Category Archives: Analysis
Oct
NUFDI Board Member Dr. Mojgan Hakimi and Advisory Council Member Marjan Greenblatt spoke on the worsening mental health crisis in Iran on a panel hosted by the Middle East Institute.
Sep
Ghasem Bahrami known by his artist name Sheydaye Hamedani is an Iranian poet who was jailed for his outspoken opposition to the Islamic Regime, its corruption and its inhumane treatment of the Iranian people. From inside Iran, he used his poetry as a tool to denounce the regime and raise awareness on the status of
Sep
On September 13, Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi was arrested by the IRGC. Read NUFDI’s introduction of Toomaj and his work here. His song “Normal” described life under the Islamic Republic in Iran. NUFDI translated the song below. Thanks to Danial Jafari for translation assistance. “Normal” by Toomaj Salehi Yes! Yes Sir! Life is normal A
Sep
On September 13, Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi was arrested by the IRGC. Read NUFDI’s introduction of Toomaj and his work here. Many believe he was arrested for his latest song, “Mouse Hole” which calls out the Islamic Republic’s apologists in the West. NUFDI has translated his song below and added it as subtitles. “Soorakh Moosh”/”Mouse
Sep
Who was Toomaj Saelhi and Why he Was Arrested: Toomaj Salehi is an Iranian dissident rapper, originally from Isfahan, who was arrested on Monday, September 13, 2021, by Iranian authorities. The official charges for his arrest are unknown, though many suspect it is due to the highly dissident nature of his work. He has fiercely
Jul
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 chanting slogans such as “Death to the dictator,” and “Clerics, get lost!” referring to the clerical regime that has ruled in Iran for 42 years, led by Supreme Leader