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Golnaz Esfandiari predominantly covers evolving stories and breaking news related to government, politics, and human rights in Iran. Her articles often delve into sensitive topics such as the IRGC influence, U.S.-Iran relations, human rights abuses, and Iranian domestic affairs.
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By: Ray Furlong, Golnaz Esfandiari
An Iranian cultural official has been sacked after a viral video showed a man proposing to a woman without a headscarf at the tomb of a celebrated Persian poet. The video shows violations of Iran's harsh morality laws, such as women with their heads uncovered and the man publicly embracing the woman
By: Golnaz Esfandiari
Also: Iran pressures students over dress code.
By: Golnaz Esfandiari
A declassified U.S. cable obtained by RFE/RL's Radio Farda shows that a close associate and longtime friend of the founder of the Islamic republic, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, met with U.S. Embassy officials in Iran in the 1960s.
By: Golnaz Esfandiari
Also: Iran aims to bolster ties with Latin America
By: Golnaz Esfandiari
Also: Iranian art students angered over hijab enforcement
By: Golnaz Esfandiari
Senior Iranian officials, including the intelligence minister and the head of the intelligence organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), have met to discuss a coordinated strategy to counter alleged "plots by the enemies."
By: Golnaz Esfandiari, Mohammad Zarghami
The founder of one of Iran's largest charities recently fled the country after the authorities dissolved his organization. Sharmin Meymandinejad, the head of the Imam Ali Society, was arrested and kept in detention for months, during which he alleges that he was tortured.
By: Ray Furlong, Golnaz Esfandiari, Shahriar Siami
Amateur video shows the moment Erfan Ramizipour was shot in the eyes by Iranian security forces as he took part in mass anti-regime protests in 2022. The 24-year-old is just one of many protesters who have been shot in the eyes, in what appears to have been a deliberate tactic.
By: Kian Sharifi, Golnaz Esfandiari
The death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah will have far-reaching consequences for the Lebanese organization and its key ally, Iran.
By: Kian Sharifi, Golnaz Esfandiari
By Kian Sharifi and Golnaz Esfandiari ( RFE/RL ) — The death of Hassan Nasrallah is a significant blow to Hezbollah and the organization’s key sponsor, Iran.
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