“Quds day” becomes Antisemitism Day

After the 1979 revolution in Iran, the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini initiated the tradition of marking International al-Quds (Jerusalem) Day every year on the last Friday of the Muslim

Hardliners In Iran Attack New Hijab Bill As Too Lenient

Hardliners in Iran have strongly criticized a government hijab bill and claimed its leniency would only encourage further defiance of hijab rules. Minister of Justice Amin Hossein-Rahimi said Monday that the government

Iran and Venezuela Strengthen Ties in Oil Industry

Tehran and Caracas signed new memorandums of understanding to expand cooperation in the energy sector in the face of economic sanctions imposed on both countries, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported

Persecution of Christians in Iran

Iran’s Christian and other minority religious communities are subject to monitoring, restrictions, constant harassment, and judicial procedures. Recognized minority religions, according to Article 13 of Iran’s