Whether Iranians are drinking wine in the evening or painting something "offensive," they choose not to dwell on the fact that they could receive some seventh-century punishment. Laws are inconsistently enforced, and you can usually pay off police to look… — Azadeh Moaveni Copy Share Image
“As a prominent conservative told me that year, "We need to go out into the wilderness for a long time, and figure out how… — Azadeh Moaveni Copy Share Image
You can have an elected parliament that makes laws, but if the judiciary is appointed by the Supreme Leader - who is a representative… — Azadeh Moaveni Copy Share Image
“You're perfect for each other, she had insisted. "both of you act like you're already retired, always stuck at home reading books.” — Azadeh Moaveni Copy Share Image
“We had slipped into each others lives seamlessly, as though we had known each other for years.” — Azadeh Moaveni Copy Share Image
Whether Iranians are drinking wine in the evening or painting something "offensive," they choose not to dwell on the fact that they could receive… — Azadeh Moaveni Copy Share Image
I think Iran is the kind of place where it's difficult to predict what's going to trigger structural change. It's hard to also predict… — Azadeh Moaveni Copy Share Image
