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Iranwire – Iranian’s President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Africa kicked off amid utter confusion last week when his arrival at his first destination, Kenya, was overshadowed by protests over the high cost of living. On July 11, as the media descended on Kenya’s State House for a briefing on Raisi’s visit to the East African state, Hussein Mohamed, State House spokesperson, said …

Iranwire – A media outlet affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has published a video capturing the moment when a woman known for her opposition to mandatory headscarf rules was arrested. In the video published by Saberin News on July 19, several individuals in uniforms can be seen apprehending Leila Ziafar in her home in Tehran. The release …

Iranwire – The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) is “deeply concerned” about the situation of Iranian journalist Niloofar Hamedi, who has been behind bars for 10 months for her coverage of Mahsa Amini’s death in police custody, a spokesperson says. “AIPS and the Sports Journalists Association of Iran (ISJA), have been actively engaged in addressing her case,” AIPS spokeswoman Azra …

Iranwire – The powerful Guardian Council has re-elected the 97-year-old Ahmad Jannati as its secretary for another one-year term amid reports suggesting that he suffers ill-health and has difficulties communicating. Council spokesperson Hadi Tahan-Nazeef said on July 19 that Siamak Rahpeyk retained the role of deputy secretary and Tahan-Nazeef himself will remain the spokesperson of the 12-member body. Jannati has …

Iranwire – As temperature rises, you feel a tug of apprehension before stepping out onto the street. You drape a scarf over your head, but as you catch a glimpse of your reflection in the mirror, self-disgust fills you. You summon the courage to toss the scarf around your neck and tell yourself, “Don’t be afraid!” You tuck it into …