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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Reza Pahlavi pledges to make Iran great again' at 2026 CPAC conference

Reza Pahlavi urges the Trump administration to pursue regime change in Iran amid ongoing conflict and opposition from some in the Iranian diaspora.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Tehran celebrates as Iran, US agree to two-week ceasefire

Iran celebrates a ceasefire as a victory, attributing it to national unity and successful negotiations with the US.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Khamenei says Tehran astonished the world' during US-Israeli war on Iran

Iran demands compensation for war damages and claims victory over Israel and the US amid a fragile ceasefire.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Reza Pahlavi pledges to make Iran great again' at 2026 CPAC conference

Reza Pahlavi urges the Trump administration to pursue regime change in Iran amid ongoing conflict and opposition from some in the Iranian diaspora.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Tehran celebrates as Iran, US agree to two-week ceasefire

Iran celebrates a ceasefire as a victory, attributing it to national unity and successful negotiations with the US.
#tehran
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Iranians breathe a ceasefire' sigh of relief as all sides claim victory

Tehran experiences a mix of celebration and skepticism following a ceasefire, with doubts about its long-term stability amid ongoing tensions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Mourners vow resistance as Iran marks Islamic Republic's 47th anniversary

Thousands in Tehran vowed resistance during the funeral of an IRGC commander killed in an Israeli strike amid US-Israeli tensions.
Food & drink
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Review: Kitchen Istanbul brings Turkish delights to the Richmond

Kitchen Istanbul offers a unique dining experience with a focus on quality wines and innovative Turkish cuisine.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
6 days ago

War Ethics and Why We Shouldn't Hope for the Best in Iran

Supporting a just war can be morally wrong if it leads to greater future injustices.
#us-iran-relations
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Iran war: Talks collapse is bad news for ordinary Iranians

US-Iran talks ended without a deal, but diplomatic channels remain open despite significant gaps between both sides.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

An Iranian to negotiate with: Who is Mohammad Qalibaf?

Talks between the US and Iran are reportedly happening, but Iran denies any negotiations, labeling them as fake news aimed at market manipulation.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

An Iranian to negotiate with: Who is Mohammad Ghalibaf?

Talks between the US and Iran are reportedly happening, but Iran denies any negotiations, labeling them as fake news aimed at market manipulation.
fromSemafor
2 weeks ago

Shorter showers and workweeks: Iran war disrupts daily life

The last pre-war shipments of Middle East oil have yet to reach their destinations, and the second and third-order effects of the crisis - stunted crops and factory blackouts - have yet to hit.
Europe news
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 weeks ago

Shiite grief over attacks on Iran's sacred cities has deep historical roots

Shiite communities in South Asia mourn the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, fearing loss of holy cities and shrines amid escalating violence.
History
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

From Goethe to Soraya: German-Iranian stories

Germany and Iran share a long history of cultural and diplomatic ties, beginning with Goethe's admiration for Persian poetry.
Berlin music
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Iranians and Israelis united through music

Berlin-based musicians from Israel and Iran are fostering cultural dialogue through music despite historical tensions.
#nowruz
NYC music
fromoaklandside.org
3 weeks ago

Celebrating Nowruz, the Persian new year, at a time of war

The Berkeley Nowruz festival showcased mixed emotions among the Iranian community, celebrating the end of Khamenei's rule while grappling with the consequences of war.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Iranians celebrate Persian New Year in first wartime Nowruz in decades

Tehran residents celebrate Nowruz amidst ongoing US and Israeli attacks, marking a significant wartime New Year for the first time since the 1980s.
NYC music
fromoaklandside.org
3 weeks ago

Celebrating Nowruz, the Persian new year, at a time of war

The Berkeley Nowruz festival showcased mixed emotions among the Iranian community, celebrating the end of Khamenei's rule while grappling with the consequences of war.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Iranians celebrate Persian New Year in first wartime Nowruz in decades

Tehran residents celebrate Nowruz amidst ongoing US and Israeli attacks, marking a significant wartime New Year for the first time since the 1980s.
World politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

How badly the war in Iran is impacting your finances depends on where you live | Fortune

The war in Iran significantly impacts global oil prices, affecting personal finances, especially for low-income households.
Dining
fromBKMAG
3 weeks ago

