Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2013
Six-month suspension over alleged false report
An Iranian court ordered a six-month suspension after accusing the newspaper of publishing a false report.
2011
Khatoon 1 hijab controversy
The newspaper's special issue was criticized for material seen as questioning the official status of the black veil and for controversial remarks by Mehdi Kalhor.
2011
Raid and arrests at newspaper offices
The attempted arrest of director Ali Akbar Javanfekr at the newspaper's offices escalated into a confrontation involving security forces, employees, journalists, alleged assaults, and the seizure of files.
2006
Azeri caricature closure
Publication of a caricature considered insulting to Iranian Azeris led to public unrest, arrests of the artist and editor-in-chief, and closure of the newspaper by the Press Supervisory Board.