Iranian singer who performed without hijab will face ‘due consequences’, says judiciary

Iran’s judiciary has been alerted by Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi’s daring act of cultural defiance. Ahmadi streamed an online concert without wearing a hijab, openly challenging Iran’s strict dress code and performance restrictions. Ahmadi took to her YouTube channel on Wednesday to stream a captivating concert. Dressed in a stunning long black dress that exposed … Read more

Syrian Rebel Leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani Delivers Victory Speech with Warnings for Iran, U.S., and Israel

Syrian rebel leader’s victory speech holds a message for Iran

Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, marked the toppling of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad with a victory speech at the historic Umayyad Mosque in Damascus. The speech, delivered against the backdrop of the mosque’s 1,300-year-old splendor, was steeped in symbolism and carefully calibrated messages for domestic and international audiences. Jolani, … Read more