Alef
Alef is a prominent Iranian news and analysis website based in Tehran. Founded by politician Ahmad Tavakkoli, it focuses on political, economic, and social issues within the Islamic Republic. The outlet is known for its influential commentary and active discussion forums, catering primarily to a Persian-speaking audience.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN TEHRAN
As the center of the country's media industry, the national capital sustains a heavily centralized print market characterized by institutional ownership and specialized circulation. Founded in 1926, Ettela´at Tehran ranks among the oldest continuously published dailies in the nation. The local landscape also includes massive municipal publications like Ham Shahri, the prominent business and financial paper Donya e Eqtesad, and targeted foreign-language editions such as the Arabic-language Al Vefag. Paperboy lists 23 newspapers in Tehran.
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