Iran Seeks to Pass Tough New Hijab Laws, Uses AI To Track Offenders
By Kayhan Life Staff
The Islamic Republic of Iran is striving to pass the latest version of the “Hijab and Chastity Bill,” which has been drafted by the government and the Judiciary and has been...
Iran’s Food and Drug Prices Have Tripled Since 2020
By Kayhan Life Staff
Iranian households, particularly those living in major metropolitan areas and cities, are struggling with food and medicine shortages, and increasing prices of goods.
According to the latest reports, the Consumer price index...
Iranian Military and Industrial Facilities Are Attacked by Mini Drones
By Kayhan Life Staff
The Iranian Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics said on Jan. 29 that its air defense system had foiled a mini-drone attack on one of its facilities in Isfahan.
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“Mini drones...
At Art Dubai, Iranian Artists Are Back in Force
By Rawaa Talass
The 16th edition of the Art Dubai fair has opened this month, with a focus on contemporary talent from the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and the Global South.
As in previous iterations, the...
Iranian-American Actress Yara Shahidi Stars in ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ With Jude Law
By Nazanine Nouri
The Iranian-American actress and producer Yara Shahidi stars as Tinker Bell in Disney’s new production of the classic novel and 1953 animation movie “Peter Pan” which is available on Disney+.
“Peter Pan &...
Iran Faces New Wave of Protests, Despite Repressive Tactics, Says Analyst Ghafouri
By Natasha Phillips
The Islamic Republic faces another wave of protests in the run-up to the anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, even though it has developed new tactics and methods to suppress the...
Iran’s 2023-24 Budget Earmarks Massive Funds for Religious Institutions
By Kayhan Life Staff
President Ebrahim Raisi submitted his government’s 2023-24 Budget Bill to the Majlis (Iranian Parliament) last week.
The government’s proposed budget calls for increasing funds allocated to religious and ideological institutions.
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The massive deficit...
Survey By California-Based Institute Shows Most Iranians Oppose Islamic Republic
By Natasha Phillips
The vast majority of Iranians are against their country being an Islamic Republic, according to a July 5 survey conducted by the California-based Empirical Research and Forecasting Institute (ERFI).
Titled “Unveiling the Layers:...
Pop Star Fereydoun Farrokhzad Makes Posthumous Comeback At Edinburgh Fringe Festival
By Nazanine Nouri
The unsolved murder of the Iranian pop superstar Fereydoun Farrokhzad is the focus of a new play by the British-Iranian playwright, director and actor Javaad Alipoor which was just presented at the...
UK to Designate Wagner A Terrorist Group; No Designation For IRGC
By Ahmad Rafat
The UK government plans to designate the Wagner Group, a Russian state-funded private military company, a terrorist organization on Sept. 13.
Under the Terrorism Act 2000, being a member of the Wagner Group...
