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‘These works are an act of resistance’: Inside three generations of Iranian female photography

A new book of images shows the ways in which artists in the country have circumvented restrictions to express themselves

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2023

Israel’s Calculated Decision To Protect Abbas And The P.A. Explained

Jewish Policy Center's Shoshana Bryen discusses Israel's larger strategy and its relation to Iran's regional aspirations.

Zenger · Jun 25, 2023

Iran eyes regional initiative in top diplomat’s four-nation tour

Amirabdollahian said he discussed a UN-proposed regional dialogue forum, in addition to trade and investment prospects.

Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2023

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe given standing ovation at Glastonbury Festival

Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe appeared emotional as she described seeing a picture of Glastonbury support for her while in an Iranian prison in 2019.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

Middle East roundup: Jenin, the refugee camp on Israel’s radar

Secret Iran-US talks, and alarm about possible genocide in Sudan. Here’s the Middle East roundup from this week.

Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2023

Celtic great Tommy Burns, the Iranian refugee and Scotland's untapped talent pool

MOVING from his native Iran to Scotland when he was just a teenager back in the early 2000s was challenging for Pedram Ardalany for a multitude of…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2023

How protest movements use feminine images and social media to fight sexist ideologies of authoritarian regimes – podcast

Modern protest movements, like the ongoing protests in Iran, often center around women who have been killed or harmed by agents of authoritarian governments. While it can be easy to chalk up this consistent, state-sponsored abuse of women to simple sexism, researchers say there is a deeper story at play.

The Conversation · Jun 22, 2023

UAE leader welcomes Iranian foreign minister in latest softening of Persian Gulf tensions

The president of the United Arab Emirates has met with Iran’s visiting foreign minister in the latest sign of improving relations between Arab Gulf countries and the Islamic Republic

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023

A couple’s desperation to enter the U.S. by any means landed them in captivity in Iran

Couple paid ₹1.15 cr to agents who promised to get them to the U.S.

The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023

Iranian women asleep on a bus … Farnaz Damnabi’s best photograph

‘As you can tell by their closed eyes, all the women around me that day were exhausted. In Iran, women have to be superheroes to overcome all the restrictions they face’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2023