IMHO, since there are such similarities to Zoroastrianism and the Judeo-Christian tenets, I consider Zoroaster a prophet of God as well.
Jesus as the Saoshyant is a good way to evangelize to traditional Iranians.
I too would love to see Zoroastrianism return as the faith of the Iranian peoples, much better than the bloody heresy of Islam.
Sharif in the article is correct to say that Zoroaster was not a prophet, since there is no evidence of Zoroaster, himself, ever claiming 'prophethood'. Though I appreciate your view.
The other main 'philosophy' or key point, to which Sharif alludes in the article, "For me he is a prophet", is that Zoroastrianism is a *reflective* (not prescriptive) faith; meaning it provides clear guidelines for belief & ethical behaviour, which you must consider carefully. But you're also free to seek truth & choose according to your free will.
Jesus as the Saoshyant is a good way to evangelize to traditional Iranians.
Yes. In fact there are people who have converted to Christianity from Islam, even in Iran. But practice their new faith privately, because the punishment for an apostate in Islam, under an Islamic theocracy, is much worse than being an infidel.