Iran
2024
2023
Contemporary Pottery From the Heart of Esfahan, Iran - In Pictures
Step into a world where tradition meets innovation in the works of Samira Ghafori and Anahita Ahmadi
Sculpting Change: Two Women Reshaping Iran's Pottery Scene
Emerging from the vibrant tapestry of Iranian culture, Samira Ghafori and Anahita Ahmadi shape clay into powerful narratives of resilience and personal evolution.
2022
The Iranian Government: How is it structured?
From the Assembly of Experts to the Guardian Council, learn about the complex process of electing the Supreme Leader of Iran, the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces and the highest authority in the country.
UN votes on a fact-finding mission into Iran, but don’t look at it too closely
The UN HRC approved a fact-finding investigation into human rights violations in Iran. However, the vote reveals three disturbing facts about the Council and its ability to protect human rights.
Revealed: Leaked file uncovers how the Iranian Revolutionary Guards plan to quell protests
Exclusive: A two-hour-long audio leak of a secret meeting between a Basij commander and news outlets reveals the regime’s tactics to suppress dissent.
From Zahhak to the Islamic Republic of Iran: Has Ferdowsi prophesied the future of the republic?
In his national epic, the Book of Kings, Ferdowsi, tells us a story of a kingdom ruled by hungry snakes terrorising a nation. Little did the poet know that 1000 years later, his national epic would become a prophecy.
Christmas in Iran: Inside The 17th Century Iranian-Armenian Monastery of St. Amenaprkich (Vank Church) — In Pictures
Located in Isfahan's New Jolfa neighbourhood, the Vank Cathedral is a major UNESCO World Heritage site that serves as a historic cultural and religious bridge between the Armenian and Iranian communities.
2021
A look into the Iranian Turkmen Sahra - in Pictures
An immigrant family from Sistan and Baluchestan living in one of the Turkmen villages. Their different culture and religion have prevented them from having friendly relationships with other residents of the village.
The 40th day of winter: Kurdistan Celebrates Pir Shaliar - in pictures
In the Kurdish city of Uraman Takht, the ancient Pir Shalyar festival marks a legendary wedding with roots in pre-Islamic Zoroastrian tradition.
Iranian lawyer declared as UN-aligned Person of the Year
Nasrin Sotoudeh is an Iranian human rights lawyer who has been in and out of prison since 2010 for no other reason than defending men, women and children who suffered under the oppressive Iranian regime. Her clients included opposition politicians, journalists, abused women and children, women who were arrested for not wearing the hijab and prisoners on death row for crimes they allegedly committed when they were minors.
Hormoz and its People - in picture
With colourful coastal soils and kind, simple and friendly people, Hormoz Island is a stunning blend of culture and natural beauty. Join Anahita Ahmadi for a quick tour of the Island.
2020
Earning a Living in the Remote Areas of Baluchestan - in pictures
A woman Knitting ornaments on scarfs. The colorful shisha keeps her company during the long days.
Sheep Shearing Amongst the Nomads of Kurdistan - in pictures
Anahita Ahmadi travelled to distant lands of Kurdistan to observe a small portion of Iranian Nomads’ life. Iranian nomads work extremely hard, but they also lead extraordinary lives with individual and unique dreams. Anahita has provided us with the opportunity to take a short glance at their mysterious lives.
2019
Uraman Takht - a journey to the forgotten lands of Kurdistan
After publishing the August issue of The Gordian, we received the kind message from an UN-aligned member, Anahita, saying the magazine had inspired her to travel to the Iranian Kurdistan. As a thank you we received beautiful pictures from her which we decided to publish as a bonus, showcasing Uraman Takht, a magnificent village in the west of Iran.
“Women are allowed to ride bikes – just not in public” Khamenei’s fatwa: another nail in the coffin of women rights in Iran
A bike campaign In the autumn of 2015, a young environmentalist in Arak, a city with pollution levels as staggering as those in Tehran, started a “car-free Tuesday” campaign to encourage people to commute by bike. The campaign soon turned popular with municipal authorities across the country beginning to encourage residents to ride bikes and leave their cars at home.
