DW author Shabnam von Hein

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Shabnam von Hein

Shabnam von Hein mainly writes analysis and background articles about Iran and Afghanistan.

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President Masoud Pezeshkian holds his reading glasses at a governemt meeting in Tehran

President Masoud Pezeshkian holds his reading glasses at a governemt meeting in Tehran

Iran testing new strategies to soothe an angry public?

Two recent developments could be seen as a signal from Tehran that it wants to placate its critics.

A picture of Narges Mohammadi is seen superimposed over jail bars

A picture of Narges Mohammadi is seen superimposed over jail bars

Iran's political prisoners refuse to be silenced

Iran's female political prisoners have been staging weekly protests against the death penalty, defying the regime.

Women in hijab flee a protest in Kabul after Taliban fire in the air

Women in hijab flee a protest in Kabul after Taliban fire in the air

Afghanistan: Women in Taliban prisons face abuse, rape

Women who lose their freedom for not following the Taliban code also face risk of abuse and assault while in prison.

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An Iranian flag in front of a tan building

An Iranian flag in front of a tan building

Is Israel ready to hit Iran's nuclear sites?

Is Israel ready to hit Iran's nuclear sites?

Israel's defense minister has said the time is right for launching military strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities.

An Iranian man in Tehran reading a local newspaper, whose frontpage features news about the US presidential election

An Iranian man in Tehran reading a local newspaper, whose frontpage features news about the US presidential election

Trump's comeback poses challenges for Iran

Trump's comeback poses challenges for Iran

Tehran wants to reassess relations with the US and seeks to cultivate closer ties with Trump's allies in the Arab world.

A picture of former US President Donald Trump next to the Iranian flag

A picture of former US President Donald Trump next to the Iranian flag

Why many in Iran want Donald Trump to win the US election

Why many in Iran want Donald Trump to win the US election

To Iranians, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris represent vastly different futures for the Middle East.

Gallows ropes shown at a protest in Germany in January 2020

Gallows ropes shown at a protest in Germany in January 2020

Iranian prisoners protest against rising executions

Iranian prisoners protest against rising executions

Rights organizations say the number of executions in the country has increased by over 20% in the past year.

Afghan migrants carrying their belongings at a registration center at Iran's border

Afghan migrants carrying their belongings at a registration center at Iran's border

Iran plans to deport 2 million Afghan refugees

Iran plans to deport 2 million Afghan refugees

Iran's government has announced plans to deport some 2 million Afghan migrants in the coming months.

Ismail Haniyeh clapping

Ismail Haniyeh clapping

Iran security failure in focus after killing of Hamas leader

Iran security failure in focus after killing of Hamas leader

The death of Hamas political leader in Tehran has raised questions about Iran's security apparatus.

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