ANALYSIS: Iranian Students Mark Anniversary of 1999 University Protests
By Roshanak Astaraki
July 9 marked the 23rd anniversary of the Iranian university student protests, known as the “18th of Tir” (July 9) and the “Kuye Daneshgah Disaster.”
Following a peaceful demonstration on July 8, 1999,...
Iran’s President Raisi Calls for Enforcement of ‘Hijab and Chastity Law’
By Kayhan Life Staff
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has ordered the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution to enforce the “Hijab and Chastity Law,” the Tehran-based Entekhab newspaper reported on July 6.
“Regarding hijab and chastity,...
Iran Hyperinflation Sends Food Prices Soaring By As Much As 332%
By Kayhan Life Staff
A recent report by the Statistical Center of Iran (SCI) listed 53 food products affected by rising inflation in cities across the country, with 37 items experiencing a price hike of...
‘Illegal’ Antiquities Auction in Tehran Criticized by Tourism Ministry, Shirin Ebadi
By Kayhan Life Staff
The Iranian Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicraft (MCTH) has complained about a recent “illegal” art auction held in Tehran, which generated $1.58 million in profit from the sale of...
ANALYSIS: Iran Cracks Down on Hijab Violations, Sends Cellphone Warnings
By Firouzeh Nordstrom
On July 6, 2019, the head of Tehran’s “Prosecutor’s Office for Guidance,” Mohammad Mehdi Haji-Mohammadi, said his office had launched an official channel (@dadresa_ershad), available on various messaging platforms including Telegram, where...
Getty Villa’s Open-Air Persian Concerts Feature Fared Shafinury, Awardwinning Setar Virtuoso
By Fred Parvaneh
On June 25, 2022, Farhang Foundation, a nonprofit organization established to celebrate and promote Iranian art and culture, presented their second concert in a series at the Getty Villa’s open-air amphitheater. The...
Iranian Women’s National Taekwondo Team Wins the 2022 Asian Championships
By Kayhan Life Staff
Iranian women’s national taekwondo team won first place at the 2022 Asian Taekwondo Championships, taking home three gold, two silver, and one bronze model, and scoring a historic achievement in women’s...
Iran Can Prevent Water Scarcity Predicted by UN Agency, Official Says
By Kayhan Life Staff
Iran will face water stress by 2025 and water scarcity by 2040, the Tehran-based Hamshahri newspaper reported on June 26, quoting Dr. Abbasali Nobakht, the newly appointed head of the Natural...
Twitter Account Names Children Allegedly Killed by Iranian Authorities
By Kayhan Life Staff
On June 27, the human rights Twitter account @1500tasvir published the names of several children who have allegedly been killed by the Islamic Republic of Iran’s police, security, and military forces...
Tehran Replaces Head of Ayatollah Khamenei’s Security Detail
By Kayhan Life Staff
Tehran has appointed Brigadier General Hassan Mashroueifar as the new commander of the “Vali Amr” unit of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), which oversees security for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah...
