They Kill. Then Negotiate.
By Ahmad Barakizadeh
This week marked the 100th day since the January 2026 protests, known as the Sun and Lion Revolution, began as an outcry over economic hardship. It quickly grew into a nationwide challenge...
CARTOON: For the Islamic Republic, Iran Was A Launchpad. Now It’s A Lifeboat.
Artist: Ahmad Barakizadeh
By Kayhan Life Staff
On the night of July 4th, after a suspicious 22-day disappearance, the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei emerged from his bunker to attend the Ashura mourning ceremony at his...
The Islamic Republic’s U.S. Enmity: A Relentless Cycle of Conflict
Artist: Behnam Mohammadi
By Kayhan Life Staff
On Jan. 8, Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, criticized those advocating for negotiations with the US, claiming they are "intimidated by American policies."
In a speech to...
Trump’s Target: ‘The Unholy Alliance’
Artist: Behnam Mohammadi
By Kayhan Life Staff
US President Donald Trump is poised to relaunch his Maximum Pressure campaign against Iran, which he established during his first presidency in 2017. By imposing strong sanctions on the Islamic...
Feeding the IRGC: Dollars, Corn, and Soybeans
Artist: Behnam Mohammadi
By Kayhan Life Staff
The Washington-Tehran plan carries a bitter paradox: sweeteners meant to coax the Islamic Republic into compliance could end up feeding the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. If billions are unlocked and...
The Supreme Leader Is Dead. The Damage Lives On
Artist: Ahmad Barakizadeh
By Kayhan Life Staff
The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, was killed last week in Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran. For nearly four decades, Ali Khamenei presided over velayat-e faqih motlagh —...
