Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Weekly Roundup from Kayhan Life: May 7th – May 15th

The Origami War   By Behnam Mohammadi The U.S.–Islamic Republic war is trapped in paperwork. Tehran presented its wish list before a cease-fire. Trump called it “garbage” and did not finish reading. For now, the two sides are...

Weekly Roundup from Kayhan Life: June 12th – June 19th

Lion and Sun Flag Flies at World Cup Stadium Despite FIFA Ban Despite FIFA banning Iran’s Lion and Sun flags from entering SoFi Stadium, where the Iran vs New Zealand match was held, hundreds of...

Week in Review From Kayhan Life: September 11th – September 18th

Four Years On, Her Flame Burns Bright Photo of the Week: Kayhan.London Mahsa Zhina Amini’s spirit lives on, from #WomanLifeFreedom to the “Sun and Lion Revolution”. Welcome to the Kayhan Life Week in Review On the fourth anniversary...

Weekly Roundup from Kayhan Life: May 22nd – May 29th

A Victory Speech from the Bunker   By Ahmad Barakizadeh The Islamic Republic cries it is winning the war, a triumph of delusion over debris. Its old supreme leader is dead; its new one is, at best, hiding,...

Weekly Roundup from Kayhan Life: March 27th – April 3rd

The Islamic Republic at the Crossroads: Total Surrender or Death By Behnam Mohammadi   Welcome to the Kayhan Life Week in Review   As the war entered its second month, Kayhan Life covered unrelenting repression inside Iran against perceived...

Weekly Roundup from Kayhan Life: June 19th – June 26th

Feeding the IRGC: Dollars, Corn, and Soybeans By Behnam Mohammadi   The Washington-Tehran plan carries a bitter paradox: sweeteners meant to coax the Islamic Republic into compliance could end up feeding the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. If...

Weekly Roundup from Kayhan Life: May 15th – May 22nd

The Survival Spectacle   By Behnam Mohammadi As arrests and executions increase, the Islamic Republic‘s campaign of survival continues: confiscating the property of those it brands as opponents, enforcing a near-total internet blackout, importing loyalists and proxy...

Weekly Roundup from Kayhan Life: April 3rd – April 10th

Peace, Held Hostage by Hezbollah By Behnam Mohammadi   Welcome to the Kayhan Life Week in Review   This week, Kayhan Life covered the military, political, economic, and human aspects of the war between the Islamic Republic and the...

Weekly Roundup from Kayhan Life: March 20th – March 27th

Waging a Two-Front Campaign: Hard Power Against the Islamic Republic, Soft Power Against Global Inflation By Behnam Mohammadi As the U.S.-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic disrupts energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald...

Weekly Roundup from Kayhan Life: April 30th – May 7th

Hormuz Conflict: Day 70   By Behnam Mohammadi Both sides are seeking a temporary arrangement to prevent renewed conflict and stabilize strait shipping, raising hopes of a breakthrough.   ​Welcome to the Kayhan Life Week in Review ​ Following weeks of...