Mani Fardad

Mani Fardad is a pseudonym for a reporter based in Iran.

Iran | Jul 3, 2014

Iranian women still banned from stadiums

Iran's ban on women in public stadiums, first instated after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, has caused an uproar during the recent FIVB World League volleyball games in Tehran.

Iranian women watch the practice session of Iran's national soccer team from behind the railings as they banned from entering the stadium at Azadi (freedom) sport complex in Tehran, Iran May 21, 2006. WORLD CUP 2006 PREVIEW REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl - RTR1DLXK

Iran | Nov 22, 2013

Should Reformists go conservative in parliamentary elections?

As former Iranian Reformist presidential candidate Mohammad Reza Aref begins to form a broad coalition of Reformist groups, analysts and activists are taking public positions on what is the best strategy for Reformists to take over the parliament and aid President Hassan Rouhani's moderate policies.

Iran | Jul 29, 2013

Iranian Patients Still Suffer From Sanctions on Medicine

Despite the United States easing the ban on medicine, Iranian patients with serious illnesses continue to suffer from sanctions as well as government mismanagement.

Surgeon Nabiollah Shariati removes tape from the nose of his patient Amir Ahadi as his sister Reyhaneh waits for her check-up at the doctor's office in Tehran June 24, 2007. REUTERS/Caren Firouz (IRAN) - RTR1R44A

Iran | Jul 4, 2013

Does Rouhani Hold 'Key' to Release Mousavi and Karroubi?

Iranian President-elect Hassan Rouhani said during his campaign that it may become possible to allow the release of those under house arrest and imprisoned after the 2009 presidential election.