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Rezaian Urges U.S. to Prepare for Iran's Future

1/15/2026

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Jason Rezaian, former Washington Post correspondent, spent 544 days detained in Iran and urges U.S. President Donald Trump to prepare for a post-Islamic Republic era.
In an op-ed, he recalls his 2014 arrest tied to U.S.-Iran nuclear coverage.
He notes protests against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
He says U.S. pressure predates the Trump administration.
He predicts future leadership is likely inside Iran and urges engaging local changemakers.

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Story summary

Jason Rezaian, former Washington Post correspondent, spent 544 days detained in Iran and urges U.S. President Donald Trump to prepare for a post-Islamic Republic era.
In an op-ed, he recalls his 2014 arrest tied to U.S.-Iran nuclear coverage.
He notes protests against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
He says U.S. pressure predates the Trump administration.
He predicts future leadership is likely inside Iran and urges engaging local changemakers.