Mahsa Darabi’s documentary encourages viewers to bridge cultural divides by connecting through shared meals and human connection.

Understanding one of the world's oldest civilizations can't be achieved through a single film or book. But recent works of ...

It is the first day of the year in the Iranian solar calendar (which began in 1079), marking the exact moment of the spring equinox. The date varies, between March 19 and 21 – this year, it’s March 21 ...

The costs of the joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran are mounting in terms of civilian deaths and damage to some of Iran's ...

Few places on earth so revere martyrdom as Iran. I came to that conclusion during a visit to the country in 2002, not long after the Sept. 11 attack on the United States. In my book, “Martyrs: ...

Iran welcomes the Persian New Year this week, an ancient festival has become the stage for a current political contest. On ...

Arash Azizi imagines a democratic, inclusive Iran after the 2022 protests—where culture, freedom, and pluralism can finally ...

We were on a bus to visit the beautiful city of Masuleh. And like any trip in Iran, the journey was just as much fun as the destination. Our tour guide sat at the front of the bus with a tombak (drum) ...

Founded by four Iranian friends, raisin-based aragh brand SAG has taken a historic and banned Iranian spirit to new heights ...