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This Is Not Another Petition: Why We Are Cyrus Is Going to Congress on July 14–16
On July 14–16, the We Are Cyrus team will personally deliver thousands of petition signatures to Congress while advocating for a resolution recognizing the Iranian Democratic Movement. Here's why this petition is different, and why your signature matters.

Brian Taef
Jun 274 min read


More Than a Game: What the 2026 World Cup Means to Many Iranians
For most countries, the FIFA World Cup is a celebration of sport and national pride. For millions of Iranians in the diaspora, it is something far more complicated. These matches carry the weight of exile, grief, and an unbreakable love for a nation they carry in their hearts across thousands of miles and decades of history.

Donya Ziraksari
Jun 154 min read


We Are Cyrus Virtual Town Hall: Iranian Americans Gathering July 2nd
We Are Cyrus is hosting a free virtual town hall on July 2nd, open to everyone. Our founders will share the vision for Iranian American civic engagement, introduce chapter leaders from across the country, and take your questions live.

Brian Taef
Jun 103 min read


Iranian-Americans Launch National Civic Movement Inspired by the Legacy That Helped Shape America
With supporters already active across 24 states before its official launch, We Are Cyrus opens its doors as a national grassroots force dedicated to awakening Iranian-American civic participation AUSTIN, Texas - We Are Cyrus today announced its national launch as a grassroots movement dedicated to mobilizing Iranian-Americans and their allies to become an active, organized force in American civic life. Unlike many organizations that launch and then build, We Are Cyrus opens i

Brian Taef
Jun 32 min read


Iranian American Civic Engagement: Why the Stakes Have Never Been Higher
Most Iranian Americans know what it feels like to lose freedom. Few are using the freedom they have. Here is why that has to change.

Brian Taef
May 267 min read


Who We Are: The Mission Behind We Are Cyrus
There are moments in history when people are called to stay silent, and moments when people are called to stand up. We believe this is one of those moments. We Are Cyrus was created to unite Iranian Americans and freedom-minded people around a simple but powerful idea: freedom survives only when good people participate. Tens of millions of Iranians fled oppression, censorship, corruption, war, and authoritarian rule in search of something better. America became home not becau

Brian Taef
May 262 min read
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