Former head of the Shiraz City Council says, “We have a resolution that these 57 hectares are the cultural and historical fabric of Shiraz and should not be harmed.” However, despite this resolution and others, the development plan for the Shahcheragh Shrine, or the 57-hectare plan, is still on the agenda. This plan, along with […]...

After the idea of “generating” government assets was proposed, the market strongly criticized this plan. Opponents pointed out that Iran’s economy is a government economy and the massive capacity known as government wealth has been accumulated over the years. Handing over the fate of this massive wealth to a seven-member team, even with legal and […]...

“Review of the 10 to 15-year prison plan for “critical comments” by the parliament” In conversation with Kambeez Noroozi, former vice president of the Tehran Journalists’ Guild Association. According to Kambeez Noroozi, representatives have understood one thing correctly: that the virtual space and social networks provide a situation for the circulation of information that is […]...

Conversation with Mohammad Hossein Aghasi, lawyer About the plan to develop a 10 to 15 year program for “critical commentary” from the parliament on the prison system. “If it is expected that prominent and expert individuals refrain from expressing their opinions, naturally everyone should cover their mouths and remain silent until the official authorities of […]...

One step away from collapse. National parks in Iran are one of the four protected areas that have accommodated various animal species and plant cover. These parks are rich natural resources, from wood to endangered animal species and soil rich in nutrients, and they establish a balance in the natural and environmental conditions in many […]...

Garbage, the scourge of Iran’s national parks. A national park is an area of natural resources, including forests, grasslands, natural meadows, plains, rivers, lakes, and mountains, that serves as a showcase for prominent examples of natural phenomena. Governments protect these areas to preserve the ecosystem, create a suitable environment for the reproduction and growth of […]...

Conversation with Shahyar Qanbari, about the art of protest these days. Shahyar Ghanbari is a poet, composer, and singer. He has been involved in various forms of art in Iran, including filmmaking, for many years. He has a long list of unforgettable songs and poems, such as “The Scent of Good Wheat”, “Bread, Cheese, and […]...

Examining the committed art and social responsibility of the artist in conversation with Hafez Musavi, poet. Who is a committed artist? Is art simply a result of an artist’s reaction to political and social situations? What is the state of committed and protest art in the current protests in Iran? These questions have been asked […]...

“Examining Iran’s Protest Cinema in Conversation with Karim Lakzadeh, Film Director” Karim Lakzadeh believes that in Iranian cinema, films have always been made that appear to be protest films, but in reality, they have only been used by opportunists to advance the filmmaker’s goals and gain international recognition. Given that these days, the art of […]...

Overcoming unemployment is overcoming crime. Statistics in the past year show a significant increase in the implementation of the death penalty in Iran. It seems that since Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei took office, there has been a strong will within the judicial system to expedite all death sentences. This has prompted the monthly magazine Khat-e-Solh to interview […]...