Flash Briefing: May. 31, 2025
KayhanLife · Flash Briefing 31.05.25
May 31 - Iran’s government has caused global alarm at the continued rise in executions in the country, with at least 113 reported executions in the first 25 days of May,...
Iran’s Truck Drivers Strike Ongoing Amid Calls for Solidarity
https://youtu.be/F0_6eZuqQYc
By Kayhan Life Staff: Iran’s truck drivers have entered the eighth day of their nationwide strike, demanding better working conditions and protesting economic hardships. The movement, which began on May 18, has spread to over...
Joint Declaration of 13 Iranian Civil Society Groups in Support of Striking Drivers
By Kayhan Life Staff
The nationwide strike by Iran’s truck drivers—the hardworking backbone of the country’s service sector—began on May 21 as a protest against harsh working conditions, worsening living standards, crushing inflation, and years...
Islamic Republic Ordered Global Eradication of Bahá’ís in 1991, Report Says
By Natasha Phillips
A memorandum by Iran’s government issued on the instruction of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for the global eradication of the Bahá’í community, according to a May 26 report by the Geneva-based consultative body...
ANALYSIS: Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Stall Amid Threats of War
By Ahmad Rafat
The fifth round of negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear program took place on May 23 at the Omani ambassador’s residence in Rome.
The discussions,...
Tehran Cornered: Will Washington Relent or Escalate?
Artist: Behnam Mohammadi
By Kayhan Life Staff
Has the U.S. backed the Islamic Republic into a corner, much like a mouse caught in a trap?
The recent twists and turns in the nuclear negotiations have raised questions on...
Flash Briefing: May. 24, 2025
KayhanLife · Flash Briefing 24.05.25
May 24 - The UK Home Office said it would be considering proscribing several Iran-backed groups as terrorist organizations following the publication of a report about the legal gaps in...
Exclusive: How Hezbollah’s Funding and Arms Supplies Have Been Severely Disrupted
By Kayhan Life Staff
Hezbollah is “in its most vulnerable state in decades,” and despite its propaganda, it has “effectively been brought to its knees” following the death of its leader Hassan Nasrallah, according to...
At Cannes Film Festival, Directors Panahi, Roustayi Are Contenders for Palme d’Or
By Nazanine Nouri
The acclaimed Iranian filmmakers Jafar Panahi and Saeed Roustayi are contenders for the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, the world’s most important cinematic competition. The prize, known as the Palme...
Trump on Iran: A Stark Reflection of the Persian Gulf
Artist: Behnam Mohammadi
By Kayhan Life Staff
President Donald Trump delivered a key address in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during his four-day visit to the Middle East. In his speech, he praised Persian Gulf countries for their impressive...
