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Erfan Fard

Erfan Fard is a counter-terrorism analyst and Middle East Studies researcher based in Washington, D.C.

Waves of unemployment, poverty, repression and are forming a mass of the dispossessed and the enraged, who can challenge the foundations of the government amid turbulence and chaos.
The ruling power has blocked all paths to reform, peaceful transition and the rule of law. It has inflicted such damage on society that its repair may not be possible even in the next half-century.
The Iranian nation is seeking to reclaim its stolen dignity and stand against the theocracy that has ruled by deception and blood.
While America initiated the war on terrorism in 2003 without achieving its goals, there is hope that Israel will now succeed and shield the world from looming dangers.
The ongoing conflict is less a war between the people of Iran and Israel, and more a direct consequence of Tehran’s radical and destructive ideologies—a war against civility and peace.
Tehran’s silence following targeted strikes by Israel belies the regime’s capability for retaliation.
The multifaceted nature of Iran’s aggression demands a comprehensive response strategy.
To secure the homeland, Iran must be prevented from unleashing domestic terror in the United States.
The regime’s fake “elections” are nothing more than a desperate tyranny’s attempt to hold on to power despite public discontent.
The international community must make a concerted effort to empower the Iranian people.
The wave of strikes against Iran’s terrorist network shows U.S. resolve to meet the challenge of the regime’s push for regional domination.
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, it is imperative to shift focus from the candidates to the policy frameworks they propose.