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After playing without a hijab in a world championship, Iranian chess star defects to Spain

After playing without a hijab in a world championship, Iranian chess star defects to Spain El PAIS LEONTXO GARCÍA Irún – DEC 28, 2022 Iran is...

Germany formally suspends guarantees for business with Iran

Germany formally suspends guarantees for business with Iran AP News- Dec 23rd 2022 BERLIN — The German government said Friday it is formally suspending export...

A PERSONAL TOUCH – Tribute to Iraj Etessam

A PERSONAL TOUCH – Tribute to Iraj Etessam The well-known and respected Iranian architect and educator Dr. Iraj Etessam passed away on December 19, 2022,...

Iran authorities arrest actress of Oscar-winning movie

Iran authorities arrest actress of Oscar-winning movie AP News- Dec 17th 2022 CAIRO (AP) — Iranian authorities arrested one of the country’s most renowned...

Iran likely to be ousted from U.N. women’s commission

Iran likely to be ousted from U.N. women’s commission Reuters -Dec 14th 2022 By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, Dec 14 (Reuters) – Iran appears set...

Iran Shutting Down Morality Police,Official Says, After Months of Protests

Iran Shutting Down Morality Police,Official Says, After Months of Protests The move appeared to be a concession to the protest movement that erupted after the...

A Cry for Freedom That Won’t Be Silenced

A Cry for Freedom That Won’t Be Silenced In an open letter to feminists, Golshifteh Farahani reflects on the urgency of Iran’s new revolution....

Leading Iranian actor posts picture without hijab in support of anti-government protests

Leading Iranian actor posts picture without hijab in support of anti-government protests CNN-Nov10th 2022 By Celine Alkhaldi and Sophie Tanno, CNN Leading Iranian actor Taraneh Alidoosti posted...

‘Beginning of the end’: Iran activists call for new protests

‘Beginning of the end’: Iran activists call for new protests Paris (AFP)- Oct 14th 2022 Iranian activists called for fresh nationwide protests over the...