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The White House or Trump’s Showroom? Akbar Lakestani, Independent Iranian-American Journalist

Wake up in the morning. Turn on the television: Trump. Open the news: Trump. Check social media: Trump again. Look…

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Four Actors, One Victim: The People of Iran Khamenei, Trump, Netanyahu, and Reza Pahlavi: When “the People” Become a Tool of Politics By Akbar Lakestani, Independent Iranian-American Journalist

From the final months of 2025 through the months following the outbreak of war in 2026, Iran went through one…

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Maryam Farooqi Qajar’s interview with Mishpacha magazine

.Tell us a little about yourself: Who are you? What are your occupations? What is your role? I was born…

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The Lost Tombs of the Qajar Shahs and the Secret Will — An Exclusive Interview with Princess Maryam Faruqi Qajar

Dear viewers of AzNews TV, greetings and welcome. In this program, we are honored to present an exclusive interview with…

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*This War Was Not the People’s Choice; It Was a Decision Made for Them✍️ Akbar Lakestani, Independent Iranian-American Journalist

War never rises from the heart of the people. People do not choose war. They are thrust onto a stage…

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As an American citizen, I feel deeply ashamed that Donald Trump is my president

As an American citizen, I feel deeply ashamed that Donald Trump is my president; he is not a reflection of…

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Power, Narrative, and the Unseen Nation: The True Cost of Freedom in Iran By Akbar Lakestani | Independent Iranian–American Journalist

Within the fabric of this struggle lie bitter, undeniable realities that official media and powerful narratives often fail to see…

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Official Letter to the Secretary-General of the United Nations Date: January 8, 2026

Official Letter to the Secretary-General of the United Nations Date: January 8, 2026 Location: New York, United States of America…

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Dear Mr. Maziar Bahari Founder and Publisher of IranWire With respect and courtesy,

Some time ago, I took part in a video interview conducted by one of IranWire’s journalists. At the time of…

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U.S. Court Orders Iran to Pay $14 Million to Dual Citizen Tortured in Prison

A judge ruled on Monday in favor of Akbar Lakestani, a veteran of the Iran-Iraq war who later became a…

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As an American citizen, I feel a deep sense of shame that Donald Trump is my presiden

As an American citizen, I feel a deep sense of shame that Donald Trump is my president — a reflection…

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Following up on the 2014 letter to former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: An urgent appeal to the current Secretary-General António Guterres regarding the crisis of Lake Urmia in West Azerbaijan, Iran By: Akbar Lakestani

To: His Excellency António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations – New York With the utmost respect, I am writing…

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Gaza: The Silenced Voice of Truth Amidst the Power Players By Akbar Lakestani – Iranian-American Journalist

The war in Gaza is no longer a simple border conflict. What we are witnessing is a full-blown humanitarian catastrophe—one…

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Return with a Fist, Rule by Shock: Trump 2.0 and the Dawn of Managed Chaos By Akbar Lakestani – Iranian-American Journalist

  When a political figure returns to power after disgrace, controversy, and global scandal, time doesn’t stop—but history changes its…

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Media in the Crossfire: Tool for Truth or Weapon of Control? By Akbar Lakestani – Iranian-American Journalist

In democratic nations, journalism plays the role of a watchdog. It questions authority, exposes corruption, and gives a voice to…

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From Citizen to Subject: How the State Became Divine By Akbar Lakestani – Iranian-American Journalist

Totalitarianism took this one step further. It wasn’t content with obedience—it demanded worship. Under Stalin’s Soviet regime, repression was only…

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West Azerbaijan: Power Games Amid Ethnic Tensions – Coexistence or Divisive Politics? By Akbar Lakestani – Iranian-American Journalist

West Azerbaijan, a region with a long-standing history of coexistence among diverse ethnic groups, has in recent decades become a…

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The Mask of the Republic: The Endgame of Power in a System That Was Never Truly Republican By Akbar Lakestani – Iranian-American Journalist

Iran stands at a defining moment in its contemporary history—a moment so critical that every decision, every movement, and even…

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The Illusion of Self‑Appointed Leadership in the Iranian Opposition: A Crisis of Legitimacy Written by Akbar Lakestani – Iranian-American Journalist

In democratic societies, leadership is earned through transparent elections, popular support, and accountability. Yet, within the fragmented Iranian opposition abroad,…

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The Contradictions of Trump on Freedom of Speech and Democracy: Truth Doesn’t Die in Silence By Akbar Lakestani, Iranian-American Journalist

Donald Trump — more the product of a political fracture than a statesman — has once again stepped onto the…

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