Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Shah’s First Wife, Princess Fawzia of Egypt, Is Remembered in Cairo Exhibition

By Ahmad Rafat Fawzia Fuad (1921–2013) was an Egyptian princess who became the first wife of the late Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in 1939 when she was only 17 years old. The marriage, officially ended...

Iranian-American Group Files Complaint About BBC Persian Report

 By Kayhan Life Staff The U.S.-based National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFDI) has lodged a formal complaint with the BBC Persian Service for a reference made to Iranians who have objected to the appointment...

OPINION: The Warsaw Conference: Exclusive Kayhan Life Account

By Ahmad Rafat Two-day summit attended by senior representatives from more than 60 countries titled “Ministerial to Promote a Future of Peace and Security in the Middle East” concluded its work on February 14 in...

ANALYSIS: Islamic Republic Elections Draw Worst-Ever Turnout

By Ahmad Rafat Elections for the Majlis (Iranian Parliament) and the sixth Assembly of Experts (which has the power to appoint Iran’s Supreme Leader) were held on March 1. According to official data, the recent election...

World Marks Day Against Death Penalty; Iran Holds Second-Highest Execution Rate

By Ahmad Rafat The 19th World Day Against the Death Penalty will be held on Oct. 10. Iran holds the second-highest record (after China) for executions in recent years. This special day was initially organized in...

Awardwinning Filmmaker Rasoulof Speaks to Kayhan Life; Movie Is Out in Europe

By Ahmad Rafat The award-winning Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof’s film “There Is No Evil” (2020) has just been released in cinemas across Europe. The film has won the top prize at several film festivals, including...
Josep Borrell and Federica Mogherini

ANALYSIS: New EU Foreign Policy Chief Borrell Is Sympathetic to Iran

By Ahmad Rafat Josep Borrell -- the current foreign minister of Spain, and soon-to-be High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy -- has, in the past, described Iran as a...

ANALYSIS: China’s Influence in the Middle East Is Expanding

By Ahmad Rafat   China’s efforts to expand its sphere of influence significantly in the Middle East and Africa in recent years have been a concern for the West. While China previously limited its aim to...

UK to Designate Wagner A Terrorist Group; No Designation For IRGC

By Ahmad Rafat   The UK government plans to designate the Wagner Group, a Russian state-funded private military company, a terrorist organization on Sept. 13. Under the Terrorism Act 2000, being a member of the Wagner Group...

Women and the Presidential Election

April 19, 2017 By Ahmad Rafat The fate of 1,636 candidates who have registered in the 12th presidential election is now in the hands of the Guardian Council. Meanwhile, many believe that the disqualification of the...