A Republic Based on Execution
By Behnam Mohammadi
The execution of 27-year-old Navid Afkari shocked the entire world
Women Are Banned from Iran’s Wildlife Parks during Mating Season
By Behnam Mohammadi
Iran’s Department of Environment has issued a circular banning the presence of women environmental activists and female journalists in four environmental zones during the rutting season.
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’s Arms Embargo Ends and Its Arms Deals Begin
By Ahmad Barakizadeh
The end of the Iran arms embargo in October will enable the Islamic Republic to purchase Russian and Chinese arms.
Nationwide Strikes
By Behnam Mohammadi
Workers at 15 oil, gas, and petrochemical projects and four power plants in nine Iranian provinces have been on strike since Aug. 1, in the first large-scale industrial action by workers in...
