ifmat - Iranians in tears after footballers forced to sing national anthem due to regime threat

The Soccer World Must Protect Iran’s Team

As the ref blew the final whistle at Doha’s Al Thamama Stadium to confirm their 0-1 loss to the US, several members of the Iranian team were seen bursting into tears. In an especially poignant moment, defender ...
ifmat - New Iran protests erupt in universities

Iran menaces abroad as protests grow at home

Even as widespread protests at home threaten their rule, Iran’s theocratic leaders have increased their aggressive policies abroad. In the rest of the Middle East, they have exerted political influence and wielded military power either directly or ...