Adapted from a Persian field report originally published by Mehr News Agency in June 2011. The original report was among the outlet’s widely read environmental reports at the time. In the forests of Arasbaran in northwestern Iran, the conflict was once visible in the simplest way: wildlife retreating as bulldozers advanced. Arasbaran, recognized for its biodiversity and home to rare species including roe deer, bears, and the endangered Caucasian black grouse, was, even in 20

For many female athletes in Iran, success is not only measured by medals, but by whether anyone sees them. Despite competing at national and international levels, many athletes say they remain largely invisible in the mass media. This lack of coverage affects everything from public recognition to sponsorship opportunities. In my research on media coverage of Iranian female athletes, I explored how this visibility gap shapes both their challenges and their strategies. The find

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