Seyyed Mehdi Hashemi Toghroljerdi – Involved In

Iranian Hardliner Says Bodybuilding Is Nudity and Should Be Banned

One of Iran’s hardline conservatives Mohammad Sadegh Koushki has called on President Ebrahim Raisi to suspend bodybuilding competitions. His comments come after an incident at Iran's bodybuilding championships
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Hundreds Of Iranian Women Detained On Anniversary Of Amini’s Death

At least 600 women have been arrested in Tehran on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death on September 16. Among this group, 130 individuals are presently being held in ...
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Dozens Arrested During Protests On Mahsa Amini Death Anniversary

During rallies on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death in custody, Iranian security apparatus arrested dozens of protesters across the country. State media in Iran only published scattered reports ...
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Ebrahim Raisi Has Blood on His Hands

Last week, the Council on Foreign Relations invited me to a roundtable discussion it will be hosting Tuesday with the president of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, who will be in ...
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Exploring the Motives behind the Dismissal of Iran’s Central Insurance Chief

Shortly after reports surfaced of a cyberattack targeting 18 insurance companies in Iran, the Director-General of Iran’s Central Insurance Company found himself ousted from his position. However, within a ...
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Iranian News Outlet Suspended Over Critique Of Foreign Policy

Iranian authorities have suspended the operations of the Entekhab news website, citing violations of press laws and decisions made by the Supreme National Security Council. While the suspension has ...
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