Samira Sahebi
Secretary of the board of Free Iran PDX and community organizer for Iranians in Portland, providing perspective on the Iranian community's response to developments in Iran.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 12min
Iranian in Portland shares perspective on ongoing conflict in Iran
Samira Sahebi, secretary of the board at Free Iran PDX and Portland community organizer, explains why she left Iran and how the regime shaped daily life. She describes communication challenges with family back home and reflects on reactions to Khamenei’s death. Samira also discusses fears of fragmentation, lessons from past U.S. interventions, and hopes for a democratic future with minimal bloodshed.
