Islamic Republic

Iran bought 300 tons of uranium from Niger for illicit nuke weapon program

The London-based independent news organization Iran International published a report in early June about Iran’s clandestine negotiations with Niger’s Junta government.

Iranian writer tweets dot to Khamenei, gets imprisoned

Hosseyn ShanbehZaadeh’s simple tweet got more positive traction than the Supreme Leader.

06/06/2024

Three things everyone should know about Hezbollah - analysis

From messianic convictions to executing political dissidents, from global terror attacks killing hundreds to LGBTQphobic discourse, here are three things that everyone should remember about Hezbollah

06/06/2024

Khomeini’s legacy 35 years on: How the ayatollah shaped modern Iran

The enigmatic religious leader-cum-revolutionary, who passed away in 1989, left a profound and lasting legacy on Iran and the broader Middle East that is still felt globally today.

Sexual violence within Islamic Republic of Iran is the regime's tool for control

Sexual violence in Iran serves a multifaceted role. At its core, it is a method of breaking down individuals’ defenses, paving the way for indoctrination and control.

The dispensable statesman: Does Raisi's death even impact Iran?

RAISI’S DEPARTURE won’t end this rise of the mediocre in the Iranian system. His temporary successor, former IRGC officer Mohammed Mokhber, is a product of the same process.

Raisi's death is not of significance to the Iranian people

From the perspective of the Iranian people, his presence or absence makes no difference.

By ERFAN FARD
20/05/2024

Iran's executions of artists highlights regime's stance on freedom of expression

Iran has significantly increased executions in 2024, targeting dissenters like rapper Toomaj Salehi, reflecting the regime’s harsh stance on freedom of expression.

Iran’s aerial attack in April irrevocably shifted how its nuclear threat is viewed

Before April 13, observers knew that the Islamic Republic promoted low-grade terrorism in wild and unpredictable ways, but they also knew Tehran avoided large-scale conflicts – carefully.

Looking into the dark reign of Seyyed Ali Khamenei

Under Khamenei, Iran has experienced an alarming intensification of state control and a severe curtailment of personal freedom, unmatched in its modern history.

By ERFAN FARD
05/05/2024
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