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Kourosh Ziabari argues that the old tactics used by the Islamic Republic to quash dissent are not working. The regime has even resorted to slurs to target protestors, only demonstrating its desperation as it denies the legitimacy of the uprising.

Despite a rhetoric of solidarity with the Iran protests from Western leaders, action is not being taken to relieve the people’s suffering. At times the ‘support’ given has targeted innocent members of the Iranian diaspora, writes Kourosh Ziabari.

Kourosh Ziabari explains that despite their differences, there was a new-found unity among the Iranian diaspora following Mahsa Amini’s killing. However, cracks have formed following calls for further sanctions and cuts to diplomatic relations.

Kourosh Ziabari writes that the protests in Iran, which are a historic revolutionary movement for the masses, may not lead to the regime formally conceding, roll backs on “morality" policing are already expected.

Under a hardline government and an economy collapsing under sanctions, rates of anxiety, depression and even suicide among Iranians are alarmingly high as the Islamic republic faces an impending mental health implosion, writes Kourosh Ziabari.

Kourosh Ziabari explains that sanctions imposed on Iran have not only been used as a beating stick by the US, but have also been profitable to those Iranians who have benefited from a corrupt industry of smuggling that developed as a consequence.

In her short 40 years, Maryam Mirzakhani made outstanding contributions to her field. Five years after her death, millions in Iran and beyond continue to celebrate her excellence, determination, and boundary-breaking life, writes Kourosh Ziabari.

The Iranian government’s preoccupation with hijab continues, from controlling ‘guidelines’ issued on women’s dress in workplaces, universities and on the streets. This obsession, however, seeks to target civil liberties, not protect religious values.