The collapse of trust between people and medical staff in Iran / Nafiseh Sharafeddini

Trust is a delicate bond between patient and therapist that distinguishes the treatment process from a mere business transaction. But in recent years, we have seen that this pillar in the Iranian medical environment has been severely damaged, giving way to cynicism and misunderstanding. What is happening in the crowded corridors of hospitals and waiting […]...

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A Review of Lost Trust in Official Media in the Narration of National Disasters / Nafiseh Sharafaldini

“Verification is the first unconscious reaction of an individual when faced with an event or news. Even a child, who lives solely based on instinct and unreliable bits of learning, turns to their parents for verification to determine the accuracy of a position. In the modern world, media has to a large extent replaced parents […]...

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From “Savola” to “Hyperstar”: A Warning Bell for Iran’s Economy/ Nafiseh Sharafaldini

The withdrawal of foreign investors from Iran’s economy could severely reduce the country’s chances of competing in global markets and might even push Iran’s economy out of the global economic cycle. For this reason, some experts believe that the decline in foreign investment in recent years—particularly the recent withdrawal of major investors—has raised concerns that […]...

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Power Outages Hit Iranian Citizens/ Nafiseh Sharafeddini

The final month of autumn began with widespread power outages in Tehran and other major cities. Continuous closures attributed to cold weather and power shortages have affected most provinces. The first round of outages began in late November, prompting the president to respond quickly, assuring citizens that residential electricity would no longer be cut off. […]...

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Government’s $7 Billion Control via Regulation of Kulbars: Will Kulbari Finally Be Legalized?/ Nafiseh Sharafaldini

The Pezeshkian administration is set to implement a regulatory framework for overseeing border trade practices, specifically kulbari (manual border transport) and tehlanji (small-scale maritime trade). Under this framework, the government plans to manage $4 to $7 billion worth of annual imports conducted through kulbari. Abdolnaser Hemmati, Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, announced during a […]...

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Conversation with Dr. Azin Moheb, Professor of the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Tehran/ Nafiseh Sharafaldini

During the Mihssa Movement, universities in Iran were one of the main strongholds where the cry of “Women, Life, Freedom” was raised by students and professors. The demands of this section of the scientific community were completely in line with the demands of the people; demands that led thousands of people to take to the […]...

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Conversation with Dr. Azin Moheb, Professor of the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Tehran / Nafiseh Sharafaldini

During the Mihssa movement, Iranian universities were one of the main strongholds where the cry of “Women, Life, Freedom” was raised by students and professors. The demands of this section of the scientific community were completely in line with the demands of the people; demands that led thousands of people from their homes to the […]...

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The narrative of women about the tragic situation of Shapour Detention Center / Nafiseh Sharafeddini.

“It was around 5 in the morning. I had severe period pain and since they had detained me in front of my house, I didn’t have any money to buy sanitary pads. I called out “Sir” in a low voice to open the door. He opened the door and I told him I didn’t have […]...

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Ambiguity in the circle of Kermani friends; Kermani bankers under scrutiny/ Nafiseh Sharafaldini

The Resalat Qarz al-Hasaneh Bank emphasizes its role in providing interest-free loans and receiving a two percent profit in its advertisements. These advertisements have led to long lines in some provinces of the country to receive these facilities, but this is not entirely true. The use of cheap money and depositing with a rate of […]...

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