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Yesterday 19:25
By Sahar Dadjoo
“No Kings” slogan unites diverse voices, says American scholar
Philip Rocco notes the movement’s strength lies in its broad symbolism that connects workers, immigrants, and defenders of civil rights
TEHRAN – In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Philip Rocco, a professor of political science at Marquette University, examines the rise of the “No Kings” protests across the United States.
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2025-09-17 16:13
By Soroush Saki
Deepfakes and democracy: Can we trust what we see online?
TEHRAN - In the past, the saying “seeing is believing” carried weight. A photograph or a video was considered proof of reality. But in today’s digital age, even our eyes can deceive us.
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2025-08-24 18:39
By Sahar Dadjoo
Exclusive: Gaza killings mirror Israel’s decades of crimes against press, rights activist says
Sherif Mansour says the bullet that silenced Shireen Abu Akleh now echoes across Gaza
TEHRAN – The systematic targeting of Palestinian journalists in Gaza by Israeli forces represents a calculated assault not just on individuals, but on the very essence of truth-telling in conflict zones.
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2025-07-26 17:41
Constitution House of Tabriz: where Iran’s struggle for democracy has its roots in
TEHRAN - Nestled beside the historic bazaar of Tabriz in the heart of northwest Iran, the Constitution House of Tabriz -- locally known as Khaneh Mashrouteh -- stands as a powerful symbol of Iran’s early democratic aspirations.
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2025-04-20 22:17
By Sahar Dadjoo
The day Americans march against authoritarianism
TEHRAN—The nationwide "50501" protests held on April 19 represent a significant and multifaceted grassroots mobilization against President Donald Trump's policies and governance style during his second term.
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2024-04-06 16:26
India and a dying democracy
TEHRAN- Recently, two separate researches have been released on the situation of human rights and the liberal democracy in India, leveling harsh criticisms and concerns about growing autocracy in the former world's largest democracy.
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2023-12-30 21:43
Iranian official highlights role of elections in serving people
TEHRAN- A prominent Iranian official has emphasized the significance of elections in serving the people and contributing to the nation's democratic system.
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2023-12-26 22:27
Interior Minister expresses pride in Islamic Republic’s democratic system
TEHRAN- Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi expressed pride in the Islamic Republic's democratic system, which is based on religious, moral, human, and divine values.
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2023-12-19 23:05
By Faramarz Kuhpayeh
The world waking up to the griefs of Palestinians
TEHRAN- Other than biased and ideologically driven persons and except those who seek the backing of Zionist lobbies in the West, particularly in the United States, people who are noticing the sufferings of people in the Gaza Strip are asking what are the motives for so much Israeli barbarity and savagery in Gaza?
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2023-04-17 21:43
Logical confrontation in the field of diplomacy
In a commentary, Farhikhtegan has pointed to the Sunday remarks of the Leader in his meeting with the senior military commanders.
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2023-04-10 20:41
By Faramarz Kuhpayeh
Iranians truly oppose America
Gallup reveals the truth about Iranians' view of U.S.
TEHRAN – A recent poll by an American polling company revealed that U.S. standing in the Muslim world has deteriorated to a new level, with Iranians standing out among other Muslim nations as distrusting it the most.
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2022-12-23 19:10
Amir Abdollahian says Iran has one of strongest democracies in the region
TEHRAN- European intrusion into Iranian domestic issues, according to the Iranian foreign minister, is unacceptable because Iran has one of the region's most robust democracies.
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2022-11-11 21:22
Iranian envoy faults military intervention for situation in Afghanistan
TEHRAN- Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has underscored that the status quo in Afghanistan is the outcome of foreign military intervention in the country with the ostensible goals of battling terrorism and establishing democracy to the war-ravaged nation.