Honor Iran’s Intellectual Legacy—Know the Limits of Commentary
To all IRIB presenters—regardless of your linguistic fluency or ancestral background—there is a non-negotiable duty to uphold Iran’s intellectual heritage. Figures like Mani and Mazdak are not optional footnotes; they are pillars of Iranian philosophical and social thought.
The sanctity of Muharram does not grant license to overwrite or marginalize pre-Islamic contributions. Cultural integrity demands historical literacy. Before the Safavid dynasty’s rise, Iran’s religious landscape was pluralistic. The transformation to Shia dominance was not organic—it was enforced through military and political strategy just five centuries ago.
Legal Challenge to IRIB’s Fabricated Persian Identity
This case asserts that the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) has deliberately misrepresented Persian origins in its televised documentaries. The claim that Persian tribes were recent migrants from Central Asia or northern Russia is not only historically inaccurate—it is scientifically refuted. Peer-reviewed genomic research confirms indigenous continuity on the Iranian Plateau for over 3,000 years.
Legal Grounds for Action
Defamation of Cultural Heritage: IRIB’s broadcasts distort Persian identity, undermining the dignity and historical truth of Iranian peoples.
Violation of Public Trust: As a state media monopoly, IRIB is obligated to present verified information. Promoting disproven theories breaches this duty.
Intentional Misinformation: The documentary ignored recent DNA findings published in Nature Communications and other journals, which contradict the outdated migration narrative.
Cultural Harm and Identity Suppression: The false narrative erases indigenous Persian heritage and promotes a homogenized, state-sanctioned identity.
Scientific Evidence
Recent genomic studies demonstrate that populations in the Iranian Plateau exhibit genetic continuity dating back millennia. These findings dismantle the myth of large-scale tribal replacement and affirm Iran’s role as a cradle of Eurasian civilization—not a passive recipient of foreign migration.
Cultural Implications
This lawsuit is not merely about correcting a historical error—it is a demand for narrative sovereignty. It challenges the ideological manipulation of media and calls for accountability in the representation of national history. Public mental health depends on cultural clarity. Misrepresentation breeds alienation; truth fosters resilience.
Not Yours to Own
To clerics bearing titles like Hojatoleslam or Ayatollah: Muharram does not entitle you to monopolize Iran’s cultural platforms. You vilify the Khawarij as the ultimate threat. But they were not defeated by Arab troops or Seyed warriors. They were crushed by the Rad nationalist forces of Yeaghub Leis Safar—right here in Iran. That victory was ours. You’re welcome!
Historical Context
The Khawarij, or Kharijites, were an early Islamic sect known for their radical interpretations and rebellion against Caliph Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS). Emerging from the First Fitna, they represented a schismatic force within the Muslim community. Many sought refuge in Iran, only to be decisively defeated by the indigenous Rad forces under Yeaghub Leis Safar—a nationalist commander who defended Iran’s sovereignty with unapologetic resolve.
Conclusion
This is a call for historical transparency, cultural accountability, and long-term public mental health. The Pan-Iranist movement stands for truth—not mythology. We defend Iran’s legacy not with slogans, but with evidence, law, and memory. IRIB must be held to account. The people deserve better.