Islamic Republic Ordered Global Eradication of Bahá’ís in 1991, Report Says
By Natasha Phillips
A memorandum by Iran’s government issued on the instruction of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for the global eradication of the Bahá’í community, according to a May 26 report by the Geneva-based consultative body...
ANALYSIS: Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Stall Amid Threats of War
By Ahmad Rafat
The fifth round of negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear program took place on May 23 at the Omani ambassador’s residence in Rome.
The discussions,...
Exclusive: How Hezbollah’s Funding and Arms Supplies Have Been Severely Disrupted
By Kayhan Life Staff
Hezbollah is “in its most vulnerable state in decades,” and despite its propaganda, it has “effectively been brought to its knees” following the death of its leader Hassan Nasrallah, according to...
At Cannes Film Festival, Directors Panahi, Roustayi Are Contenders for Palme d’Or
By Nazanine Nouri
The acclaimed Iranian filmmakers Jafar Panahi and Saeed Roustayi are contenders for the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, the world’s most important cinematic competition. The prize, known as the Palme...
Iranian Terror Suspect in UK Has ‘Close Links to Regime,’ Reports Say
By Natasha Phillips
One of the seven Iranian men arrested in the UK and believed to be part of terrorism plots to target specific premises across England has “close links” to Iran’s clerical regime, according...
ANALYSIS: The Mystery of the Bandar Abbas Explosion
By Ahmad Rafat
On April 26, an explosion rocked Bandar Abbas, one of Iran’s key commercial ports, in the southern province of Hormozgan. The blast claimed more than 100 lives and left more than 1,400...
‘Iran Prosperity Project’ Launched in Washington, With Reza Pahlavi’s Support
Kayhan Life Staff
The National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFDI) officially launched its much-anticipated series of academic white papers as part of the "Iranian Prosperity Project" (IPP).
During his opening remarks, Dr. Saeed Ganji, NUFDI’s...
Death Toll From Bandar Abbas Port Explosion Continues to Rise
By Roshanak Astaraki
According to official figures released by the Islamic Republic of Iran, the explosion at Shahid Rajaei Port -- near Bandar Abbas in Iran’s southern province of Hormozgan -- has resulted in 70...
Bandar Abbas Explosion: A Blow to Iran’s Economy
By Roshanak Astaraki
On the afternoon of April 26, a massive explosion rocked Shahid Rajaei Port -- known as Shahbandar before the 1979 Islamic Revolution -- near Bandar Abbas in Iran’s southern province of Hormozgan.
The...
ANALYSIS: Iran and U.S. Enter Third Round of Nuclear Talks
By Ahmad Rafat
Negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States, mediated by the Sultanate of Oman, are currently under way.
The third round of talks is scheduled for April 26 in Muscat,...
