Tehran’s theocracy is burning out, and former political prisoner, human rights advocate, and entrepreneur Shirin Nariman says the free world must seize this moment to turn up the heat. As Iran’s ruling regime faces growing internal dissent, economic collapse, and deepening international isolation, Nariman argues that global democracies have a moral obligation to support the Iranian people’s push for liberty. She emphasizes that sanctions targeting regime elites, amplifying the voices of dissidents, and holding Tehran accountable for human rights abuses can accelerate meaningful change. According to Nariman, the Iranian people are closer than ever to breaking free—and they need the world to stand firmly on their side.