May 2015
Soheila Baski, Contemporary Translator, Novelist, and Entrepreneur, Passed Away
Soheila Baski, a prominent Iranian translator, novelist, and entrepreneur, passed away after a long illness. She was known for her contributions to women's rights, literature,…
Reza Daneshvar, Creator of the Novel 'Khosrow Khoban', Passed Away in Exile
Reza Daneshvar, a notable Iranian novelist known for 'Khosrow Khoban', passed away at 68 due to cancer in Paris. His death has been mourned by…
Rentier Economy is an Economy of Inequality
The article discusses the relationship between rentier economics and inequality in Iran, highlighting how chronic inflation and unemployment exacerbate income disparities. It emphasizes the emergence…
Iran's History Turned a Page in Masjed Soleiman
The article discusses the historical significance of the oil discovery in Masjed Soleiman, which occurred 107 years ago, and its profound impact on Iran's political…
Praise for Goudarzi and Implicit Criticism of Rouhani on the Ministry of Sports Website
The Ministry of Sports has published a report praising Minister Mahmoud Goudarzi while criticizing President Rouhani for alleged interference in sports decisions. Kayhan newspaper supports…
Rousseau; From the Slavery of Desire to the Experience of Freedom
The article discusses the philosophical implications of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's ideas, particularly in relation to freedom and the social contract, and how they have been interpreted…
Political and Economic Issues in Iranian Kurdistan
A congress of Muslim Peshmerga Kurds was held in Sanandaj with key Islamic Republic leaders attending. Ayatollah Khamenei emphasized that attempts to destabilize the Kurdistan…
Keyvan Samimi: I Have New Responsibilities
Keyvan Samimi, a prominent political activist and journalist, was released from prison after serving six years for charges related to undermining national security. He expressed…
Mohamed Morsi, the ousted President of Egypt, sentenced to death
Mohamed Morsi, the former president of Egypt, has been sentenced to death for his involvement in a mass prison escape during the 2011 revolution. This…
Men Have Conquered the Walls of Tehran
The article discusses the phenomenon of graffiti in Tehran, highlighting its evolution from a revolutionary medium to a contemporary form of expression reflecting social, romantic,…
Mohammad Ali Sepanlou, the Poet of 'Tehran Epic', Passes Away
Mohammad Ali Sepanlou, a prominent Iranian poet and co-founder of the Iranian Writers' Association, passed away due to respiratory issues. His death was confirmed by…
Shirin Ebadi's Letter to Ahmed Shaheed Regarding 'Case Fabrication Against Narges Mohammadi'
Shirin Ebadi has called on UN Rapporteur Ahmed Shaheed to intervene for the release of Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist arrested in Tehran.…
Tehran Book Fair Opening: Rouhani Warns Against Subjective Censorship
At the opening of the Tehran International Book Fair, President Hassan Rouhani warned against subjective censorship of books, emphasizing the need for clear and transparent…
Iranian Poetry and the Issue of the People
Dariush Memar discusses his two new books, focusing on the relationship between poetry and social issues in Iran. His work explores the evolution of collectivism…