Hankir, a Lebanese British journalist and the editor of Our Women on the Ground, writes about the intersection of politics, culture, and society, particularly in the broader Middle East.

(The Conversation) — The veil as a symbol of oppression has once again moved to center stage in Iran, but it’s important to know about the history of veiling – and mandatory unveiling.

Iran is a nation with thousands of years of history in which various cultures, customs and lifestyles have had a peaceful coexistence. The country’s cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible, ...

Although displaying the Lion and Sun is illegal in Iran, it remains for many a nostalgic symbol of the pre-revolutionary era. In 2015, a correspondent for The Guardian spotted the illicit Lion and ...

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has filmed herself cutting her hair in a symbol of solidarity with Iranian protesters who have been demonstrating for nearly two weeks. Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe ...

The colors present in ancient tiles, composed solely of a blend of lead and tin, have exhibited remarkable resilience over centuries, retaining their intrinsic beauty. Notable masterpieces of Iranian ...

The chador stands as a multifaceted symbol deeply ingrained in the fabric of Iranian culture. It serves as a garment of modesty, religious devotion, and cultural identity, connecting women to ...

Esmat Vatanparast lost 11 members of her extended family during the mass executions of political prisoners and regime opponents in Iran in the ... this moment because a symbol of murder is gone ...