Policy Brief
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Iranian Poet Sheydaye Hamedani Detained
Ghasem Bahrami known by his artist name Sheydaye Hamedani is an Iranian poet who was jailed for his outspoken opposition…
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Toomaj’s “Normal” in English
On September 13, Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi was arrested by the IRGC. Read NUFDI’s introduction of Toomaj and his work…
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Toomaj’s “Mouse Hole” in English
On September 13, Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi was arrested by the IRGC. Read NUFDI’s introduction of Toomaj and his work…
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Dissident Rapper Who Defied Regime Arrested in Iran
Who was Toomaj Saelhi and Why he Was Arrested: Toomaj Salehi is an Iranian dissident rapper, originally from Isfahan, who…
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Iran Protest Erupt in Tehran
Protests have spread to Tehran after 11 days of nationwide anti-government demonstrations, which originally began in Khuzestan. On Monday, videos…
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Fifth Day of Protests in Iran’s Khuzestan
Over the last five days, cities throughout Iran’s Khuzestan province have witnessed a new wave of civil unrest, as Iranians…
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Which Sanctions Are Being Lifted?
On June 12, 2021 the Islamic Republic’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif delivered a 264-page document titled “The 22nd Report on…
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Blackouts in Iran: What’s Happening?
What is Happening: Iran is currently experiencing a series of power outages that have impacted the everyday lives of Iranains…
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Who is Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei?
On Thursday, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei officially designated Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei as Iran’s next Chief Justice, a role currently occupied by…
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Ebrahim Raisi, The Butcher of Tehran
Ebrahim Raisi has just been selected as the president of the Islamic Republic in Iran. While most officials in the…
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