Negar Karamati

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.