Thursday, January 30, 2025

The Last Sway: Ayatollah’s Tightrope of Terror

Artist: Behnam Mohammadi By Kayhan Life Staff International human rights organizations have sounded the alarm over the escalating number of executions in the Islamic Republic of Iran. In October alone, at least 166 people were executed,...
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Flash Briefing: Nov. 23, 2024

 KayhanLife · Flash Briefing 23.11.24 Nov. 23 - The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on Thursday for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel’s former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, for crimes against humanity relating...

ANALYSIS: With Trump Back In White House, U.S.’s Iran Policy Will Change

By Ahmad Rafat Donald Trump’s victory in the recent U.S. presidential elections and his return to the White House in January may lead to significant changes in the Middle East. While Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei...

Iran’s Female Prisoners Condemn Executions As 40 Political Prisoners Face Death 

By Natasha Phillips   Female prisoners detained in Iran’s notorious Evin prison in Tehran issued a statement on Nov. 16 condemning the increasing number of executions by the Islamic Republic, while drawing attention to the plight...

Christie’s to Auction Major Work by Bahman Mohasses to Benefit Farah Pahlavi Foundation

By Firouzeh Nabavi A major work by the renowned Iranian artist Bahman Mohasses (1931-2010) will be auctioned at Christie’s in New York on Nov. 22. “Young Minotaur Finding a Piece of Thread” (1985) was a...

ANALYSIS: Iran’s Energy Crisis Signals Imminent National Catastrophe

By Kayhan Life Staff Indicators of an energy crisis in Iran have been apparent for some time, but new developments have emerged in recent weeks. The Ministry of Energy has taken the unprecedented step of...

Trapped in the Frayed Cord of Misguided Priorities

Artist: Ahmad Barakizadeh By Kayhan Life Staff Iran, which has the world's third-largest oil and second-largest natural gas reserves, is grappling with severe fuel shortages and frequent electricity outages. This crisis is occurring despite Iran's oil exports...
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London Rally in Solidarity with Ahoo Daryaie and Women’s Rights in Iran 

By Kayhan Life Staff On 8 Nov., a demonstration was held in London to raise awareness about the ongoing persecution of women in Iran. Iranian and non-Iranian activists marched from Parliament Square to Trafalgar Square,...

Womanhood as a Force for Change

Artist: Ahmad Barakizadeh   By Kayhan Life Staff This week, the world was reminded of the systemic discrimination and violence against women in Iran due to the assault against Ahoo Daryaie and the suicide of 16-year-old Arezoo...
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‘Woman Life Freedom’ Murals in Israel: Interview With Hooman Khalili

By Nazenin Ansari Hooman Khalili, an artist, filmmaker, and former radio talk show host, is the first artist invited by Israel to create ‘Woman Life Freedom’ murals there. Last week, he unveiled his 18th and final...