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Atbin Moayedi

Atbin Moayedi

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Iran shouldn’t be at the World Cup

I love football. I’m a Manchester United season ticket holder who has watched Iran and England at three World Cups: Germany 2006, Brazil 2014 and...

24.04.2026 8

The Spectator

Atbin moayedi

Dubai is a city built on sand

Dubai is like the dazzling partner some people enjoy being seen with, but know deep down they would never marry. Style without substance. Attraction...

23.03.2026 20

The Spectator

Atbin moayedi

How the Islamic Republic tried – and failed – to destroy Iranian culture

The Islamic Republic in Iran is not only at war with the United States and Israel. For years, the country’s government has been waging war on...

12.03.2026 20

The Spectator

Atbin moayedi

The Iranian case for bombing Iran

Think about how bad things would have to be for ordinary Iranians to plead for Donald Trump to carry out military intervention against their own...

25.02.2026 10

The Spectator

Atbin Moayedi