ideological frontThe wicked leader of the bassiji who turns a blind eye to realityHossein Taeb is an old-school revolutionary obsessed with repression, the only means he knows and uses to keep the Iranian regime firmly in powerbyTatiana Boutourline25 SEP 26
eternal underdogMohsen Rezaei embodies the short-sighted outlook of the PasdaranThe longest-serving leader in the history of the Guardians of the Revolution was at the forefront during Khomeini’s time and stood in four elections, without success. His story reflects the narrow-mindedness and resentment of those who lead Iran todaybyTatiana Boutourline16 SEP 26
IN IRANThe freedom of Iranians once again undermined by anti-imperialistsA letter signed by Butler, Davis and other intellectuals condemns the repression in Tehran. But for some on the global left, showing solidarity with the dissidents means siding with the empire. And some of the signatories are backtrackingbyTatiana Boutourline9 SEP 26
