While the festival won’t be held on either the Jewish or Persian New Year — Nowruz is celebrated on the spring equinox in ...

Ali Karimi Tarki, a distinguished practitioner of Iranian classical vocal music, was officially appointed as Arirang Master ...

NORTHAM: Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of the Center for Human Rights in Iran, based in New York, says for years, the authorities would harass and arrest women who dared to go out in the street ...

The authorities' strategy is calculated: relax visible restrictions to soothe public opinion amid Iran's growing economic isolation, while quietly intensifying a crackdown on political dissent.

Beloved by Iranian and Armenian fans worldwide, Martik Kanian, popularly known as Martik, is truly a musical icon. With his velvet voice (or “makhmali”), he blends poetic ballads, romantic guitar ...

In the war's aftermath, authorities invoked national security to justify the sweeping crackdown. Iran’s judiciary ordered ...

As Iran’s water disappears, its wealth is stolen, and its youth are murdered, the Islamic Republic–occupied Iran stages ...

While the Islamic Republic relaxes visible restrictions, aiming to portray Iran as welcoming, Tehran is escalating executions ...

Renowned Iranian actor Homayoun Ershadi, celebrated for `Taste of Cherry` and `The Kite Runner`, has died at 78. Discover his impactful film legacy and tributes.

Tensions between the Azerbaijani and Kurdish residents of Urmia spiral sporadically in this northwestern city, now part of ...

Learning a new language is more than just a fun hobby. It can help you communicate better while traveling, connect with new ...