The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

The Iranian exiles bar where revolution is dreamed up

In a basement bar in Yerevan, Iranian rebel fighters, artists, and refugees gather over beer to discuss the realities of life under the Iranian regime — but they can’t stop looking over their shoulder

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Mar 01, 2026
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Editor’s note:

We’re launching a sister publication, called Iran War Dispatches, to cover the conflict closely.

We’ll be posting daily over there on Iran, so you have the optionality to stick with The Counteroffensive work, or subscribe there to add on our Iran reporting as well!

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