A Republic Based on Execution
By Behnam Mohammadi
The execution of 27-year-old Navid Afkari shocked the entire world
Women Are Banned from Iran’s Wildlife Parks during Mating Season
By Behnam Mohammadi
Iran’s Department of Environment has issued a circular banning the presence of women environmental activists and female journalists in four environmental zones during the rutting season.
Double Fork for a Young Protester
By Behnam Mohammadi
Navid Afkari, an award winning wrestler arrested after a protest in Shiraz in August 2018, has been accused of murdering a security agent and moharebeh (waging war against God ). Afkari was...
Nationwide Strikes
By Behnam Mohammadi
Workers at 15 oil, gas, and petrochemical projects and four power plants in nine Iranian provinces have been on strike since Aug. 1, in the first large-scale industrial action by workers in...
Iran Holds Religious Ceremonies Despite Coronavirus
By Behnam Mohammadi
Hassan Rouhani called for Muharram mourning rituals to be observed throughout the country, despite criticism from scientists. Medical experts warned that the celebrations could lead to a surge in coronavirus cases after Iran...
