Outliving Iran

Outliving Iran

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Of Gates and Toll-Takers

Of Gates and Toll-Takers

The people I knew in Iran and the price we paid for our freedom

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Pouya Nikmand
Dec 24, 2024
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Dear readers,

Those who know me personally know I have strong views on immigration. Friends who have heard my life story have been moved by it, and many have urged me to share my experiences with the world. Rather than arguing or philosophizing, I will simply tell you what I have witnessed during my life in and out of Iran, and let you form your own opin…

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