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...
ANALYSIS: What Is the Future of the Iran Nuclear Deal?
By Ahmad Rafat
What will be the outcome of the Vienna talks aimed at rebooting the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), or Iran nuclear deal? That is the question that all participants are...
ANALYSIS: Netanyahu Faces Blame for ‘Harmless Attack’ on Islamic Republic
By Kayhan Life Staff
Reports suggest that following the Israeli air strike on Isfahan’s defense facilities in central Iran on April 19, the authorities of the Islamic Republic were expecting a second wave of attacks....
ANALYSIS: How the Gaza Conflict Is Helping Iran
By Ahmad Rafat
The unfolding tragedy in Israel and the Gaza Strip shows just how quickly the Middle East can combust in the flames of war. It also makes clear that ordinary people are paying...
ANALYSIS: As Iran Nuclear Deal Expires, UN Sanctions Are Reinstated
By Ahmad Rafat
The nuclear agreement signed by the Islamic Republic of Iran in October 2015 with the three European countries -- Germany, France, and the United Kingdom (collectively known as the E3) -- alongside...
Singing About Hijab: Pop Vocalist Golazin Speaks to Kayhan Life
By Ahmad Rafat
Golazin Ardestani, better known as “Golazin” or “Gola,” is an Iranian-born Trap pop and urban singer. She has recently released her latest single, Haghmeh, which is about the mandatory hijab imposed on Iranian...
ANALYSIS: Taliban Comeback Will Shift Balance of Power in the Region
By Ahmad Rafat
The Taliban regained control of Afghanistan at lightning speed last week — 20 years after U.S. military forces removed them from power. Their return and territorial gains in such a short time...
Iranian Military Presence Near Golan Heights Alarms International Community
By Ahmad Rafat
In a surprise move on March 25, U.S. President Donald Trump recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, seized from Syria in the 1967 Six-Day War. Mr. Trump announced his decision during...
ANALYSIS: Abraham Accord Could Weaken Iran and Bring Peace to Middle East
By Ahmad Rafat
The Abraham Accord, a historic peace agreement reached between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Aug. 13, could end the 70-year conflict between Israelis and Palestinians and change the face...
Italy and Iran Sign 5 Billion Euro Investment Agreement
By Ahmad Rafat
On January 11, Italy and Iran signed a framework credit agreement worth 5billion euros, which will help Italian companies invest in Iran.
The agreement will allow Invitalia, an Italian state-own holding company, to...
