Iran
A traditional Iranian sport has been closed off to women. One activist wants to change that.
Varzeshe Pahlavani is a mix of martial arts, wrestling and calisthenics. It has deep roots in Persian tradition going back centuries. The sport is officially closed off to women, but one female Iranian activist is trying to change that.
TarantisT bandleader on protests in Iran: 'This is not protest anymore. This is a revolution'
Amid ongoing protests, Iran's morality police ‘lies in ruins,’ analyst says
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Satellite photos show damage at Iran prison amid protests
'The hijab will never be the same,' protester in Iran says
The death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in Iran has ignited the most powerful protests the country has seen in years. "Click Here" spoke to one protester who discussed the dangers of using social media and technology while participating in street demonstrations.
'For the Sake of' song becomes anthem for protests in Iran
In the somber ballad, musician Shervin Hajipour sings of why Iranians are rising up in protest: “For dancing in the streets," he intones. “For my sister, for your sister, for our sisters.”
'We're done': A new generation of Iranians are using this app to track the country's morality police
The mapping app Gershad, launched in 2016, allows people in Iran — primarily women — to mark the location of the country's morality police so that others can avoid them. Human rights activist and app co-founder Firuzeh Mahmoudi joined The World's host Marco Werman to talk about the app amid current protests.
No contradiction in supporting protesters while pursuing nuclear deal with Iran, US special envoy says
Robert Malley, the US special envoy for Iran, joined The World's host Marco Werman from Washington to discuss how the Biden administration views the current protests and what this could all mean for efforts to secure a nuclear deal with Iran.
Long before electricity, wind catchers of Persia kept residents cool. Climate-conscious architects are taking notes.
This 12th-century invention was a reliable form of air-conditioning in Iran for centuries. And as temperatures continue to rise around the world, this ancient way of staying cool has gained renewed attention for its emissions-free and cost-effective design.
US and Israel sign joint declaration on Iran's nuclear program during Biden's visit
During President Joe Biden's trip to the Middle East, he's signed a joint declaration with Israel to counter Iran's nuclear program. The World's host Marco Werman speaks with Sina Azodi, a nonresident fellow with the Atlantic Council in Washington, about what the move means.
Ladder theory: Part I
Critical State, a foreign policy newsletter by Inkstick Media, takes a deep dive this week into why the destruction of drones is treated as less of an attack.
Saudi Arabia says it's not responsible for high oil prices
Saudi Arabia says it “won't bear any responsibility" for shortages in global oil supplies, following attacks on its oil facilities by Yemeni Houthi rebels.
US’ indefinite ban on Iranians drafted into Iran’s Revolutionary Guard continues to separate families
Former conscripts say the Guard’s listing as a foreign terrorist organization unfairly prevents them from being with their families in the US.
What's at stake for Israel and Gulf Arab countries in light of the Abraham Accords?
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has visited Bahrain as part of a push to boost regional ties with Gulf Arab countries following the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020. The World's host Marco Werman spoke with Hussein Ibish, a senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, about what's a stake for the regional partnerships.