Iranian dissidents

Brooklyn man sentenced to 15 years in Iran-backed plot to kill anti-regime dissident Masih Alinejad

Carlisle Rivera, involved in an Iran-backed plot to kill Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for conspiracy charges.

Iranian-American journalist, author, and political activist, Masih Alinejad speaks during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Iran, January 15, 2026; illustrative.
Mourners carry a coffin during a funeral procession for members of security forces and civilians said to be killed in protests on Sunday, amid evolving anti-government unrest, in Tehran, Iran, in this screengrab from a video released on January 11, 2026.

Iran admits at least 3,000 killed in protest crackdown, UN dismayed by 'horrific violence'

‘JAVID SHAH’ (Long Live the Shah) has become the slogan of the ongoing Iranian protests. Here, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last shah of Iran, sits during an interview in Paris in June, after the Israel-Iran war.

'Javid Shah!' Why Iranians are calling for the return of the Pahlavis and their monarchy

People attend a march urging the British government to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza, in London, Britain, August 10, 2025.

Iranian dissident journalist choked in assault at London march for release of hostages


Iranian dissidents take major step in Munich: Mass turn out for Iran Freedom Committee - opinion

For 12 hours, Iranian dissidents and their allies discussed the situation in Iran.

 Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last Shah of Iran, speaks during a press conference about the situation in Iran and the need to support Iranians, in Paris, France, June 23, 2025.

Iran-linked hackers target London journalist claiming he is a Mossad agent - Times

The hackers posted Pourmohsen’s photo and Iranian ID card along with the accusation.

 Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group B - England v Iran - Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar - November 21, 2022 Iran fans hold signs reading 'Freedom for Iran' and 'Woman life freedom' inside the stadium before the match.

Iran is more nuanced and diverse than wrong impressions of it - opinion

The Western world doesn't give Iran enough credit for being a multifaceted nation where many people hope for the downfall of its repressive regime.

 AN IRANIAN couple crosses the street in Tehran. Iran is composed of many different ethnic communities, the writer notes.

Crown Prince Pahlavi’s warning comes true as regime strongholds burn - opinion

This moment obliges us to deepen our engagement with the Iranian opposition, support exiles and present Israel as a beacon of freedom, gender equality and human rights.

Will he return? An AI generated image of Reza Pahlavi, the Crown Prince of Iran and wife Yasmine