Mining Tragedy in Iran – Explosion Kills at Least 50
Artist: Ahmad Barakizadeh
By Kayhan Life Staff
An explosion at a coal mine ignited by a methane gas leak on Sep. 21 in the Iranian city of Tabas left at least 50 people dead in what...
Iran Holds Religious Ceremonies Despite Coronavirus
By Behnam Mohammadi
Hassan Rouhani called for Muharram mourning rituals to be observed throughout the country, despite criticism from scientists. Medical experts warned that the celebrations could lead to a surge in coronavirus cases after Iran...
The Ayatollah’s Launchpad: Drought Below, Warheads Above
Artist: Behnam Mohammadi
By: Kayhan Life Staff
Iran is entering its fifth consecutive year of severe water shortages, with more than 40 cities — including the capital, Tehran — now experiencing regular rationing and prolonged disruptions in...
Double Fork for a Young Protester
By Behnam Mohammadi
Navid Afkari, an award winning wrestler arrested after a protest in Shiraz in August 2018, has been accused of murdering a security agent and moharebeh (waging war against God ). Afkari was...
Iran Envoy Sentenced to 20 Years for Terrorism Offences
By Behnam Mohammadi
In a European first, an Iranian envoy, Assadollah Assadi, was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Belgian court for trying to bomb an anti-Iran-government rally in Paris, France. The suspected...
