Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Says People of Iran Are ‘Ultimate Decision-Makers’
By Kayhan Life Staff
During a virtual meeting with the Social Democracy Society of Iran on July 15, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi voiced his views on freedom movements in the country, outlining positions he had...
Luxury Handbags Crafted With Plants: Persia Foundation’s Latest Webinar
By Tahirih Danesh
The Persia Educational Foundation focused on a highly topical issue in its latest webinar: sustainability and innovation in the world of fashion. The webinar featured pioneering women who are revolutionizing the world...
Mother of Iranian Teenager Killed in Protest Sentenced to 100 Lashes, Report Says
By Kayhan Life Staff
Mahboubeh Ramezani, the mother of Pejman Gholipour — a teenager killed by security forces during the November 2019 nationwide protests in Karaj, northwest of Tehran — has been given a one-month...
Iranian Women Protest Against Mandatory Veiling on ‘Chastity and Hijab Day’
By Kayhan Life Staff
Girls and women across Iran removed their headscarves in public, defying the mandatory hijab rule on July 12, designated as “Hijab and Chastity Day” by the Islamic Republic.
The day marks the...
Iran’s Arrest of Filmmakers Rasoulof and Alahmad Condemned By Film Industry
By Kayhan Life Staff
More than 300 activists and people working in the Iranian film industry have signed an online petition titled “Lay Down Your Weapon,” condemning the arrest of the award-winning director Mohammad Rasoulof...
Iran’s President Raisi Calls for Enforcement of ‘Hijab and Chastity Law’
By Kayhan Life Staff
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has ordered the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution to enforce the “Hijab and Chastity Law,” the Tehran-based Entekhab newspaper reported on July 6.
“Regarding hijab and chastity,...
Empress Farah Urges FIFA to Defend Iranian Women’s Right to Watch Sports Events
By Kayhan Life Staff
Empress Farah Pahlavi has called on Giovanni Vincenzo Infantino, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) president, to use the forthcoming Qatar World Cup 2022 to advocate for Iranian women’s rights...
Iran Hyperinflation Sends Food Prices Soaring By As Much As 332%
By Kayhan Life Staff
A recent report by the Statistical Center of Iran (SCI) listed 53 food products affected by rising inflation in cities across the country, with 37 items experiencing a price hike of...
‘Illegal’ Antiquities Auction in Tehran Criticized by Tourism Ministry, Shirin Ebadi
By Kayhan Life Staff
The Iranian Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicraft (MCTH) has complained about a recent “illegal” art auction held in Tehran, which generated $1.58 million in profit from the sale of...
Iranian Women’s National Taekwondo Team Wins the 2022 Asian Championships
By Kayhan Life Staff
Iranian women’s national taekwondo team won first place at the 2022 Asian Taekwondo Championships, taking home three gold, two silver, and one bronze model, and scoring a historic achievement in women’s...
