An exploration of Iranian revolutionary songs; from the blood of the youth of the homeland to the anthem of women. An announcement, no matter how good it is, will never be read more than once; but a song, learned by heart, is repeated over and over again. These are some of the words of Joe […]...

The seasons of protest and movement among the people have always been accompanied by the support of artists and those with a sense of taste and eloquence; those who have used the tools of art to speak for the people and shed light on their problems, and be their voice. This season has once again […]...

“Meeting ‘Salam Farmandeh’ and ‘For…’ Shervin Hajipour” For over forty years, schools in Iran have turned into prisons and students are reprimanded for their rights to freedom. These days, we see many images of schools in the country where students are singing the song “For…” by Shervin Haji Pour in schools or on the streets, […]...

The last word of protest is when it takes shape, it becomes present in all aspects of life. In the sound of the streets, the faces of passersby, television images, late-night movies, best-selling book lists, quiet restaurants, slogans from behind windows, and of course in art. If we want to talk about the starting point […]...

Can we hold artists responsible for their actions in sensitive political and social situations? Before and after the February 1979 revolution, discussions were raised about the role of art and literature and their responsibility in society. What was approved and accepted by revolutionary and leftist forces was referred to as committed art. This perspective was […]...

The pulse of protest art is rising in Iran. The widespread uprising of the Iranian people and the presence of women and girls at the forefront of these movements have awakened the creativity that was dormant in the heart of Iranian society. Today, we witness the art of protest and its prominent symbol in various […]...

Khosrow. Budget. State. Sure. Bar. Shower. Nation. Members of the Islamic Consultative Assembly agreed in an open session on Monday, 8 Aban 1401, after a month of suppression and severe crackdown by the government on Iranian protesters, to increase the salaries of law enforcement and armed forces personnel by twenty percent through the amendment of […]...

The History of Student Movements in Iran from the Constitutional Revolution to Today Three schoolgirls in their school uniforms walk hand in hand, shaking their headscarves and shouting, “Women, life, freedom.” This image has become familiar in recent months in Iran; it started with the death of Mahsa (Jina) Amini and has spread to the […]...

The first time that Iranian citizens heard the name of the special unit may go back to the early 1970s; when one of the first street protests after the revolution took place in Mashhad, one of the most religious cities in Iran, in Bahman 1357. In 1970, the government of Iran merged the city police, […]...

“In the scene of conflict, if he had a spear in his hand, his hand must be broken. If he had a spear in his hand, it would have caused fear and terror, and he would have wielded it, at that moment you must break his leg with a pen.” This is an oral order […]...

The plan to transform the Islamic Republic’s law enforcement forces into a central command was introduced about two years ago, and the General Staff of the Armed Forces took it seriously. In December of 1400, Ayatollah Khamenei announced his approval of the change in the law enforcement structure, and the law enforcement forces came under […]...

Since the beginning of 1386 (2007), the implementation of projects known as “Improving Social Security” has been on the agenda of the National Police. The aim of this project is to combat crimes such as harassment, theft, distribution of drugs and psychotropic substances, alcohol consumption, violence and harassment, spread of immoral images, lack of hijab, […]...