Iran Media Review
Feb 10, 2023
Veteran Wrestler and Politician Urges the Regime to “Use” Dissident Celebrities
The February 10 edition of the Iran Media Review examines how the Iranian regime might use celebrities as a political tool.
Feb 7, 2023
Abandoned by China, Iran Gravitates Toward Russia’s Orbit
The February 7 edition of the Iran Media Review explores increasing economic ties between Iran and Russia.
Feb 3, 2023
Bad Journalism or Declaration of Intent? Javan Newspaper on UAE Investment Security
The February 3 edition of the Iran Media Review asks what is behind an argument for expanding Iranian-Omani trade relations.
Jan 31, 2023
Javan Newspaper: “Why is the Opposition Incapable of Finding a Leader?”
The January 31 edition of the Iran Media Review assesses IRGC commentary on the shortcomings of leadership candidates for the opposition.
Jan 27, 2023
Media Reflections on the “Women of Influence Congress” in Iran
On January 20, Tehran hosted the first “International Congress for Women of Influence” honoring women from 28 countries. Following several days of media speculation about the participants and purpose of the event, there appears to be greater clarity, and harsher criticism, as expressed by reformist political activist Abbas Abdi in Etemad newspaper: “Many of the...
Jan 24, 2023
Neglected, Poor, and Protesting: Iran’s Sistan and Baluchistan Province
The wave of popular protests that has swept over Iran since September 2022 has claimed the lives of 592 protesters and 73 members of different branches of the armed forces. With 131 protesters and 21 government personnel fatalities, the protests have been particularly violent in Sistan and Baluchistan province, which is populated by Iran’s predominantly...
Jan 20, 2023
Javan Newspaper on “Legal Status” of the Followers of the Bahai Faith
The January 20 edition of the Iran Media Review highlights articles illustrating injustices for Iran’s Bahai population.
Jan 17, 2023
Iranian Columnists Fear Losing Control Over Iraq More Than What a Soccer Tournament is Named
The January 17 edition of the Iran Media Review evaluates Iranian reactions to Iraq’s hosting of the “Arabian Gulf Cup” soccer tournament.
