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Fars News is an news agency. Before the change of government it was mostly controlled by the Islamic revolutionary Guard, but now it has risen again to a free news agency. especially as the hardliners from the former regime where especially driven out of most institutions in the country.
Therefore they have elected a double management of two widely known, former exile, Iranian journalists.

- Ishan Ashin, an royal prince, and widely known journalist in the Iranian-exile community through the era of Islamic rule in the Country.

- Arian Khosrau, an democratic former lawyer, former arrested in his house for 12 years and while supporter of the current changes of Iranian government, an still staunch democrat, advocating for an separation of the newly established Monarchy and the judiciary.

 

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The Royal House and parts of Government Consider Renaming Imam Khomeini Airport

Tehran, Iran — Our recently restored monarchy, which has ushered in a new era inspired by ancient Èran traditions and the Zoroastrian faith, is considering proposals to rename the Imam Khomeini International Airport. The airport, which serves as the primary gateway into the capital, Tehran, bears the name of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founding leader of the 1979 Islamic Revolution and a prominent figure in Iran's modern history. However, in alignment with the monarchy’s vision of distancing the nation from its recent religious past, some members of the royal administration and the Ministry of Public Transportation have suggested that the airport should be renamed to reflect Iran’s pre-Islamic heritage.

This proposal comes amid broader efforts by the monarchy to re-establish Iran's connection to its ancient history, especially the eras of the Haxāmanišya and Sassanid empires, which are revered symbols of Persian culture, governance, and achievements. The ruling house, devoted to the Zoroastrian faith and traditional Persian values, has positioned itself as a unifying force, promising a return to cultural and historical roots that predate the Islamic period.

Although the administration appears open to the change, Sha’an’Sha Gustàsp III’s office issued a statement through his secretariat, expressing that any decision regarding the renaming of such a symbolic site should be made with the consent of the people. “The will of the Iranian people is paramount,” the statement read. “This question should be brought before the Royal Assembly of the Common, where representatives can freely debate and decide on a name that best represents our shared heritage and future.”

Following this announcement, Speaker of Parliament Bahram Yazdan declared that the topic would be brought to the floor in the upcoming session. He confirmed that several representatives have already submitted proposals for consideration, suggesting names that honor Iran’s ancient legacy. Among the ideas circulating are names of celebrated kings, including Cyrus the Great and Darius the Great, as well as terms linked to Persian mythology and Zoroastrian spirituality.

The potential renaming has sparked a lively debate across the country. Supporters argue that the new name would serve as a symbol of Iran’s return to its pre-Islamic identity, helping to foster national pride rooted in Persian culture. Critics, however, contend that such a move could alienate those who still feel a strong connection to the Islamic Republic’s legacy.