Blog – Yaashaar Hadadian

18Feb 2026 by Yaashaar

On Anxiety, Iran, and Where My Energy Truly Matters

Blog, Notes

Lately, the potential of a U.S. strike on Iran has been a source of deep stress, especially for those of us in the diaspora who aren’t physically there but carry all the weight of what’s happening. It’s easy to form a distorted picture of the atmosphere back in Iran when all you see are headlines, clips, and endless opinions. Judgment becomes unclear, anxiety becomes constant, and reality feels distant. Last night, I found myself doom-scrolling again, driven not by curiosity, but by stress. And then it hit me: the tragic events in Iran have occupied my mind far more than they should have for the past couple of years. I’m so wrapped up in them that I’m not giving the focus I need to my job. I’m pouring energy into…

24Jan 2026 by Yaashaar

When Silence Finally Breaks

Blog, Freedom, Politics

Revolutions don’t happen out of the blue, and we Iranians are not naïve or uneducated enough to believe this is the best form of power transition. Iranians have tried many times, at different stages of their history, to reform the system. When there is orchestrated fraud in the so-called voting system and people peacefully protest, whether about that fraud, their basic human rights such as the right to choose what they wear in public, or the country’s disastrous economic situation, which is a direct result of mismanagement, they are brutally suppressed, killed, and slaughtered under religious orders. What other choice does a nation have? Those in power are armed, while the people are defenseless. The most devastating part is that dictators have hired many PR firms, lobby groups, and media…

02Nov 2025 by Yaashaar

Thoughts as Architecture

Blog, Philosophy

The network of thoughts in our minds serves as the filter through which we perceive the world. It can amplify suffering or pleasure, magnify loss, or highlight opportunities. Sorting through these and shedding the negative ones is crucial to avoid dwelling in perpetual misery. That’s how we avoid turning echoes into walls. What we carry shapes what we see.Y.

10Oct 2025 by Yaashaar

Women Who Changed the Way We See Iran

Blog, Politics, Women

Throughout the past fifteen years, Iranian women have become the moral compass of a nation in conflict with itself. Each of them, some known only by a first name, others by an image that shook the world, stood up to a system built to silence them. Their courage, pain, and defiance have shaped how Iranians and the world see the regime, and how we understand the cost of dignity under oppression. This post is not to retell tragedies, but to honor those who turned personal sacrifice into collective awakening. 1. Neda Agha-Soltan (2009) Killed during the Green Movement protests, Neda’s death, captured on a Tehran street, became a global symbol of state brutality. Her last moments, seen by millions, marked a generational loss of innocence and a turning point in how…

10Aug 2025 by Yaashaar

Not All Fuel Is Worth Burning

Blog, Business

Fundraising can be a distraction for small teams. As a tech founder, I prefer bootstrapping until hitting the expansion roadblock. Accepting investment early on is only justified when it's not just about the money. Sometimes staying lean keeps you clear.Y.

06Jul 2025 by Yaashaar

The Subtle Trap of Prioritizing Wrong

Blog, Philosophy

The act of "prioritizing importance" can evolve into established norms or habits over time. Sometimes these tendencies can lead to distorted perceptions of reality, which themselves create the basis for feelings of self-doubt, self-criticism, and depression. Let this sink in.Y.

26Jun 2025 by Yaashaar

Onward Through the Simulation

Blog, Notes

The relentless simulations these days, they've become as familiar as the outfit I wrap myself in. With a strong trajectory, hacking through fate after years of effort and persistence and finally, crossing the gateway to ascend several levels higher, where I ride on the wings of tranquility. There’s peace in seeing through the veil, and still choosing to walk.No echo needed. Yaashaar

10Jun 2025 by Yaashaar

Vital Signs and Silent Eyes

Blog, Notes

I don’t get the hype around the Apple Watch or any smartwatch. Why would anyone wear something that could be exploited to read your vitals, especially with AI’s growing ability to interpret our intentions or thoughts? Some lines weren’t meant to be blurred. Let’s be careful what we call progress.How about not taking our freedom for granted?Some of us have learned that the hard way. Y.

06Jun 2025 by Yaashaar

Adaptation Is Part of Belonging

Blog, Views

You can understand why some people in immigrant-receiving countries get frustrated with certain immigrants: no one rolled out a red carpet to help them learn about the immigrants’ language or culture. If they’re curious, they ask questions. Some might travel. But for most, it doesn’t really matter. Speaking loudly in your native language in public spaces where the official language is, say, English or French, or pushing street celebrations and street concerts in people’s faces, only damages the credibility of an immigrant community. If you’re planning to become a citizen, you need to adapt to the culture of that country and speak its language fluently. You can’t expect to hold on to every part of your cultural identity unchanged and assume the surrounding society won’t respond to that in some…

05Jun 2025 by Yaashaar

For Elaheh, and Every Woman Failed by the System

Blog, Politics

The murder of Elaheh Hosseinnejad is a heartbreaking tragedy that fills me with sorrow and anger. A young woman, full of life and potential, taken too soon. https://iranwire.com/en/women/141790-iranian-woman-found-murdered-after-suspicious-disappearance/ While I have no illusions about Iran’s government and its long history of repression and incompetence, I also recognize that crimes like this happen in many parts of the world, including countries like Canada. What makes the difference isn't just where it happened, but how societies respond. Do they investigate transparently? Do they hold institutions accountable? Do they reform to prevent the next tragedy? Too often, in Iran, the answer is no. If we truly want justice for Elaheh, it can’t stop at outrage. It has to push for change; real, structural change that protects women everywhere and makes sure their lives…