Ebrahim Raisi – Involved In

New Hijab Bill Seeks to Silence Women

On May 21, Ebrahim Raisi’s government approved and sent a bill on “Chastity and Hijab” to Iran’s Parliament (Majlis). The bill has sparked controversy among various factions of the ...
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Iran Exchanges Heavy Gunfire With Taliban on Afghan Border

The Taliban and Iran exchanged heavy gunfire Saturday on the Islamic Republic's border with Afghanistan, killing and wounding troops while sharply escalating rising tensions between the two countries amid ...
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Hard-Liners Blast Tougher Proposed Hijab Legislation

The authorities in Iran have drafted a new bill that would impose stiffer penalties against women who violate the Islamic dress code, including fines, imprisonment, and even the deprivation ...
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Iran president warmly welcomes Sultan of Oman

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has warmly welcomed Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said of Oman, who is making his inaugural two-day visit to Tehran. The grand reception took place at ...
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Iran-Pakistan cooperation complicated by sanctions

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi jointly inaugurated two high-value projects at their countries' border last week, marking an upbeat phase in relations. Lighting up
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Oman’s Sultan in Iran for Talks on Diplomatic

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said arrived in Tehran for a two-day visit Sunday which is expected to focus on regional diplomatic and security issues, Iranian state media reported, ...
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