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...
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...
Khamenei’s Heirs Fight Over Power and Plunder
Artist: Behnam Mohammadi
By Kayhan Life Staff
With Ali Khamenei gone and his heir hidden from sight, the Islamic Republic’s remaining commanders are busy dividing the estate, and planning how to eliminate rivals. One faction wants a...
A Victory Speech from the Bunker
Artist: Ahmad Barakizadeh
By Kayhan Life Staff
The Islamic Republic cries it is winning the war, a triumph of delusion over debris.
Its old supreme leader is dead; its new one is, at best, hiding, if alive. Hundreds...
The Clerics Want Time. Iranians Want Change!
Artist: Ahmad Barakizadeh
By Kayhan Life Staff
The United States and the Islamic Republic are meeting in Oman. Whether these talks end with big news, a handshake, or nothing at all, they probably won’t change the real...
Nowruz 2585, Iran Looks Beyond the Islamic Republic
Artist: Behnam Mohammadi
By Kayhan Life Staff
On March 20, Iranians celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year. It arrives with the spring equinox and has roots in ancient traditions of renewal that predate Islam. For many, it...
When the Internet Went Dark, the Killing Began
Artist: Behnam Mohammadi
By Kayhan Life Staff
More than a week ago, the Islamic Republic plunged Iran into digital darkness. Under the cover of this shutdown, the state launched a bloody crackdown. Doctors across the country received...
The Iran Talks: Cutting Deals With the Executioner
Artist: Behnam Mohammadi
By Kayhan Life Staff
President Trump says he hopes talks with Iran will lead to Tehran agreeing to no nuclear weapons and no missiles. At the same time, he is considering sending another aircraft...
The Sun-and-Lion Returns on Campus
Artist: Ahmad Barakizadeh
By Kayhan Life Staff
Over the past week, Iran’s students have emerged as the standard bearers of the 2026 Sun-and-Lion Revolution.
In Jan. 2026, the Islamic Republic responded to nationwide protests with unprecedented and historic...
Hormuz Conflict: Day 70
Artist: Behnam Mohammadi
By Kayhan Life Staff
Both sides are seeking a temporary arrangement to prevent renewed conflict and stabilize strait shipping, raising hopes of a breakthrough.
