Human Rights Should Be Core Focus of Iran Nuclear Talks, Says Activist Mohammadi
By Kayhan Life Staff
Narges Mohammadi is an Iranian human rights campaigner who was released from jail in October and was recently sentenced to 30 months in prison, 80 lashes and two fines. She is...
ANALYSIS: How Iran Is Seeking to Strengthen Ties With the Taliban
By Hamed Mohammadi
Although the deep rift between Shias and Sunnis is the source of longstanding sectarian conflict in the Middle East, their mutual hatred of the U.S. prompts them to join forces sometimes. If...
OPINION: Will the U.N. Security Council Extend the Arms Embargo Against Iran?
By Dr. Bahram Ghiassee
Dr. Bahram Ghiassee is a London-based nuclear analyst and academic. He holds dual qualifications in nuclear science and technology, and international law. He is a chartered member of the UK Nuclear Institute,...
Iranian Women’s Fight for Their Rights: Interview with Author Manda Zand Ervin
By Nazenin Ansari
Manda Zand was born in Boroujerd, the capital of Lorestan, in the western Zagros mountains. She traces her paternal lineage to the Zand tribe, historically famous for its courageous women who fought...
Persepolis Celebrations Are Focus of New Book by UCLA’s Robert Steele
By Cyrus Kadivar
In October 1971, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran, held a celebration to commemorate the 2,500th anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great.
The event was a...
INSIDE THE STORY – A Year After Soleimani’s Death, Iran’s Influence Is Receding
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Iran’s Government Is Responsible for Volatile Stock Market, Expert Says
By Roshanak Astaraki
Some Iranian government supporters have described the massive fluctuation in share prices on the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) in July as a necessary correction. Others are blaming the government.
Iran announced a plan...
Iran’s Zarif Cancels European Trip After Global Condemnation of Afkari Execution
By Ahmad Rafat
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has canceled his European tour following global condemnation of the Sept. 12 execution of Navid Afkari, a 27-year-old champion wrestler.
Mr. Afkari was charged with murdering Hassan...
Why Fresno, California Has Declared Oct. 14 Shahbanou Farah Day: Interview
By Kayhan Life Staff
The city of Fresno in California officially proclaimed Oct. 14 as Shahbanou Farah day to mark the birthday of Iran’s former Empress Farah Pahlavi. Iran’s imperial flag was flown over the...
Co-Founder of Chart-Topping Band “Shahin & Sepehr” Releases Novel
By Fred Parvaneh
Sepehr Haddad — a recording artist who co-founded the band Shahin & Sepehr — has just released his debut novel, “A Hundred Sweet Promises,” based on a true family story told to...
