The Iranian government is authoritarian and has been widely criticized for its poor human rights record, including restrictions on freedom of assembly, expression, and the press, as well as its …

4 days ago · An Iranian cultural renaissance in the late 8th century led to a reawakening of Persian literary culture, though the Persian language was now highly Arabized and in Arabic …

Nov 16, 2025 · Iran grapples over social freedoms after war with Israel Some elements of the Iranian state are in favour of relatively relaxing controls, while others wish to cede no ground.

Iran Iran boycotting World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for soccer officials Iran has decided to boycott the World Cup draw in Washington next week. The U.S. denied visas to members of …

Oct 14, 2024 · All broadcasting from Iranian soil is controlled by the state and reflects official ideology. A wider range of opinion may be found online and in the printed press.

Oct 30, 2025 · This monument of scholarship in Iranian Studies is a mine of detailed information, with bibliographical references, on every aspect of Iranian history, thought, languages, and …

1 day ago · Slightly more than half the population speak a dialect of Persian, an Iranian language of the Indo-Iranian group. Literary Persian, the language’s more refined variant, is understood …

The Iranian government was changed to an Islamic Republic by Islamic Revolution. Soon afterwards, the Iranian Students Movement (Tahkim Vahdat), with the backing of the new …

Despite these efforts, inflation and unemployment remain significant challenges for the Iranian population. In the realm of regional politics, Iran maintains its influence through its support for …

Nov 16, 2025 · TEHRAN, Iran — A drastic new message adorns the walls of the Iranian capital, usually reserved for war heroes and weapons. “There is a water shortage!” reads the …