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The Sassanid Lineage Continues

Some believe that the Sassanid dynasty came to an end; however, when Yazdegerd III was killed due to the treachery of his son-in-law, his daughter Jahan Banu took charge of the resistance. She executed her husband for this betrayal, gathered an army, marched as far as Nishapur, and brought the region under her control. Another of her sisters—who had become the wife of Imam Hussein (AS)—traveled to the realm of Rayy. There, she assembled a vast force comprising Alavids, Tabaris, Daylamites, Saffarids, Tahirids, Buyids, and Ziyarids. Together with the descendants of Yazdegerd III—who came to be known as *Imamzadehs* (descendants of the Imams)—they prevented the Umayyads from establishing a presence in Iran. A third daughter, Mehr Banu—the wife of Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr—traveled to Egypt by the decree of Imam Ali (AS), having been appointed to govern the province following the martyrdom of Malik al-Ashtar. To this day, her tomb in Egypt serves as a place of pilgrimage for those who revere her, and she is known there as *Malek al-Fars* (The Queen of the Persians). Jahan Banu herself submitted to the authority of Imam Ali (AS) during his era—a moment that can be interpreted as the submission of a "Shi'a Iran" to the Imam. She subsequently traveled to Medina, where, by the instruction of Imam Ali (AS), she and her sisters were treated with great honor; all three sisters lived a royal existence in a district of Medina (and Kufa) known as the "Iranian Quarter." Following Shahr Banu, Imam Sajjad—who was the grandson of Yazdegerd III—assumed the reins of leadership. This lineage continues to the present day; for instance, the genealogy of Mr. Khamenei traces back to Imam Sajjad. Thus, through his maternal line, he is connected to the Sassanids, while through his paternal line, he traces back to Cyrus (making him a *Qurashi*). Furthermore, the name "Khameneh" is, in fact, a linguistic evolution of "Achaemenes" (*Hakhamanesh*), having transformed over the course of time. Ayatollah Sistani is also a descendant of Imam Sajjad via the Saffarid line—much as Zayd was the grandson of Bibi Shahrbanu—and the Zaydis are likewise Husayni (Houthi). It is said that the lineage of the Yemenis traces back to the Tabaris and Yahya ibn Zayd. Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah also possesses Yemeni or Mazandarani ancestry; furthermore, there is a significant presence of Tabaris and Alawis in Türkiye and Syria, while the Ismailis and Fatimids are found in Egypt.

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A Few Pieces of Advice for Trump

Iranians who collaborate with Trump fall into three categories. The first group consists, in all likelihood, of spies; naturally, all their “clever” maneuvers are contrived, and ultimately, their intelligence ends up on the table [in Tehran]. This renders Trump’s decisions impotent and sterile, as his hand is effectively revealed to Iran. The second group consists of American agents who genuinely desire a Trump victory; however, due to their distance from Iran, they lack the accurate analysis that would actually be of use to Trump—meaning any money paid to them is simply money thrown to the wind. More dangerous than these, however, is the third group: those who have used Trump as a ladder—placing their feet upon his shoulders—in hopes of becoming the leaders of Iran. They might even spend their own money or cover the costs of a military campaign, but since they lack any genuine base of support within Iran, any analysis they provide is actually intended to undermine Trump—lest he fail to grant them the positions they seek. In short, all the miscalculations made by Trump and the United States over the last half-century stem from the delusional information they have been fed. Therefore, it would be better for Trump to submit to Seyyed Mojtaba and pledge his allegiance to him; for he is a “knowledgeable enemy,” and he would never betray someone with whom he has shaken hands.

Ahmad Mahini, Candidate for the Presidency of the United States

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What Is an Existential War?

An existential war is derived from the "clash of civilizations." Its distinction from the clash of civilizations lies in its reciprocal nature—essentially a "them or us" scenario. In contrast, the clash of civilizations is often viewed as one-sided, favoring the "modern" civilization—a concept rooted in Ibn Khaldun’s theory of *asabiyyah* (social cohesion/group solidarity). Consequently, a conflict between Islam and the Jews would inevitably favor Islam, as it represents a newer, more cohesive force. While setbacks may occur along the way, they are merely "zigzag" movements—temporary reverses that are quickly rectified. For instance, during the early days of Islam, the Prophet engaged in approximately 81 existential conflicts; the Jews genuinely sought the total destruction of the Muslims, yet God’s promise ensured the victory of the Muslim community. Even when defeats occurred in a few instances, they served as vital lessons, preventing the Muslims from becoming arrogant or losing sight of their purpose. In the present day, although figures like Trump speak of destroying Iran, or Netanyahu discusses the collapse of the Islamic Republic, they know these claims are hollow—mere electioneering rhetoric. This is because Islam has already taken root within the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Israel, and beyond. Furthermore, should there be any faltering in Iran, the very citizens of the U.S., France, and Israel would themselves bring about the downfall of Zionism and imperialism—the sound of their breaking bones can already be heard.

Ahmad Mahini, Candidate for the Presidency of the United States

Think Tank for the Study of Power (Eqtedar-shenasi), Bibi Shahrbanu International University