Iran is a land with a wide range of linguistic and cultural diversity. Mother languages such as Kurdish, Persian, Turkish, Arabic, Balochi, Turkmen, Gilaki, Mazandarani, and others are not only a part of the country’s historical identity, but also serve as a bridge for cultural interaction, scientific development, and regional diplomacy. While some may see […]...

Alireza Bozorgmehri, a former member of the Digital Economy Working Group at the Ministry of Economy, spoke with Peace Mark Monthly Magazine about the filtering environment in Iran and the obstacles to its removal. According to Bozorgmehri, until the composition of the Supreme Council of Cyberspace changes, there is little hope for the acceleration of […]...

The issue of filtering and removing restrictions on various internet platforms has been a highly debated topic in Iran over the past few years. While the Minister of Communications has stated that lifting the ban on all platforms is on the government’s agenda—and recently, WhatsApp and Google Play were unblocked—public opinion and observers are left […]...

Internet filtering in Iran has become one of the most complex and serious social and economic issues. This policy has not only affected citizens’ daily lives but also challenged public perceptions of trust and transparency in governance. In this report, we visited Enghelab Street, one of the busiest areas in Tehran, to speak with various […]...

Dr. Hashem Oraee was born in 1957 (1336) in Mashhad. In 1974 (1353), he left for England to continue his education and earned his Ph.D. in Engineering from Cambridge University in 1985 (1364). He is a recipient of the “Pochu Brodsky Prize” from Churchill College at Cambridge University and the “Institution of Engineering and Technology […]...

Power outages, energy imbalances, and their resulting hardships have become one of the country’s most significant national challenges. The nation is grappling with air pollution, power outages, and cold weather, with the issue of energy imbalance frequently arising. In the midst of this, national energy policies and planning, along with their economic, social, and environmental […]...

A stray dog refers to a dog that typically has no owner, is not confined to a home, yard, or private property, and roams freely. These dogs interact and mate with other dogs and, in some cases, with other canids—such as wolves—producing hybrid species like wolf-dogs, which can be highly dangerous. They may spend all […]...

Zoos can be considered places that preserve part of the natural heritage and wildlife. However, in countries like Iran, numerous challenges surround the standards of animal care and the operation of such facilities. Issues such as inadequate space, insufficient resources, mismanagement, and lack of proper oversight have led to the neglect of animal rights in […]...

The Tabas mine disaster, which claimed the lives of 52 hardworking individuals, brought the term “miner” and the concept of “hard labor” into the spotlight for a while in the minds of the public and the media. Following the incident, as videos of the victims’ families circulated, a crucial question became even more prominent: Why […]...

His name is Abolfazl. He had three brothers, and both he and one of his brothers worked in the Madanjo mine. Now, that brother (Mohammadjavad Beheshtizadeh) has perished alongside 51 other miners, while Abolfazl survived. At first, he refuses to be interviewed. For several hours, he avoids the conversation with various excuses. Finally, he agrees […]...