Saeed Ghasemi-Nejad
Senior researcher at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies
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View Timeline →Users' Concerns Over 70 Days of 'Excruciating Pressure for Confession' on Amirhossein Mousavi
Amirhossein Mousavi, a detained media activist, has been missing for over 70 days, prompting social media users to rally for his support. His lawyer claims…
Entry Ban to Pasargadae and Persepolis; Two Political Prisoners: The Name of Cyrus 'Shakes the Tyrants'
On the anniversary of Cyrus the Great, Iranian authorities have banned entry to Pasargadae and Persepolis, coinciding with a letter from two political prisoners who…
Reactions to the Explosion of Hezbollah Lebanon's Pagers; Users: Hail to the Pagers and the Hand that Ignited Them
A cyber attack reportedly caused the explosion of Hezbollah members' pagers in Lebanon, resulting in at least 9 deaths and nearly 3,000 injuries. The incident…
Exclusive; European Union: Removal of Abarnet from Sanctions List Resulted from 'Confidential Consultations and Assessments'
The European Union has removed the Iranian company Abarnet from its sanctions list following confidential consultations, raising concerns among experts about the implications for internet…
Experts Express Concern Over Removal of 'Abaravan' from EU Sanctions List
The EU has removed 'Abaravan' from its sanctions list, causing concern among experts due to its ongoing U.S. sanctions and its role in internet censorship…
The Widespread Campaign to Boycott the 'Election Circus'; Users: We Stay Home and Witness the Last Breaths of the Regime
A widespread campaign to boycott the upcoming Iranian elections has emerged, led by social media users and prominent figures like Prince Reza Pahlavi, who label…
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Deadly Kerman Explosions on Soleimani Anniversary
ISIS has claimed responsibility for deadly explosions in Kerman during a memorial for Qassem Soleimani, resulting in at least 103 deaths. The Iranian government attributes…
Reactions Continue to Kerman Explosions; Users: 'From Cinema Rex Until Now, Clerics Are Responsible for Massacres'
Deadly explosions during a government ceremony in Kerman commemorating Qassem Soleimani have sparked widespread reactions, with many blaming the Islamic Republic for the violence. The…
Widespread Reactions to Khamenei's Claim About 'God's Word' from His 'Tongue': 'The Dictator' Has Lost Control Over Himself
Ali Khamenei claimed that 'God's word' was expressed through him during a past meeting, which led to widespread criticism on social media. Various commentators described…
How the JCPOA Makes the IRGC Wealthier
The article discusses how the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) has financially empowered the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Iran, highlighting its significant…