Iran – People's World

Iran appoints notorious executioner as next chief justice

March 14, 2019 By Steve Sweeney

Iranian Communists say the appointment of Ebrahim Raisi indicates the government is preparing for a violent crackdown.

As it happened: The promise—and betrayal—of Iran’s 1979 revolution

February 11, 2019 By Special to People’s World

Excerpts from the People's World archives of the Iranian Revolution as it happened.

How did the Iranian Revolution go so far off the rails?

February 11, 2019 By Special to People’s World

Exclusive People’s World interview with a leader of the Tudeh Party, a driving force in that country’s progressive, secular, and left movements

Edging toward war with Iran?

February 4, 2019 By Conn Hallinan

So is U.S. National Security Advisor Bolton just blowing smoke when he talks about regime change in Iran? Possibly, but it is a good idea to take the neo-conservatives at their word.

Iran: Solidarity with tortured trade unionists as strike action spreads

December 10, 2018 By Steve Sweeney

“The responsibility for their suffering lies directly with the Iranian state. We are deeply and increasingly concerned about their lives.”