Veils and freedom: An Iranian perspective on Women's Day
On March 8, 1979, tens of thousands of Iranian women took to the streets, demanding the right to choose what to wear on the first International Women’s Day of the post-revolutionary Iran.
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Khamenei rejects negotiations with 'bullying governments'
The Islamic Republic will not engage in negotiations with "bullying" powers, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said in a speech on Saturday, a day after US President Donald Trump sent him a letter requesting nuclear talks.
Iran's loss may be Turkey's gain in Mideast upheaval
The ceasefire between Turkey and an outlawed Kurdish group could further empower Ankara to fill a regional power vacuum after Tehran and its allies were battered in warfare with Israel, foreign relations expert Henri Barkey told Eye for Iran.
Pezeshkian’s dilemma: Stand his ground or step down?
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stands at a critical crossroads: should he continue pushing for his political vision despite mounting opposition, or bow to pressure and step down?
Iranian politicians divided over Russia's role in mediating US talks
Iranian politicians and commentators have been making conflicting comments on Russia's stated preparedness to mediate between Iran and the United States regarding Tehran's controversial nuclear program.
Iranians decry intensified Ramadan enforcement amid economic hardships
Iranians are voicing renewed criticism over the strict enforcement of Ramadan regulations—which ban public eating and drinking—reinforced by authorities’ threats of harsh punishment.
Iran's President Pezeshkian bruised by hardliners' blitz on cabinet
Iran's embattled President Masoud Pezeshkian is feeling shaken but determined to carry on in office after hardliners forced out two of his key aids, a source close to his office told Iran International.
Gutted cabinet, rejected US overtures put Iran's Pezeshkian in tough spot
After Iranian hardliners ousted two key aides and rejected his hopes for talks with the United States, the young presidency of relative moderate Masoud Pezeshkian appears to be at a low ebb.
Why did Pezeshkian reveal his disagreement with Khamenei on US talks?
Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian’s hinted at disagreement with Ali Khamenei over US negotiations, in a sign of his apparent frustration with his role.
Iran hardliners cite Trump-Zelensky White House debacle to oppose talks
Iranian hardliners claim that Friday’s controversial meeting between the US and Ukrainian presidents validates Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s opposition to negotiations with the United States.
Calls for US talks grow as Khamenei adviser urges 'maximum patience'
While a senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader rejected talks with the United States and urged Iranians to exercise "maximum patience" in response to US "maximum pressure," others called for restraint and diplomacy.
Why Khamenei’s clerics look for the crescent moon on Friday
Hundreds of Iranian clerics will scan the skies with binoculars on Friday evening, perched atop hills or aboard airplanes, with a single mission: to report the sighting of the crescent moon to the country's Supreme Leader.
Iranian president’s popularity waning, warns commentator
Ahmad Zeidabadi, prominent commentator close to the Reformist camp in Tehran, has raised the alarm that President Masoud Pezeshkian's popularity is declining and that is dangerous for the country.
Pezeshkian’s government under fire for not supporting ethnic languages cause
Masoud Pezeshkian's government is facing criticism for failing to support a motion that would have allowed limited ethnic literature courses in secondary schools. The Parliament rejected the motion on Wednesday.
Cronyism stifles Iran's economy, ex-minister says
Iran’s former communications minister has sharply criticized the government-controlled economy, arguing that a system favoring insiders stifles creativity and productivity.
Why is the Russian foreign minister visiting Iran now?
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s visit to Tehran has sparked speculation in Iranian media about whether he is carrying a message from Washington or pushing Moscow’s own agenda at Iran’s expense.
Pezeshkian under fire for boosting funding to propaganda institutions
Iranian media outlets and public figures are criticizing Tehran’s proposed budget for allocating substantial funds to the state-run Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) and religious institutions.
Experts, politicians warn of protests as Iran’s economic crisis deepens
A prominent sociologist in Tehran has warned that Iran could face widespread protests if the government fails to improve the country’s worsening financial situation and curb rising prices.
Will Iran's ultra-hardliners make gains in upcoming local elections?
Ultra-hardliner Saeed Jalili and his allies—widely regarded as President Masoud Pezeshkian’s chief rivals—are maneuvering to expand their political influence through upcoming city and village council elections, according to Iranian media.
Economist warns of hyperinflation as Iran’s economy deteriorates
An Iranian economist has warned that hyperinflation could take hold unless effective negotiations with the United States lead to the lifting of sanctions.
Ethnic activists in Iran call for education in mother tongues
Iran is a highly multilingual country, yet education in languages other than Persian is not permitted and its advocates often face persecution by security bodies for encouraging separatism.
Iranians protest soaring prices and worsening economic crisis
Citizens engaging with Iran International have sent videos reporting a sharp rise in the prices of essential goods and expressing deep dissatisfaction with the inefficiency and neglect by Islamic Republic officials.