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Mobile Surveillance and the War on Women’s Bodies in Iran
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In recent years, Iran has intensified its enforcement of compulsory hijab laws through the deployment of advanced surveillance technologies. While the national implementation of these laws has faced challenges and public resistance, certain regions, notably Isfahan, have become focal points for stringent enforcement measures. Isfahan, a major city in central Iran, has witnessed the…
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Structural Violence in the Islamic Regime’s Labor System
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Between 2021-22, 3,826 workers in Iran were killed in so-called “workplace accidents.” These deaths are not isolated tragedies or unfortunate errors of management—they are the logical outcome of a social order in which the working class is systematically denied the right to organize, to supervise, and to intervene in the conditions of its own…
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Banners in the Wind, Walls at the Border
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In late 2006, I took part in a small gathering in Sanandaj for World Children’s Day. We held signs that said children deserve education, not war—hardly a radical demand. Most of us were under 25. Some were students, some workers, some artists. We were thinking about Afghan children without access to school, about poverty,…
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Geopolitics and Social Movements in Post-2023 Iran
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The Islamic Republic built a tool and named it the “Axis of Resistance.” For three decades, it used this label to present itself as a force against Israel and in support of Palestinian liberation. This construction was not accidental. It served a strategic purpose: to expand the regime’s regional influence under the cover of…
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Iran–US: Against the War Camps
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Over the past 24 hours, diplomatic and military developments between the United States, Israel, and the Islamic Republic of Iran have intensified. While the headlines are shaped by threats of war, military buildups, and indirect diplomatic signaling, the underlying dynamics point to deeper strategic tensions that require clear and grounded analysis. As tensions between…
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The U.S.–Iran Standoff in a Shifting Global Order
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The latest escalation between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran signals more than a bilateral conflict over nuclear capabilities. While Iranian officials hint at resuming a nuclear program if attacked, Donald Trump has issued multiple threats of unprecedented military strikes, using the Houthis’ actions in the Red Sea as justification. However,…
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Militarism in Iran: War Machines and Social Crisis
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Iran’s so-called “missile cities” are large-scale underground military installations designed to store, maintain, and potentially launch ballistic and cruise missiles, drones, and air defense systems. Developed and operated primarily by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), these facilities are part of a broader military strategy aimed at strengthening deterrence capabilities, particularly in response to…
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National Conflict, Netanyahu, and Iran’s Revolutionary Future
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The slogan “Woman, Life, Freedom” represents a political movement that emerged in Iran with significant implications for the entire Middle East. It was a progressive and radical moment in recent regional history. However, it cannot be understood in isolation. It must be seen as part of a broader process of civil resistance and political…
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State-Sanctioned Murder: Islamic Regime Covert War Against Dissenters
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The room was tense. It was the second day of the interview, and Brigadier General Mohsen Rafiqdoust, the man who had once controlled Iran’s vast military supply chain, sat across from journalist Abdollah Abdi. He had already spoken candidly about many things, but this question—this one shifted the air in the room. The moment…
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The Monarchist-IRGC Bloc and the Suppression of Iran’s Opposition
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The polarization of Iranian society is intensifying. What is unfolding is not a chaotic battle of competing factions but a deliberate convergence of reactionary forces. The IRGC and monarchist groups, though seemingly at odds in ideological rhetoric, are engaged in a joint effort to eliminate political dissidents. The IRGC carries out repression through direct…
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The Curse of Oil, the Weight of History
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The article “Iran in the Context of the Middle East – A Concise Analysis of the Situation” (published in Persian) by Mohammadreza Nikfar presents a sweeping historical and political analysis of the Middle East, tracing the region’s cultural layers, its historical aspirations, and its present-day struggles. The author argues that the Middle East has…
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Lashes of Tyranny: The Suppression of Mehdi Yarrahi
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Mehdi Yarrahi, the Iranian protest singer, has once again become a symbol of defiance after enduring 74 lashes for his music. His crime—singing “RooSariTo”, a song in solidarity with the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement—led to his arrest, imprisonment, and a brutal punishment carried out by the Islamic Republic’s judiciary. His case has ignited outrage…