Mothers Who Stand
A mother’s endurance carries memory and the pursuit of justice towards a future generation.
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Justice Before Power: Why the Order to Establish a Transitional Justice Committee Is One of the Most Important Tests of the Transition from the Islamic Republic
S. Rouzbeh examines the announcement of a committee to design a transitional justice framework for Iran, its potential benefits, and the legal, political and practical challenges it will face.
When Reality Recedes, the Image Moves Forward
In modern warfare, battles are fought both on the ground and in the realm of perception. S. Rouzbeh examines how fabricated images and exaggerated claims can reveal the widening gap between military reality and official narratives, particularly in the case of the Islamic Republic.
The Cardboard Leader, Hidden Command and Tremors in the Repressive Apparatus
S. Rouzbeh argues that hidden leadership, underground command posts, damaged communications and the survival instincts of security forces point to structural entropy and growing social and economic strain.
Wounded Homeland
The speaker’s concern for a wounded country outweighs concern for their own body, joining personal grief to the hope of renewal.
From the Qizilbash to the IRGC and Basij
A comparison of the Qizilbash and the Islamic Republic’s forces of repression, examining how ideological governments use violence, public displays of loyalty and the construction of internal enemies to enforce obedience.
The main danger does not come from the sky; it comes from the street
S. Rouzbeh argues that the Islamic Republic’s threats reveal fear of domestic unrest and of links between protest inside Iran and the voices of Iranians abroad. The article examines the legal and political context of those threats and the government’s anxiety about protest and public solidarity.
Who Is Going to Drink the Cup of Poison?
S. Rouzbeh argues that Masoud Pezeshkian’s call to apologise to Iran’s neighbours and halt attacks has exposed a fractured chain of command: the central question is no longer simply whether Tehran may retreat, but who has the authority to decide—and make that decision stick.
Iran and Europe’s Moment of Great Decision
Europe’s response to the crisis in Iran has exposed a deeper crisis of identity and strategic purpose. The article criticises its approach to hostage diplomacy and urges Europe to support the Iranian people’s national will and democratic opposition, including Prince Reza Pahlavi, warning that delay will leave it on the sidelines.
The Fine Line Between Free Expression and National Security in Britain
An examination of foreign influence, threats against journalists and the legal framework discussed in the author’s account of Iranian state activity in Britain.
Khamenei Has Gone to Hell: The Dark End of a Dictator and the Beginning of a Great Uprising and Freedom
S. Rouzbeh writes that the announcement of Ali Khamenei’s death brings relief to many Iranians, while warning that a dictator’s death does not necessarily end dictatorship. He calls for this moment to become the beginning of a great uprising and a transition to accountable, lawful and humane government.
From the Government’s War of Aggression to Its End in the Streets: Why the Key to Peace Lies in the Hands of Society and the People
S. Rouzbeh examines how society can help determine the end of a war waged by the government, setting out five steps suited to wartime conditions: managing fear, sustaining action, breaking the monopoly on the narrative, opening a way back for the forces of repression, and setting out a vision for the day after collapse.
Visual works · S. Rouzbeh · 25 February 2026The Lion and Sun Revolution
Political cartoon. Iran's outline forms the background, while a human figure transformed into a deeply rooted tree stands at the centre. Branches and leaves grow from both sides of the body, and the roots extend into earth where the bodies of victims can be seen. Above, the Lion and Sun emblem stands in the sunlight. The work depicts the connection between those who lost their lives, Iran's historical roots, and the hope of rebirth and a different future.
The Lion and Sun Revolution Began with a Revolution in Words: The Ever-Memorable, Child of Iran, One Who Gives Their Life for the Homeland
S. Rouzbeh explores how new national terms for those who have died for Iran’s freedom reclaim dignity, mourning and the meaning of death from official language, and why the authorities fear even the words inscribed on gravestones.
From Mykonos to 2026: Why Is Europe Delaying the Recall of Its Ambassadors?
The article examines why, despite the EU’s reported decision to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation in January 2026, European capitals have not collectively recalled their ambassadors. It compares today’s approach with the 1997 Mykonos case and outlines the consular, legal and political reasons for keeping diplomatic channels open.
History has shown that it is dictators who perish
S. Rouzbeh argues that after bullets come words: the Islamic Republic’s leader uses language to stigmatise victims, shape the narrative and undermine the public’s right to mourn. The article examines how the regime classifies the dead, sanctifies violence and recasts protesters as misguided children.
The Trojan Horse: A Gift to End the Illusion
An analysis of soft encirclement, the pressure on Iran’s middle class, and the prospect of collapse from within.
Tehran at a Geneva Impasse: National Wealth Auctioned Under the Authority of an “Alternative Voice”
As Islamic Republic envoys in Geneva desperately seek a “trade for survival”, the cries of hundreds of thousands of protesters in Munich, London, Los Angeles and Toronto have shaken the regime to its foundations. The central presence of Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi in the heart of Europe and the unprecedented response to his “Global Day of Action” call showed that Tehran’s era of “one-sided representation” on the international stage is over, and that the world is now facing a “government in waiting”.