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Iran’s Tragic Honor Killings: A Glimpse into Gender-Based Violence

Two heartbreaking incidents of honor killings in Iran have brought to light the pervasive issue of gender-based violence and the need for stronger legal protections.
Two heartbreaking incidents of honor killings in Iran have brought to light the pervasive issue of gender-based violence and the need for stronger legal protections.

 

Razieh Hassanvand, a 20-year-old mother, lost her life in northern Lorestan Province. Forced into a child marriage, she courageously divorced her cousin despite her family’s objections. When her brother-in-law, Bahman, sought to dictate her fate, she paid the ultimate price after days of hospitalization.

South Pars Field: Qatar flourishes, Iran stumbles in gas extraction race

On October 3, Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Khalifa, kick-started the gas extraction expansion project in the colossal South Pars field a significant shared natural gas reservoir between Qatar and Iran.
On October 3, Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Khalifa, kick-started the gas extraction expansion project in the colossal South Pars field a significant shared natural gas reservoir between Qatar and Iran.

 

Dubbed the world’s most abundant gas field since its discovery in 1971, this reservoir contributes to 19% of global known gas reserves.

Iran’s mullahs’ regime: A state in peril

The long-standing mullahs’ regime in Iran, which has been in power for over four decades, is exhibiting evident signs of decay and dysfunction.
The long-standing mullahs’ regime in Iran, which has been in power for over four decades, is exhibiting evident signs of decay and dysfunction.

 

Central to the narrative the Iranian leadership has been promoting, especially in recent times marked by whispers of regime change, is the notion that any revolutionary efforts to dethrone the current rulers might plunge the nation into a state of civil war or create a situation reminiscent of Syria or North Korea.

Suspicious murders of renowned Iranian filmmaker and his wife invoke memories of ’90s chain murders

The Iranian film community and society at large were met with shock and dismay when news surfaced of the tragic murders of acclaimed film director, Dariush Mehrjui, and his wife, Vahideh Mohammadi-Far, in their residence in Zibadasht, Karaj.
The Iranian film community and society at large were met with shock and dismay when news surfaced of the tragic murders of acclaimed film director, Dariush Mehrjui, and his wife, Vahideh Mohammadi-Far, in their residence in Zibadasht, Karaj.

 

While the official narrative attributes this heinous crime to unidentified culprits, many Iranians vividly recall the notorious chain murders of the 1990s and harbor deep suspicions regarding the government’s involvement.

Iran and Russia: A Desperate dance over gas

In a recent twist to the ongoing energy saga, during his three-day trip to Moscow for the “Russian Energy Week” conference, Iran’s Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji revealed that Tehran is currently negotiating gas purchases from Moscow.
In a recent twist to the ongoing energy saga, during his three-day trip to Moscow for the “Russian Energy Week” conference, Iran’s Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji revealed that Tehran is currently negotiating gas purchases from Moscow.

 

This news follows the earlier signing of an agreement for Iran to acquire Russian gas, which occurred during a visit by a Gazprom delegation to Iran in July of the previous year.

French National Assembly hosts conference on dire human rights situation in Iran

On the occasion of the World Day Against Execution, French parliamentarians, members of the Iranian Resistance, human rights activists, and politicians convened at the French National Assembly on Wednesday, October 11.
On the occasion of the World Day Against Execution, French parliamentarians, members of the Iranian Resistance, human rights activists, and politicians convened at the French National Assembly on Wednesday, October 11.

On the occasion of the World Day Against Execution, French parliamentarians, members of the Iranian Resistance, human rights activists, and politicians convened at the French National Assembly on Wednesday, October 11.

 

The assembly aimed to shed light on the escalating human rights violations under Iran’s theocratic dictatorship.

Global solidarity: A vision for a democratic Iran

As Iran experiences transformative nationwide protests, questions arise regarding the country's future direction post-regime change.
As Iran experiences transformative nationwide protests, questions arise regarding the country's future direction post-regime change.

As Iran experiences transformative nationwide protests, questions arise regarding the country's future direction post-regime change.

 

Offering a comprehensive roadmap is the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) vision articulated in Maryam Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan. This plan, first presented at the Council of Europe in 2006, has since gained global backing, indicating shared aspirations for a democratic Iran.

Why Keeps the World Ignoring Iran’s Regime Threat

For decades, the people of Iran and the Middle East have lived through turbulent and violent times, largely thanks to the extremist regime in Tehran that relies on exporting crises to sustain itself.
For decades, the people of Iran and the Middle East have lived through turbulent and violent times, largely thanks to the extremist regime in Tehran that relies on exporting crises to sustain itself.

For decades, the people of Iran and the Middle East have lived through turbulent and violent times, largely thanks to the extremist regime in Tehran that relies on exporting crises to sustain itself.

 

Today, world leaders grapple with assigning blame or turning a blind eye to the actions of this terrorist regime. However, the consequences of the mullahs’ terrorism are increasingly affecting their own capitals.

Iran faces acute teacher shortage, Education Ministry to take action

In a recent address, Iran's Minister of Education, Reza Murad Sahrai, confirmed a gaping shortage of nearly 200,000 teachers across the country.
In a recent address, Iran's Minister of Education, Reza Murad Sahrai, confirmed a gaping shortage of nearly 200,000 teachers across the country.

 

This disclosure followed widespread media reports and drew sharp attention to a burgeoning crisis in the Iranian education system.

The tragic tale of Armita Geravand’s stand against forced hijab

The plight of 16-year-old Armita Geravand, who has been at the center of a heated public debate in recent weeks, took a tragic turn.
The plight of 16-year-old Armita Geravand, who has been at the center of a heated public debate in recent weeks, took a tragic turn.

 

The medical team at Fajr Hospital has notified security officials that her vital signs have ceased and the need to maintain her connection to life-supporting medical devices no longer remains.