Islamic Republic Ministries, Central Bank Implicated In $3.37 Billion Corruption Scandal
By Roshanak Astaraki
The Islamic Republic of Iran’s ministries, customs office and central bank are implicated in a $3.37 billion corruption scandal centered on tea imports and orchestrated between 2019 and 2022 by the Debsh...
At Sundance Festival, Directors Maryam Keshavarz, Noora Niasari Win Audience Awards
By Firouzeh Nabavi
Two female directors of Iranian descent – Maryam Keshavarz and Noora Niasari – won audience awards at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, which ended Sunday.
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“The Persian Version,” directed by Keshavarz –...
IRGC-QF and Hezbollah Work with IS in Syria, Rights Organization Says
By Kayhan Life Staff
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Qods Force (IRGC-QF) and a coalition of Shia militias led by Hezbollah are reportedly working with Islamic State (IS) forces in Syria, the UK-based Syrian Observatory...
Iranian Media, Lawmakers Criticize Government Over Hyperinflation, Poverty
By Kayhan Life Staff
Hyperinflation is exacerbating poverty levels in Iran, and leading politicians and the media to intensify their criticism of President Ebrahim Raisi and his government just seven months away from the country’s...
Gender Inequality in Iran Worsens; Female Unemployment On the Rise
By Kayhan Life Staff
There is an increasing gender gap in Iran’s labor market, with women's share of the workforce significantly smaller than men’s, and female unemployment on the rise, according to data from the...
Iranian Government Sanctions ‘Hijab Violators’ In Crackdown on Protests
By Kayhan Life Staff
The Islamic Republic of Iran is using the mandatory hijab rule to further claw back the rights of women and girls in the country.
The government has shut down many businesses in...
Star Comedian Max Amini Interviews Reza Pahlavi, Gets Praise from Seinfeld
By Firouzeh Nabavi
The famous Iranian-American standup comedian, actor and producer, Max Amini, has been in the news recently after his candid, sit-down interview with Reza Pahlavi, Iran’s Crown Prince. “The Unseen Prince Documentary” was...
Suicide Rates in Iran Have Soared 40% In Last Decade
By Kayhan Life staff
Suicides in Iran have seen a 40 percent increase over the past decade, primarily due to economic conditions and the cost-of-living crisis, the Etemad newspaper reports.
Official statistics reveal a rise in...
ANALYSIS: What Exactly Is Iran’s Strategy in the Israel-Gaza Crisis?
By Ahmad Rafat
The war in Gaza will end, eventually. While Israel will undoubtedly win the military battle, it is unclear what fate awaits Gaza once the conflict has ended. What is certain is that...
Attempted Killing Of Spanish Politician Raises Questions About Islamic Republic’s Role
By Ahmad Rafat
Spain has arrested three suspects -- including two Spaniards and a British woman -- in connection with the attempted assassination of Alejo Vidal Cuadras, the founder of Spain's right-wing VOX party and...
