Leaked emails have revealed the Iran Experts Initiative (IEI), a covert network designed by the Islamic Republic of Iran’s diplomatic unit. Initiated in 2014, the IEI aimed to enhance Iran’s global sway by infiltrating think tanks. These leaks spotlight connections between Iranian experts and the Biden administration, extending the IEI’s influence even to European think…
Efforts to manufacture an Iranian opposition abroad risk undermining the genuine grassroots movement already established inside and outside Iran. History has demonstrated that foreign-imposed opposition in Iraq and Afghanistan led to instability and failed states. The only viable path for a democratic and stable Iran lies in supporting the Iranian people through maximum pressure on…
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi is leading Iran’s fight for freedom, urging global accountability for the regime’s repression. At key summits in 2025, he secured recognition as the national movement’s leader and outlined a vision for economic recovery, unity, and a peaceful transition to secular democracy. His pragmatic approach offers a clear path to Iran’s liberation…
U.S. policy on Iran has failed by oscillating between military intervention and diplomatic engagement, neither of which promotes democracy. Supporting the MEK is counterproductive due to its history of terrorism and lack of legitimacy. Instead, the U.S. should back grassroots pro-democracy movements, as advocated by Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, emphasizing non-violent resistance and a secular,…
The Cyrus the Great Institute (CGI) takes pride in having participated in the Munich Convergence Summit, a historic gathering of pro-democracy organizations committed to the liberation of Iran. This summit marked a significant step toward greater coordination among modern and democratic forces, united by the common objectives of reclaiming Iran’s national sovereignty, safeguarding its territorial…
Iran has faced decades of turmoil and division, yet a path toward unity and progress remains possible. Prince Reza Pahlavi envisions a secular, democratic Iran where reconciliation replaces revenge, fostering stability at home and cooperation abroad. His commitment to diplomacy and regional peace contrasts sharply with the current regime’s policies of conflict and isolation. By…
Across Europe, thousands of Iranians rally behind Prince Reza Pahlavi, declaring their desire for freedom after decades of oppression under the Islamic Republic. His leadership, rooted in his legal right to the throne and a vision for a democratic, secular Iran, symbolizes national restoration rather than revenge. As Iranians risk their lives for this cause,…
The proposition of supporting separatist movements in Iran presents significant risks with far-reaching regional as well as global implications. While it might appear as an effective short-term strategy to destabilize and destroy the Islamic Republic of Iran, fragmenting the Iranian nation into smaller states would exacerbate regional instability, empower extremist and criminal networks, and disrupt…
Turkey’s state broadcaster TRT has produced a clip mocking Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and distorting historical facts about his father, the late Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. The Shah’s legacy includes significant economic growth, modernization, and a substantial reduction in poverty in Iran. Given Turkey’s own human rights issues under President Erdoğan, there is a…
Iran transformed from a balanced, modernized nation under the Shah to an ideologically driven Islamic Republic post-1979, leading to regional instability. Recent support for separatist groups by neighboring countries has backfired, fostering distrust among Iranians. A rising patriotic movement now seeks a secular, democratic Iran, with Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi seen as a potential leader…
After the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, the Islamic Republic of Iran announced new presidential elections. The Guardian Council, a key body loyal to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, rigorously vetted and excluded candidates, ensuring only regime-approved individuals could run. The superficial conservative versus reformist narrative highlights that approved candidates, including the so-called…