Aidin Panahi

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Protests against the Iranian regime began after the 2022 death of Masha Amini.
Middle East Forum Observer
Iranians Must Lead Regime Opposition
The Only Opposition Movements That Matter Are Those That Enjoy Support Inside Iran, Not Those Built by Washington
March 2, 2025
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Aidin Panahi
The Iranian regime prevents access to information to isolate dissenters and prevent coordinated resistance.
Middle East Forum Observer
Internet Access Can Complement ‘Maximum Pressure’ on the Iranian Regime
Washington Has Taken Proactive Steps in the past to Ensure Internet Access for Vulnerable Populations
February 25, 2025
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Aidin Panahi
Reza Pahlavi, the oldest son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, in a 2023 file photo.
Middle East Forum Observer
The U.S. Must Engage with Reza Pahlavi
The Late Shah’s Son Could Be a Coalition Builder as Many Iranians Reconsider the Monarchy as Iran’s Golden Age
February 11, 2025
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Aidin Panahi
Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran's vice president and former foreign minister.
Middle East Forum Observer
How the Iranian Regime Seeks to Build Its Power Upon American Naïveté
The Islamic Republic’s Efforts to Penetrate Trump’s Administration and Its Outreach to MAGA Influencers Will Increase
February 2, 2025
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Aidin Panahi
An aerial view of natural gas storage tanks.
Middle East Forum Observer
The Facts Behind Iran’s Gas and Electricity Shortages
Industrial Production Has Slowed Significantly, Businesses Face Increased Operational Costs, and the Economy Loses Millions Daily
January 15, 2025
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Aidin Panahi