Nazee Moinian

Nazee Moinian has a Ph.D. in Iranian Studies from the University of St. Andrews. Her forthcoming book is "Narratives of Grievance in Iran’s Foreign Policy." Since 2021, she has been an associate fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C.

Saleh Mohammadi on left, supreme leader poster on right.

March 21, 2026

Islamic Republic of Absurdity: Regime executes star wrestler, targets athletes

On March 19, just a day before the celebration of the ancient Iranian New Year Nowruz, the Islamic regime executed one of Iran’s most gifted wrestlers, along with two other young men.

Members of the Iranian community in LA rally in support of US strikes on Iran

March 4, 2026

Khamenei is dead — and Iranians dare to hope for freedom again after decades of tyranny

I have been witness to Iranian disbelief turning into celebration after Khamenei's death. It has revealed a nation's long-suppressed desire for normalcy and freedom from clerical rule.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Trump

April 11, 2025

Trump's got Iran cornered by following Reagan's doctrine

Trump’s Iran policy has mirrored Reagan’s doctrine in countering the Soviets. Like the former president, Trump has consistently increased his leverage against Tehran.