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Female Politicians Fail To Defend Rights Of Women Prisoners
February 04, 2018
Human rights groups continue their efforts to determine the fate of girls and women who were arrested during nationwide protests in December,...
Remembering Ghafour Youssefiani: Diplomat, Innovator and Equestrian
February 03, 2018
Former diplomat and innovator, Ghafour Youssefiani has died of natural causes at the age of 90.
Based in Washington, D.C., Youseffiani passed away...
Naked Woman Spotted Walking in Bandar-e Anzali
February 02, 2018
On January 24, a middle-aged woman was reportedly spotted walking naked during the mid-day rush hour in one of the busiest streets...
Protesters at Iran’s World Heritage Sites Demand Unpaid Salaries
February 01, 2018
On January 28, workers at the Chogha Zanbil-Haft Tapeh World Heritage site — an ancient Elamite complex founded in 1,200 B.C. in...
Domestic Violence Against Women is Rampant in Iran, Studies Show
January 26, 2018
Recent data has shown that women suffer domestic abuse at a higher rate than children and elderly in Iran, according to Maryam...
Arrest Of Underage Street Vendors Sparks Public Outrage
January 26, 201
The recent arrest of a group of underage street peddlers by the authorities in the city of Borujerd has drawn sharp...
Iranian Football Fans Rush To Buy World Cup Tickets
January 25, 2018
The Random Selection Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia tickets was held at Iran’s Football Federation headquarters on January...
Play About Prostitutes Is Banned From Iran’s Fajr Festival
January 25, 2018
Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has refused to reissue a permit for the play “A Barren Day” which was set...
On Foreign Interference: An Interview with Dr. Mehrad Khonsari
January 24, 2018
By Ali Jalali
The Iranian authorities have accused a number of individuals and foreign powers of instigating the nationwide civil unrest, which started on December 28...
Italy and Iran Sign 5 Billion Euro Investment Agreement
January 22, 2018
By Ahmad Rafat
On January 11, Italy and Iran signed a framework credit agreement worth 5billion euros which will help Italian companies invest...
Why Did an Iranian Tanker Sink In Chinese Waters
January 21, 2018
On January 6, an Iranian tanker, Sanchi, carrying 136,000 tonnes of light oil, collided with a Hong Kong-registered bulk freighter, CF Crystal,...
The Women’s Rights Movement in Iran: Interview with An Activist
January 21, 2018
By Ellahe Bograt
The genesis of the women’s movement in Iran can be traced back to the events that led to the Constitutional Revolution...
Iranian Labor Laws Fail to Protect Women in Workplace
January 20, 2018
Recent changes in Iran's labor laws increased the maternity-leave entitlement for women employees from six to nine months. However, many employers fail...
The Leader-Leaks: Khamenei Argues Against His Own Eligibility as Supreme Leader
January 17, 2018
By Dr. Ali M. Pedram
Less than two weeks after the eruption of widespread protests in Iran, 19 minutes of one of the...
The Raw Power of the Street
January 12, 2018
By Yousef Mosaddeqi
The Iranian Green Movement was born after the 2009 presidential election in which protesters demanded the removal of President Mahmoud...
Political Reform: A Ploy By Iran’s Regime To Hang On
January 11, 2018
By Reza Parchizadeh
Throughout history, every despotic regime has rushed to institute reforms before its impending demise. The Islamic Republic of Iran is...
Iran Blames Unrest on Domestic and Foreign Enemies
January 10, 2018
By Alireza Kermani
The Iranian authorities have accused a number of individuals and countries of instigating the nationwide civil unrest which started on...