Nazenin Ansari

Nazenin Ansari

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epa09000597 Iranians wave the country's national flags during a rally marking the 42nd anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, at the Azadi (Freedom) square in Tehran, Iran, 10 February 2021. The event marks the 42nd anniversary of the Islamic revolution, which came ten days after Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's returned from his exile in Paris to Iran, toppling the monarchy system and forming the Islamic Republic. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH
Iran wants sanctions relief, even as it misuses its public funds

Tehran is financing corruption and terrorism, but complaining about the consequences for its economy

February 23, 2021
At first commentators thought the protests, apparently sparked by an increase in the price of basic goods like eggs and fuel, could be the product of jockeying by leading figures vying for the succession to Ali Khamenei, the current Supreme Leader. EPA
Iran analysis: old grievances spark new protests

Corruption, mismanagement and lack of good governance have erased all trust in the system, writes Nazenin Ansari

January 01, 2018