“I have seen what the Mullahs’ regime has exported to Iraq, and that has made my country what it is today”—Iraqi Activist Sarah Idan
21st February 2026
Human rights activist and founder of the NGO Humanity Forward Sarah Idan was the first Iraqi woman to participate in the Miss Universe pageant in 45 years. However, a photo with the Israeli contestant forced her and her family to leave Iraq permanently. Idan has been an ambassador for UN Watch and is a staunch advocate for peace with Israel. In this interview, we discuss the situation in Iraq and the possibility of political change in Iran.