Powerful testimony. Decades of research. More than 180 speaking engagements.
From national conferences to churches, universities, and private events, Anni Cyrus delivers compelling, evidence-driven presentations that challenge conventional narratives, confront difficult questions, and leave audiences with a deeper understanding of the issues shaping our world.
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The Woman Behind the Research
Born in Iran and raised under Sharia, Aynaz “Anni” Cyrus survived forced child marriage, religious persecution, and life as a teenage refugee before finding freedom in the United States. A former Muslim who later embraced Jesus Christ, she transformed decades of firsthand experience, cultural knowledge, and independent research into a mission dedicated to exposing the ideological, political, and psychological dimensions of Islamism. Today, Anni is an Iranian-American investigative author, international speaker, and founder of Live Up To Freedom, bringing a perspective shaped not only by what she has studied, but by what she has lived.
A Voice Across America
More Than 180 Speaking Engagements Nationwide
With more than 180 speaking engagements across the United States and Canada, Aynaz “Anni” Cyrus brings years of experience addressing audiences on national security, Sharia, religious freedom, political Islam, and the ideological challenges facing Western civilization.
Her speaking engagements have taken her from Sacramento, California, to Washington, D.C.; from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Chicago, Illinois; and from Dearborn, Michigan, to Kansas City, Missouri. She has also addressed audiences in Toronto, Canada; Waukesha, Wisconsin; Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri; Rapid City and Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Rochester, Minnesota; Nashville, Tennessee; and communities throughout the country.
Beginning with her nationally organized Anti-Sharia tours in 2017 and 2018, Anni has continued bringing her firsthand experience and investigative research to conferences, churches, civic organizations, and public-policy audiences.
Whether addressing an intimate gathering or a large national conference, Anni combines personal testimony, historical research, primary-source documentation, and direct commentary to deliver presentations that challenge audiences to examine complex issues beyond headlines and political talking points.
Three Decades of Experience, Research & Media
Aynaz “Anni” Cyrus brings more than three decades of firsthand cultural experience, investigative research, and an extensive career in broadcasting, journalism, and media production to her work.
As founder and host of Live Up To Freedom, Anni has established a platform for examining national security, religious doctrine, geopolitical developments, and the ideological movements influencing Western societies. Her broadcasting career includes partnerships with Worldview Weekend and Worldview Tube, producing The Glazov Gang, and leadership positions as National Director of American Truth Project, Line Producer at Lindell TV, and Director of Programming at Patriot TV.
Her work and personal testimony have also brought her into conversations with prominent media personalities, including Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham, Graham Ledger, and Frank Gaffney, as well as appearances associated with Newsmax and Stop Sharia.
Anni’s investigative writing has appeared in publications including American Thinker and FrontPage Magazine, with her research and commentary also reaching audiences through Jihad Watch, Sharia Watch, and other independent media outlets.
Fluent in Farsi, Anni draws directly from Iranian-language speeches, government statements, political reporting, and historical sources. Her reporting examines Iranian regime strategy, human rights abuses, regional proxy networks, and political developments often inaccessible to English-speaking audiences.
Combining firsthand experience with documentary research and years of media production, Anni brings audiences an informed perspective on the relationship between ideology, public policy, national security, and individual liberty.
Bestselling Author & Independent Journalist
Aynaz “Anni” Cyrus is the author of two groundbreaking works examining Islamic doctrine, political ideology, and the historical foundations of contemporary Islamist movements. Drawing upon firsthand experience, cultural knowledge, and independent research, her books challenge readers to examine primary sources, historical evidence, and the relationship between religious doctrine and political power.
Both books have received recognition through Amazon’s bestseller and new-release rankings, with The Qur’an Paradox reaching #1 New Release in its category. Her published research has also received endorsements from established authors and commentators, including Robert Spencer.
The Architecture of Jihad
A comprehensive examination of the ideological, legal, historical, and strategic dimensions of jihad. Through documented sources and historical analysis, Anni explores the interconnected methods through which Islamist movements pursue political, cultural, financial, and institutional influence. Get the Book.
The Qur’an Paradox: Divine Revelation or Human Trap?
A critical examination of the Qur’an through its own claims, internal consistency, and historical context. Using Qur’anic passages and traditional Islamic sources, Anni invites readers to investigate the text and evaluate its theological and philosophical claims. Get the Book.
Beyond the Books
Anni is also a bestselling Substack writer whose independent reporting and commentary examine national security, Iranian politics, religious doctrine, ideological movements, and developments affecting Western society.
Through her books, investigative articles, and ongoing research, Anni continues to bring complex subjects to readers and audiences seeking deeper examination beyond conventional media coverage.
