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MOHAAT: Center for Resistance, Sovereignty, and Development Studies
Welcome to the official homepage of the Center for Resistance, Sovereignty, and Development Studies (MOHAAT). We are a recently established center strategically located at the University of Tehran, created to serve as a hub for paradigm-shifting research and pedagogical interventions.
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POSTPONED – MOHAAT Inaugural Conference 2026
While the attempted destabilization was confronted and contained within a few days, the imperialist media apparatus has subsequently leveraged these events to manufacture consent for a potential military campaign against Iran. The threat of direct US aggression is severe, and the risk of attack remains elevated. Consequently, upon the advisory of the university, we have concluded that hosting a large international gathering in Iran at this juncture is inadvisable.
Update on the Review Outcome for the MOHAAT Inaugural Conference Submissions (Tehran, 2026)
The abstract review process is now completed, and decision notifications have been emailed to all applicants.
Keynote Speakers of the Inaugural Conference of MOHAAT in Tehran
Meet the Confrence Keynotes: Utsa Patnaik, Radhika Desai, Bijan Abdolkarimil, Prabhat Patnaik, Ali Kadri, Paris Yeros, and Max Ajl.
Against Imperial Confusion: International Working-Class Solidarity with Iran
This teach-in centres on the analyses and lived experiences of anti-imperialist Iranians during the 12-day US-Zionist aggression on Iran, particularly highlighting the resilience and critical role of the working class during the conflict.
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