Shahrnush Parsipur, Iranian Writer Imprisoned for Her Novels, Dies at 80
Her best-known work, “Women Without Men,” was longlisted for the International Booker Prize this year.
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The Symbols We Saw at Khamenei’s Funeral
Abdi Latif Dahir, a Middle East correspondent for The Times, explains the messages behind recurring symbols at the dayslong funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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How to World Cup
New to soccer? You’re welcome here.
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Why Everyone Cares About This World Cup
Our reporter explains the magic of this moment, and two fans of the Iranian soccer team discuss its complexity.
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‘The Daily’: Why everyone cares about this year’s tournament.
Tariq Panja, a Times reporter, explains the magic of this moment, and two fans of Iran’s soccer team discuss its complexity with Times producer Anna Foley.
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‘Pride Match’ Celebration Proves Awkward for Iran-Egypt Game in Seattle
Although homosexuality is illegal in both countries, their World Cup game has been designated a “Pride Match” by Seattle’s organizing committee to mark the month celebrating the L. G. B.
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Supporting Iran in the World Cup? It’s Complicated.
Is the team against the regime or an embodiment of it?
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Iran Team Leaves Locker Room Note: The ‘Spirit of Iran Remains Alive and Steadfast’
After fighting Belgium to a draw for one of Iran’s best World Cup results, the Iranians had a note for their fans and the world.
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Team Medic Recounts Iran’s ‘Stressful’ World Cup Debut in L.A.
A member of Iran’s medical team says the team endured delays, multiple security searches and a rushed exit, frustrating players and officials.
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World Cup Daily Update | A Flag Controversy and Messi’s Last Dance
Cape Verde held the tournament favorite Spain to a 0-0 draw in the teams’ first World Cup outing, the controversy around Iran’s pre-revolutionary flag continued ahead of the country’s 2-2 draw with New Zealand, and the Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland shows roll into town.
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Mixed Feelings as Iran Ties With New Zealand in World Cup
Iran and New Zealand played their World Cup opener on Monday, tying 2-2. Some spectators protested the Islamic Republic of Iran while others cheered on the team.
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The UFC 250 Was a Garish Spectacle of American Decline
Only the hackiest screenwriter imaginable would script America’s debasement this way.
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Jaded and Exhausted, Many Iranians Shrug at World Cup
The successes of Iran’s national soccer team used to be a source of celebration. Now, many Iranians can barely muster the energy to care.
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War and the World Cup
The Iranian government has always used the national team to project soft power. That puts players and fans who oppose the regime in a tough spot.
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Marjane Satrapi, the Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56
Her popular graphic novel series, published in the early 2000s, followed an Iranian girl through the Islamic Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War.
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Marjane Satrapi, Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56
Her graphic novel series, published in English in 2003, followed an Iranian girl through the Islamic revolution and the Iran-Iraq War. The work humanized Iranians for millions.
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I Went to Lebanon and Found Something Strangely Hopeful
If given the chance, the country could remake itself on its own terms.
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Oil Slick Reaches a Pristine Persian Gulf Island in Iran
Videos show birds, turtles and crabs trapped inside mounds of tar around Shidvar island, a protected wildlife sanctuary with turquoise waters and white sand beaches.
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Oil Slick Reaches a Pristine Persian Gulf Island in Iran
Videos show birds, turtles and crabs trapped inside mounds of tar around Shidvar island, a protected wildlife sanctuary with turquoise waters and white sand beaches.