What Iranians Want
Women, Life, Freedom
Oneworld Publications · Print & ebook · October 14, 2025
The first major book on the new Iranian revolution 'A document of real optimism.' Guardian A window into the new Iran in the making, demanded by its activists, artists and citizens The 2022–3 Women, Life, Freedom protests set Iran aflame.
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- Who it’s for
- A concise, serious read shaped by Iran, rights, and the politics of daily life.
- Genres
- Middle Eastern Politics, Iranian History, Activism & Social Justice
- Published
- Oneworld Publications, October 14, 2025
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The first major book on the new Iranian revolution 'A document of real optimism.' Guardian A window into the new Iran in the making, demanded by its activists, artists and citizens The 2022–3 Women, Life, Freedom protests set Iran aflame. Today, the fire still burns, as Iranians all across the country down their tools and take to the streets to demand social and economic justice: the right to a normal life.
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In What Iranians Want, Arash Azizi shows us how Iranians nurtured the flame of resistance since the very inception of the Islamic Republic in 1979. From mass strikes in Kurdistan to Hijab burnings, for decades Iranians have put their lives on the line to demand a better future – an end to crushing poverty, political liberty and greater social equality. Ayatollah Khamenei’s order is built on sand. They may crush protestors in blood today but tomorrow Iranians will rise up again and proclaim their freedom.
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A concise, serious read shaped by Iran, rights, and the politics of daily life.
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- Iranian history through a human-rights lens
- Women, life, religion in conversation
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- Category-search momentum
- A sustained narrative pace
Where it sits
| Middle Eastern Politics | 64% |
|---|---|
| Iranian History | 30% |
| Activism & Social Justice | 25% |
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Publisher categories
- Iranian History
- Human Rights
- Middle Eastern Politics
- Religion & Politics
- Authors
- Arash Azizi
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Published
- October 14, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Iranian History