r/PERSIAN Mar 28 '26

Announcement New Flair: Iranian Voices ONLY (Please Read Before Posting)

108 Upvotes

July 2026 Edit

The moderation team has changed this to a mod-only flair. We will quickly apply the "Only Iranians May Comment" flair whenever it is clear that the OP is specifically looking to hear from Iranians on the subject.

We are testing this out to see how it goes. We will update this post if anything else changes regarding the flair.


Today we added a new post flair: Iranian Voices ONLY

These threads are meant to center on the perspectives of Iranians, especially during times like these where outside noise can overwhelm the conversation.

What this means

Only Iranians may comment in these threads and violations may result in a ban.

Why we're doing this

r/Persian has always been open to everyone, and that will not change. But in these times, it's important to create space for Iranians to speak directly without being drowned out by outside voices.

This flair allows that space to exist when the OP chooses it. Non-Iranians may also choose this flair to ask questions directly to the Iranian community.

Where this applies

This rule applies only to posts using the Iranian Voices ONLY flair. All other threads remain open to everyone under our usual rules.

Final note

If you are not Iranian, please respect the purpose of these threads. There are many other places in the subreddit to participate.


r/PERSIAN 9h ago

Discussion Iranians protest the regime with new online trend

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198 Upvotes

r/PERSIAN 4h ago

Discussion The future of Islam in Iran after the IR regime (religious public expression in particular) being debated through two different perspectives, which one you agree with? (Summary below for non Farsi speakers)

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8 Upvotes

The actual clip was fairly longer, so I could only clip a part of it. But overall, to sum it down… Morad Vaisi from Iran International mentions that, after the long and vile crimes of the Islamic Republic regime, Islamic parties, masjids, and Islamic teachings will be completely banned by the general public, especially after recent incidents. He also brings up whether banning Islam (its teachings, parties, and leaders) would be anti-democratic. Morad says it would be like post-WW2 Germany, where they banned all N*zis (in our case, it would be mullahs/Islamic ideology), and that the N*zis were basically the exception to democratic freedom of belief because the ideology itself opens the hole for democracy to fall!

NOW, the 2nd guy in the video speaks against this and says it shouldn’t be banned because it would cause some Muslims in Iran to be more radical and extremist and that could cause trouble! Also that this would lead future generations, many years from now to forget about what happened with the regime, and history could potentially repeat itself. He believes that masjids should remain open and Islam should be freely spoken about and accepted AS LONG AS the public is fully educated and knowledgeable about how Islam came to Iran (which we all know didn’t come to Persia with hugs and kisses—it came in a brutal/horrible way). He mentions that people must be taught what kind of people Islamic prophets and leaders were like Hussain, as well as the crimes they committed, etc., etc. Basically, in short, his argument reminds me of cigarettes in a way… it should be completely legal for those who simply want to use it as its their choice/right but the public should be educated in schools and through warning labels about its risks!


r/PERSIAN 6m ago

Discussion Even Khamenei used a verse in the Quran that says “sedition is worse than killing” as a reason to slaughter those who rise against the Islamic Republic. “This has nothing to do with Islam 🤥”

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r/PERSIAN 21h ago

Discussion Gravestone of Hamid Mahdavi, a firefighter who was killed by the Islamic Republic during the January uprisings, he was filmed carrying wounded Iranians (hence his gravestone).

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92 Upvotes

r/PERSIAN 10m ago

U.S. strike kills 2 at wedding ceremony in southern Iran, official says

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What an absolute nightmare. :'(


r/PERSIAN 7h ago

News Hundreds of cars are queuing for gas at 3 AM in Mashhad, Iran #shortsvideo

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r/PERSIAN 23h ago

News Iran’s New Weapon: Group Prosecutions of Protesters Send Dozens Toward the Gallows

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Key Findings:

  • Defendants are being tried collectively, preventing courts from meaningfully examining each person’s individual conduct, evidence, and defense.
  • Multiple death sentences are being imposed on individual defendants, creating multiple pathways to execution and making the punishment difficult to escape.
  • Evidence favorable to defendants is ignored or excluded, while coerced testimony is used as evidence to convict.
  • Defendants are denied meaningful access to independent lawyers and case files, leaving them unable to mount an effective defense.
  • Torture and coercion are used to obtain alleged “confessions,” some of which have been broadcast on state television. 
  • Juveniles and women are among those facing the death penalty, including a 16-year-old currently facing capital charges in Esfarayen.

r/PERSIAN 20h ago

News New US missile appears to have left wide path of death and destruction in Iranian city, report says

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6 Upvotes

r/PERSIAN 1d ago

Discussion We are done with mullahs

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90 Upvotes

Women, life, freedom


r/PERSIAN 1d ago

Discussion Priorities

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11 Upvotes

r/PERSIAN 13h ago

Discussion Have you been censored in any subs of feminism, LGBT and leftist for talking about your life experiences in Iran or other Iranian?

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76 votes, 6d left
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No
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r/PERSIAN 1d ago

Discussion Is Sharghzadeh the biggest troll or is actually mentally ill?

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70 Upvotes

r/PERSIAN 12h ago

Discussion I Know You Are, But What Are They?

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r/PERSIAN 1d ago

Arts & Culture Just discovered Persian Music

6 Upvotes

I just discovered Persian Music and I love it so far. I don’t speak Farsi, but I want to learn the words to a particular song ( in Farsi).

