Nik Kowsar

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A file photo of members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Tehran.
Middle East Forum Observer
The Iranian Opposition Can’t Prioritize Personality over Principle
Iranians Still Lack a Unified Opposition That Serves the Public Interest and Offers a Credible Path Out of Theocracy
January 12, 2026
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Nik Kowsar
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and U.S. President Donald Trump in a smartphone split-screen.
Middle East Forum Observer
How Trump Reset the Opposition’s Conversation About Iran’s Future
The Islamic Republic Uses Communication Blackouts When Its Control Slips, but It Signals the Regime Is Bracing for Confrontation
January 9, 2026
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Nik Kowsar
Dead almond trees in Iran, where over-extraction has burned through the country’s water reserves.
Middle East Forum Observer
Iran’s Water Crisis Highlights the ‘Day After’ Problem for Regime Change
Investigations Suggest Some Water Was Diverted Away from Communities to Support Industrial and Security Sites, Including Nuclear Facilities
January 8, 2026
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Nik Kowsar