapable of reform. Opinion.

International Women's Day:

With pride, I am an Iranian Baha'i woman

A little known systematic oppression of Baha'i followers is particularly cruel to women. In Israel, the beautiful Baha'a Gardens in Haifa are a tourist attraction and the Baha'i, men and women, are free to believe as they wish. Opinion.

46 years since the oppression of Iranian women began

The mullahs' dehumanizing treatment is a direct insult to the historical and cultural dignity of Iranian women. Opinion.

The future political presence of the Iranian women's community

Anti-women laws and the brutal actions of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police have led Iranian women to take a prominent and leading role in anti-government protests. They are fighting back! Opinion.