ERFAN FARD
Erfan Fard is a counterterrorism analyst and Middle East studies researcher based in Washington, with a particular focus on Iran, Islamic Terrorism, and ethnic conflicts in the region.
His latest book is The Black Shabbat, published in the US. You can follow him at erfanfard.com and on X @EQFARD or www.ErfanFard.com.
Khamenei is falling: The end of a tyrant’s rule amid calls for Pahlavi’s rise - opinion
Iran’s operations in Venezuela and the looming threat to US security - opinion
New Middle East's rise: Saudi-Israel alignment will reshape regional hegemony - opinion
Iran under threat: Is Trump preparing for decisive action? - opinion
What a beautiful image it is – when the embassies of Israel and the United States once again raise their flags in free Tehran.
Twilight of the Islamic Republic: The rocky road to regime change in Iran has begun - opinion
This momentous period in history heralds the demise of religious despotism in Tehran, the disintegration of the regime of the corrupt, terrorist mullahs.
Is Iran’s regime on the brink? Khamenei’s dialogue suggests so – opinion
Khamenei’s bluffs and threats show Iran’s growing desperation to maintain control.
On brink of collapse: Iran's dictator not the problem, White House delusions are - opinion
The Iranian regime is on the brink of collapse, a reality that should serve as a stark reminder of the perils of engaging with or fearing such discredited figures.
The new FBI's battle against Iran's expanding terror network - opinion
Kash Patel confronts formidable challenges that are directly tied to the strategies and tactics of the mullah’s regime in Iran.
Khamenei's regime faces reckoning as aggression alienates Iranians - opinion
As Iran's aging autocrat Ali Khamenei doubles down on confrontation with Israel and the United States, the nation stands at a historic crossroads.
The fabrication by criminal terrorists to please Iran’s dictator - opinion
The Iranian regime is on the verge of collapse; criminal mullahs attempt to distract the Iranian people from uniting behind the leadership of the Prince of Iran.
The Tehran dictator and a bankrupt, collapsing Iran - opinion
The internal crisis in Iran has also led to the disgrace, discredit, and despisal of mullah-producing institutions in the cities of Qom, Mashhad, and Tehran.
The US intelligence community and its hidden enemies - opinion
The significance of Gabbard’s potential appointment extends to its impact on national security, foreign policy, and the organizational structure of American intelligence.
Khamenei’s nightmare: A Trump-Netanyahu union - opinion
The meeting of these two titans at the White House strikes terror into Khamenei and brings joy to the Iranian people who are counting the moments until regime change.