With the increasing implementation of public executions in Iran, debates around this form of punishment have intensified. Supporters consider it a necessary tool for deterrence and public example, while critics emphasize its contradiction with the principle of human dignity, human rights standards, and its harmful psychological and social consequences. In this context, Peace Mark Monthly […]...

Seyed Mahmoud Alizadeh Tabatabaei, a licensed attorney, political activist, and member of the board of directors of the Central Bar Association, was also a representative in the first term of the Islamic City Council of Tehran (1997–2001). He has represented many Iranian political figures and senior officials, particularly those affiliated with the reformist movement, including […]...

The twelve-day war between Iran and Israel left deep and lasting consequences in Iran, bringing to light issues that are not only undeniable but also vital for understanding the social and political conditions of the country. This event, like a mirror, revealed hidden layers of inequalities, social divides, and structural challenges. In this conversation with […]...

Migration is not a new story; it is an ancient narrative embedded in the annals of every nation’s history — filled with tales both great and small, of triumphs and defeats. But for the people of Afghanistan, this narrative is steeped in sorrow. It is a historical pain for our eastern neighbor, who also happens […]...

In the aftermath of the twelve-day war and the suspension that has cast a shadow over Iranian society and daily life, we spoke with Dr. Parvaneh Salahshouri—sociologist and former member of the Iranian Parliament—to ask her about the government’s handling of the war, her analysis of Iranian society—often regarded by many sociologists as a movement-oriented […]...

Mohammad Hossein Saket is a retired judge, former justice of the Supreme Court of Iran, university professor, and practicing attorney. He has authored works in the fields of law and Islamic studies, including books and articles on legal procedures in Islamic law, a historical perspective on the philosophy of law, legal theory, legal advocacy, and […]...

Dowry has always been a contentious issue in Iran, both legally and socially. In recent years, with the worsening economic situation, it has become even more important and complex. Rooted in religious and historical traditions, dowry has now—amid social changes and economic crises in Iran—turned into a legal battleground and sometimes a source of tension […]...

In a forgotten corner of Iran—where development plans have long been abandoned—deep within the harsh mountains of the Zagros, among cracked soil and rains that no longer come, live villagers and farmers whose choices oscillate between death and destitution. For these people, cultivating poppies is not an act of greed but one of desperation—an agonizing […]...

Talking and writing about the tragedy of the explosion in Bandar Rajaei is difficult, and even more difficult to convince someone to have a conversation about it. It is a sensitive issue and many people are concerned about incorrect perceptions and misunderstandings that are usually created in Iran. In this conversation, the focus is on […]...

A report, fifteen days after the tragedy, talks about the mourning ceremonies and the workers with and without identification who were killed in the explosion at the Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas. The workers who entered the port through the walls for a piece of bread, and the ports filled with laborers who had neither […]...