Georgetown Honors Iran’s First Minister for Women, Mahnaz Afkhami
By Nazenin Ansari
Georgetown University honored the legacy of Iran’s first and only Minister for Women’s Affairs, Mahnaz Afkhami, in a symposium on Nov. 4. Afkhami, who spoke at the symposium, held the position from...
U.S. Gives Activist Fariba Balouch ‘International Women of Courage’ Award
By Nazenin Ansari
Fariba Balouch, an advocate for the rights of women and of the citizens of Balouchistan in Iran is among the 13 winners of the International Women of Courage award granted annually by...
Women’s Rights & Sexuality in Revolutionary Iran: Interview with Novelist Ingrid Leksand
By Nazenin Ansari
Born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1960, Ingrid Leksand (not the author's real name) moved to the UK with her family when she was five years old. Her father was an engineer whose...
The Gonabadi Dervishes: Gnostics, Royal Advisors, Political and Religious Adversaries
by Nazenin Ansari
In the latest strike against Gonabadi dervishes of the Nematollahi Order in Iran, government authorities have isolated Dr. NoorAli Tabandeh, its spiritual master (Gutb), from his bodyguards and trusted assistants. They had...
Iran’s Nowruz Celebration: An Interview with Dr. Jessica Emami
By Nazenin Ansari
On Thursday, March 20, Iranians gathered at significant historical sites across the country to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, while also calling for the restoration of the monarchy. The crowds chanted...
London Mayor Khan Denies Praising Tehran’s Efforts to Combat Coronavirus
By Nazenin Ansari
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s office refuted claims by the Iranian media that he had described the Iranian government as having done a better job of combatting the coronavirus.
Following a Skype exchange...
The Kayhan Life Interview: Dr. Firouz Naderi on Sanctions and Future of Iran
By Nazenin Ansari
First Published on: Oct 17, 2018
Dr. Firouz Naderi is internationally recognized as the man who led the Mars Exploration Program at NASA and the successful landing of the Mars Exploration Rovers: Spirit and Opportunity. Today, his...
Breaking the Barriers to Gender Equality: Interview with Author Nina Ansary
By Nazenin Ansari
Did you know that the world’s first chemist was a woman?
Or that the first female astronomer and the first female mathematician were both from the Middle East?
These are some of the revelations...
INTERVIEW: Dr. Azmayesh Discusses Plight of Iran’s Dervishes, Reza Pahlavi’s Chances
By Nazenin Ansari
The Ni’matullahi lineage of Sultan Ali Shahi Gonabadi is one of the most well-known mystical orders in Iran, dating back to around the 14th century AD. The Gonabadi dervishes follow the school...
Leader of Left in UK Parliament: Support Workers in Iran, Ban IRGC
By Nazenin Ansari
Iran is witnessing a surge of protests by workers in various sectors, including nurses, gold merchants, retirees, teachers, truck drivers, and oil and gas employees. These protests, which have been ongoing since...
