Academic Year Opens Under a Political uncertainty: Will Iran’s Students Stay or Leave?
From universities in Tehran to campuses abroad, young Iranians are searching for a safe and good horizon for their education
In Memory of Cyrus: Shahram Goodarzi’s Pilgrimage Across Iran
Shahram Goodarzi, an Iranian sculptor, is walking 900 kilometers across Iran to Pasargadae, turning his journey into a public statement that combines art, history, and reflections on national identity and cultural memory.
Temporary Marriages, Permanent Graves: The Crimes of Kulthum Akbari
The trial of Kulthum Akbari has gripped the nation: a woman accused of marrying, poisoning, and profiting from elderly men. Beyond the crimes, her case sheds light on culture, religion, and the silent suffering of the aged.
Three Years After Mahsa Amini’s Death: The Shock Has Faded, the Repression Endures
Three years after Mahsa Amini’s death, the protests that once shook Iran have ebbed, but repression has deepened. Hijab enforcement remains a political flashpoint, dissent is swiftly crushed, and fear has silenced the streets. Yet Iran’s history suggests quiet cannot endure forever; Amini’s name still resonates.
Iran’s Water Mafia: How the Revolutionary Guards Engineered a National Crisis for Profit
Iran’s deepening water crisis is no act of nature but the result of corruption and exploitation. Dominated by the IRGC and its affiliates, a powerful network has seized control of water resources, profiting from destructive projects while fueling environmental ruin, social unrest, and inequality – leaving ordinary citizens to pay
The Islamic Republic of Iran: Decades of Economic Hardship
Iran faces severe economic and resource challenges, including water shortages, rolling blackouts, high inflation, and currency devaluation. Decades of political decisions, regional engagements, and investments in defense and nuclear programs have shaped the country’s current situation, leaving policymakers to balance domestic needs with broader strategic priorities amid growing public pressures.
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