Shahla Jahed – An Iranian Love Triangle

Background The case of Shahla Jahed gripped Tehran. The tabloids sold by street children at traffic lights across the city made a great deal out of the case under banner headlines such as “Shahla: I am Laleh’s murderer”, “Shahla: I’m no psycho” and “My mistress murdered my wife”. Although not pretty enough to be a model, Shahla was a … Read more

Women and the Death Penalty in Modern Iran

The comparison between modern British girls and modern Iranian girls living less than 3,000 miles apart could hardly be more stark.In Britain, a young woman can wear pretty clothes and makeup in public, talk on her mobile, smoke, go for a drink and have a boyfriend. If she gets pregnant, the state will look after her. … Read more