Friday, February 13, 2026

The Ayatollah’s Pivot to the East

By Behnam Mohammadi The secret 25-year military, energy and trade agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran & China, authorised by Ali Khamenei has triggered resentment among the Iranian public and social media activists....

The World’s Solidarity With Iran

By Ahmad Barakizadeh

Ears Plugged, Nukes Primed

Artist: Behnam Mohammadi By Kayhan Life Staff Ayatollah Khamenei has perfected the art of strategic deafness. It’s his preferred method of tuning out the global chorus calling for compliance, cooperation, or even mild compromise. For years, he has...

Criminal Games

By Ahmad Barakizadeh 

Iran’s Ill-Fated Push for War

By Ahmad Barakizadeh

Zarif’s Audio File

By Ahmad Barakizadeh

The Phoenix Rising

Artist: Behnam Mohammadi By Kayhan Life Staff In "The Conference of the Birds," a 12th-century masterpiece by the Iranian poet Attar, a courageous flock of birds embark on a transformative quest to find the legendary Phoenix, known...

The Dictator’s Shopping Cart

By Behnam Mohammadi

Farewell, Democracy

By Behnam Mohammadi