Mehrnaz Samimi Mehrnaz Samimi is an Iranian-American journalist. On Twitter: @mehrnazsamimi Iran | Feb 18, 2024 Disabled Iranians on tough terrain as hurdles persist Iran was late to the table in passing a law on the rights of the disabled, and oversight is not required. Iran | Oct 19, 2014 'Rice pill' cheap killer in Iran Iranian authorities are warning people to not take aluminium phosphide pills, known as rice pills, as a quick means to suicide. Iran | Oct 10, 2014 Iran restricts organ transplants With a large number of Iranians dying in need of organ transplants, the government has moved to restrict such procedures to its citizens only, and only in public and teaching hospitals. Iran | Sep 29, 2014 Iran's disabled veterans lack services, access Disabled veterans in Iran believe that not enough is being done for them, especially those suffering from chemical injuries from the Iran-Iraq war. Iran | Sep 10, 2014 Traditional elements shine in Iran's modern art In an interview with Al-Monitor, Hungarian-Iranian painter Gizella Varga-Sinai talks about her work and her passion for Persian culture. Iran | Aug 28, 2014 Iranian official: employing women 'not a priority' The Iranian government would rather not address the issue of women’s unemployment, instead preferring more women to stay in the home. Iran | Aug 1, 2014 Botox on the rise among Iranian men Iran’s Ministry of Health has announced that over the past year there has been a 20% increase in rejuvenation procedures received by Iranian men. Iran | Jul 23, 2014 A guide to Iranian online dating Young Iranians are turning to chat rooms — many deemed illegal by the Iranian government — to find dates or even potential spouses. Iran | Jul 9, 2014 Copies and creations: Iran's Ramadan entertainment Jamming satellite stations and competing with Turkish and Arab shows, Iranian TV producers prepare for Ramadan, even copying the popular American television show "Modern Famliy." Iran | Jun 12, 2014 Iranian agency bans cartoons, Disney designs Iranian stores have been issued a warning about selling stationery to children picturing popular Western cartoon figures such as Spider-Man and those in "Toy Story." Pagination Show more Latest News Saudi Aramco says Q1 profit down 14.5 percent by Robbie COREY-BOULET | AFP | May 7, 2024 Israel army says in 'operational control' of Gaza side of Rafah crossing Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 7, 2024 Saudi Aramco's Q1 profit down 14.5 percent: statement Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 7, 2024 See more Podcasts The negotiating details holding up a cease-fire deal Turkey’s former PM Davutoglu, who met Hamas leaders this week, outlines their demands for peace Turkey strikes LNG deal as Abu Dhabi’s Red Bird abandons British papers: This week in business See more
Iran | Feb 18, 2024 Disabled Iranians on tough terrain as hurdles persist Iran was late to the table in passing a law on the rights of the disabled, and oversight is not required.
Iran | Oct 19, 2014 'Rice pill' cheap killer in Iran Iranian authorities are warning people to not take aluminium phosphide pills, known as rice pills, as a quick means to suicide.
Iran | Oct 10, 2014 Iran restricts organ transplants With a large number of Iranians dying in need of organ transplants, the government has moved to restrict such procedures to its citizens only, and only in public and teaching hospitals.
Iran | Sep 29, 2014 Iran's disabled veterans lack services, access Disabled veterans in Iran believe that not enough is being done for them, especially those suffering from chemical injuries from the Iran-Iraq war.
Iran | Sep 10, 2014 Traditional elements shine in Iran's modern art In an interview with Al-Monitor, Hungarian-Iranian painter Gizella Varga-Sinai talks about her work and her passion for Persian culture.
Iran | Aug 28, 2014 Iranian official: employing women 'not a priority' The Iranian government would rather not address the issue of women’s unemployment, instead preferring more women to stay in the home.
Iran | Aug 1, 2014 Botox on the rise among Iranian men Iran’s Ministry of Health has announced that over the past year there has been a 20% increase in rejuvenation procedures received by Iranian men.
Iran | Jul 23, 2014 A guide to Iranian online dating Young Iranians are turning to chat rooms — many deemed illegal by the Iranian government — to find dates or even potential spouses.
Iran | Jul 9, 2014 Copies and creations: Iran's Ramadan entertainment Jamming satellite stations and competing with Turkish and Arab shows, Iranian TV producers prepare for Ramadan, even copying the popular American television show "Modern Famliy."
Iran | Jun 12, 2014 Iranian agency bans cartoons, Disney designs Iranian stores have been issued a warning about selling stationery to children picturing popular Western cartoon figures such as Spider-Man and those in "Toy Story."
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