Representative of a third force when it comes to Iranian political spaces and inspired by the B1 Bridge in Karaj, and by the civilian infrastructure repeatedly damaged by bombs from the US and Israel, the symbol acknowledges rupture without accepting it as permanent. A hand extends into the broken span, symbolizing people stepping in where systems fail. At its base, three dots form the پ of Payandeh.

Principles for Payandeh Perspectives

Honest conversation
on Iran

For years, propaganda, censorship, and division have shaped and constrained discourse on Iran. We believe our community deserves better: honest conversation, fact-based dialogue, and thoughtful disagreement. Payandeh Perspectives exists to create space for our diaspora to engage across divergent perspectives, shared goals, and constructive dialogue.

How We Show Up

Principles for Participation

Our Shared Standards

To make this space possible, we ask all participants to engage in accordance with these shared principles.

Do's
  • Ask questions with curiosity and respect
  • Share opinions in good faith
  • Challenge ideas — including your own
  • Assume others care deeply about Iran, even in disagreement
  • Listen to understand, not just respond
  • Contribute to a constructive dialogue
Don'ts
  • Use questions as personal attacks
  • Spread rumors or unverified accusations
  • Interrupt speakers or other attendees
  • Escalate disagreements into confrontation
  • Dominate the space
  • Equate disagreement with disrespect