Stories by Jawed Naqvi

Suppose Iran didn’t exist

Suppose Iran didn’t exist

The Iran war brings a totally new set of assumptions on board for any Perry Mason to grapple with. Updated 21 Apr, 2026 09:39am
How Iran eyes 100pc success

How Iran eyes 100pc success

Iran has followed the Chinese model as one can see from its defiance of sanctions to build excellent healthcare, education... Updated 31 Mar, 2026 08:54am
Peril of not knowing Gordafarid

Peril of not knowing Gordafarid

In modern Persian culture, Gordafarid is a feminist icon and a symbol of Iranian resistance and ingenuity. Published 24 Mar, 2026 06:05am
Bogey of a religious war

Bogey of a religious war

This is a war in which Iran’s objectives are nothing if not reasoned and secular. Updated 17 Mar, 2026 10:00am
Who endures the pain, wins

Who endures the pain, wins

If Iran can indeed survive the conventional assault from Israel and the US, it would radically alter the global architecture of Published 10 Mar, 2026 07:50am
Addressing Trump’s curiosity

Addressing Trump’s curiosity

Trump and Witkoff should be able to understand Iran by simply reading about the life of American peace activist Rachel Corrie. Updated 24 Feb, 2026 09:33am
Two books and other stories

Two books and other stories

Rahul Gandhi cited some troubling passages from an as yet unpublished book showing Modi as a shirker when it came to China. Updated 10 Feb, 2026 09:39am
A gentle reminder about Iran

A gentle reminder about Iran

Perhaps Iran can still be wrecked as Donald Trump has threatened to do, but it’s difficult to see how. Updated 03 Feb, 2026 09:26am
Be at the table, or on the menu

Be at the table, or on the menu

Holding the BRICS presidency for 2026, Modi is required to host a summit of its increasingly powerful and influential leaders in New Delhi around August. Updated 27 Jan, 2026 09:19am
Radio legend Mark Tully dies at 90

Radio legend Mark Tully dies at 90

Mark Tully who died at a private hospital in New Delhi on Sunday was a sensation and a legend in radio journalism,... Published 26 Jan, 2026 06:20am
With the sleeves rolled up

With the sleeves rolled up

This is the time for the left to be initiating and, where possible, spearheading mass movements against the rightward slide. Updated 13 Jan, 2026 09:07am
Trump’s overplayed hand

Trump’s overplayed hand

What role is Brics playing to worry Trump, so much so that two key Brics members, Iran and Venezuela, are in America’s constant crosshairs? Updated 06 Jan, 2026 09:41am
Mutating cancer cells of hatred

Mutating cancer cells of hatred

Had Ahmed al-Ahmed not stuck his neck out in time, Netanyahu would be digging his fangs into the carotid artery of Anthony Albanese. Updated 23 Dec, 2025 09:20am