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Iranwire – In a dimly lit, old cafe, among a circle of companions, he fervently expounds on the legend of Hussain, Shia Islam’s third Imam. They recount Hussain’s defiance against oppression. Draped in somber attire, reminiscent of the solemnity of Muharram, they echo his cry: “Silence is not an option in the face of tyranny.”  Muharram, the first month of …

Iranwire – Authorities in the Islamic Republic have demolished over 30 graves belonging to the Baha’i religious minority at a cemetery in Tehran. According to a statement issued by the Baha’i International Community (BIC) on March 5, the authorities removed grave markers and used bulldozers to flatten the resting places, effectively erasing any evidence of the burials. The government’s action …

Iranwire – A group of Iranian artists and activists have come together in Germany to form a unique film collective called Perspective. Their goal is not only to tell stories but also to inspire critical thinking and challenge societal norms through short films on social media. Launched in September 2023, the group has already released four films tackling various social …

Iranwire – Last week’s elections in Iran have set a significant precedent with a record-low voter turnout since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which brought clerical rulers to power.  At approximately 40 percent, the turnout figure contrasts sharply with previous elections, where it often soared above 55 percent and sometimes even reached 75 percent. While such a turnout might be deemed …

Iranwire – Milad Arsanjani, a former political prisoner, was apprehended along with nearly a hundred other asylum seekers in Greek waters, IranWire reports.  “We were en route from Greece to Italy when they arrested us,” he said in a video message sent to IranWire.  “They are now taking us back to Türkiye. There is a possibility that many would get …