Does anyone have the lyrics to Ehsan Tehari HARGEZ? I can’t find them anywhere.

If you can post them or DM me, I would love it.

PS: so disappointed that we didn’t go all the way in Iran and overturn the regime. I’m still hoping and praying for you.


r/PERSIAN 1d ago

Humor افتتاح فاضلاب برای شادی روح موشعلی خامعنی

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5 Upvotes

😂 وقتی «افتتاح چاه فاضلاب» هم به مراسم حکومتی تبدیل می‌شود!

در تازه‌ترین شاهکار مسئولان، مراسم افتتاح چاه فاضلاب با تشریفات رسمی و روبان‌بُری برگزار شد؛ اما بخش خنده‌دار ماجرا افتتاح فاضلاب «برای شادی روح موشعلی خامعنی، مفعول حمام منصوری، و سلامتی موشقوا خامعنی!» 🤣 بود.

ظاهراً پروژه‌های عمرانی آن‌قدر به قله‌های پیشرفت رسیده‌اند که حالا چاه فاضلاب هم باید به نام سران حکومت افتتاح و وقف شود!

از پروژه‌های بزرگ عمرانی رسیدیم به چاه فاضلاب با روبان قرمز و مراسم رسمی؛ فقط مانده برای هر حلقه لوله هم یک مسئول، چند دوربین و یک سخنرانی حماسی اعزام کنند! 😂

😂 When Even a “Sewage Pit Opening” Becomes a Government Ceremony!

In the latest masterpiece of officialdom, a sewage pit was inaugurated with full formalities and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. But the funniest part was the dedication: the sewage project was reportedly opened “for the repose of the soul of Moshe Ali Khamenei, the Mansouri Bathhouse bottom, and for the health of Moshtaghva Khamenei!” 🤣

Apparently, infrastructure projects have reached such glorious heights of “progress” that even a sewage pit now has to be inaugurated and dedicated in the names of the regime’s leaders!

From major infrastructure projects to a sewage pit with a red ribbon and an official ceremony—all that’s left is to assign an official, several cameras, and a heroic speech to every section of pipe! 😂

#Iran

#Khamenei

#Sewage

#USA

#IranNews

#ایران

#iran

#خامنه_ای

#فاضلاب

#usa


r/PERSIAN 1d ago

Language & Literature Poem on perseverance

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Hey all :)

I want to write and frame a poem in Persian for my Persian friend who is going through a difficult time. I speak Urdu so I am slightly familiar with Persian language and poetry due to the vast influence it has had on Urdu literature.

However I don't know enough to feel confident to find a poem that is perfect. I want to keep it short and simple but powerful. I was hoping someone could direct me towards a poet or poem that would fit what I'm looking for.

Thanks a lot!!


r/PERSIAN 1d ago

Discussion The Islamist Regime is responsible for the sanctions. No one else.

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Apparently this needs to be said...

Yes, the sanctions are awful. No sane person is supporting sanctions because they like sanctions or because they like to watch Iranians suffer. No one is cheering for sanctions on Iran.

Sanctions only exist because they are the least worst option in trying to resolve foreign conflicts without mass civilian casualties and further suffering.

If you don't support sanctions, and you don't want the US to carpet bomb Iranians, then what the fuck other option is there?

It doesn't even matter if you hate Trump or Israel or whatever else. The war has already happened and we're in this clusterfuck whether you like it or not. If you care about Iranians, sanctions are the only way to force IRGC back to the negotiating table without further bloodshed.

Will it work? I don't know. Are Iranians suffering from it? Of course.

But the only entity who is responsible for this suffering is The Islamist Regime of Iran. No one else.

It is The Islamist Regime who brought the initial wave of sanctions onto Iranians.

It is The Islamist Regime who kept its nuclear ambitions during the clown show we call the JCPOA.

It is The Islamist Regime who has brought this war onto Iranians after 47 years of empty bluster.

It is The Islamist Regime who is now also responsible for these sanctions.

It is also the fucking Islamist Regime who banned foreign academic involvement, punishable by 6 months to 2 years in prison before the sanctions rolled in. Programs like TOEFL would've been closed with or without the sanctions.

IRGC is choosing to perpetuate a war without the consent of majority of Iranians. I don't care about your privileged "US/Israel whataboutism". The Islamist Regime is not a legitimate representation of Iranians.

All IRGC needs to do is submit to the will of THE IRANIAN PEOPLE (not the US), and ALL OF THE SANCTIONS WOULD STOP TODAY.

If you hate sanctions and you want the suffering to stop, direct your energy at the fucking Islamist Regime that is holding our people hostage.


r/PERSIAN 2d ago

Arts & Culture What is this drink

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17 Upvotes

r/PERSIAN 1d ago

Humor State of pahlavi and war supporters:

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0 Upvotes

r/PERSIAN 2d ago

Arts & Culture I love farisi mosiqi

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10 Upvotes

Suggest some more persian music


r/PERSIAN 2d ago

News We Spent $10,000 to Save Our ICU Patients—Now They Won't Sell Us Fuel #shortsvideo #iran

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8 Upvotes

r/PERSIAN 2d ago

News Iran's Supreme Leader Urges Gulf Rulers In Written Message To Confront 'Real Enemy' | HuffPost Latest News

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14 Upvotes

r/PERSIAN 1d ago

Question Best website to order Farsi books in the US?

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