The Best Persian Food in Brooklyn Right Now

Eid and Nowruz celebrations in NYC highlight cultural joy, but the Iranian diaspora faces challenges due to ongoing conflict in their homeland.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Fear, defiance, and anger: Iranians describe life under bombardment

The Islamic Republic, which killed hundreds of thousands of people in Iraq and Syria, killed and tortured hundreds of thousands of Iranians in the most brutal way after all these years, and which now wants to have nuclear weapons: we, the Iranian people, who have lived with them for half a century, know how ridiculous their claim to be peaceful was.
US news
East Bay food
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Bay Area Iranians celebrate Persian fire festival in a symbolic act of resistance

Thousands celebrated Chaharshanbe Suri in Berkeley, a Persian fire festival symbolizing renewal, while expressing solidarity with Iranian protesters amid Middle East conflict.
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Iranian Artist Speaks Her Heart

The Lower East Side institution's OMA-designed, $82 million expansion debuted this week to mixed reviews, reflecting a range of opinions on its new look and functionality.
Arts
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'An angel in the park': Customers rally around Iranian barista

A coffee seller in London who fled Iran was robbed on his birthday, but his community crowdfunded £3,000 to support him and help install security systems.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Iran war risks long-term toxic legacy for people and nature

Strikes on oil facilities and missile bases in the US-Israeli-Iranian conflict pose significant long-term environmental and health risks across the region, with over 300 documented incidents representing only a fraction of actual damage.
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Flying Back With the Birds to My Hometown of Tehran

Distance does not soften the terror. It only deepens my helplessness. In moments like this, I realize that geography is not measured in miles, but in attachment. War rearranges distance. These days I find myself returning to "The Conference of the Birds," the 12th-century poem by Attar of Nishapur, seeking meaning through ancient wisdom about spiritual journeys and transformation.
Arts
#cultural-heritage-damage
fromArtnet News
3 weeks ago

The Cultural Heritage Sites Damaged by the U.S.-Israel War on Iran

After the historical Iranian city of Isfahan was targeted by several major strikes, its governor Mehdi Jamalinejad claimed that serious damage had been inflicted even after blue shields were put on the roofs of culturally important buildings. This is an internationally recognized signal under the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict.
Arts
fromCN Traveller
6 days ago

What the US-Iran two-week ceasefire means for travel in the Middle East

Cathay Pacific has cancelled all flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh until at least 31 May, allowing customers to rebook, reroute, or refund their tickets.
World news
Portland
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Cupertino to celebrate Persian New Year

Cupertino Library hosts Nowruz celebration on March 16 featuring traditional Persian dances and cultural symbolism, while League of Women Voters seeks election volunteers for June and November.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

In maps and photos: Five Iranian civilian bridges at risk of US strikes

Trump's ultimatum to Iran includes the destruction of critical infrastructure, which many experts label as potential war crimes, raising significant international concern.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

Iran's War Is Not Only With the West

For us who lived under the siege of the Iranian-backed militias, this looks completely different, so our happiness for the death of Khamenei was immense. Western audiences and policy makers naturally take greater interest in Western victims and the threats Iran poses to the West. However, the imbalance of power between Iran and the West means that Iran has caused relatively limited harm to Western interests since its 1979 revolution.
World politics
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

Iran's ruling structure explained

Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei faces U.S. threats despite the supreme leader position being one of several power centers in Iran's complex governing structure.
Portland
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Cupertino to celebrate Persian New Year

The Cupertino Library hosts a Nowruz celebration featuring traditional Persian spring dances and cultural symbolism on March 16, while the League of Women Voters seeks volunteers for election support roles.
fromLos Angeles Times
19 years ago

In Defense of the Persian Palace

A compleat Persian Palace--there are many minor variations and lesser imitations--is distinguished by its exaggerated moldings, numberless layers of cornices, elaborate grillework and columns galore. A Persian Palace brazenly combines motifs and wantonly disregards proportion and scale.
LA real estate
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Iranian Opposition's Urgent Task

Pahlavi pledged to lead a transition to a 'free and democratic Iran.' He called on President Trump to continue the American-Israeli military operation against Iran, in the hope of displacing a regime he decried for placing a 'sea of blood' between itself and its people.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Salute replaces silence for Iran after 'message from home'

Whether they were saying their prayers, or mouthing the anthem, it was clear to anyone watching on that the players had received the message from home that they needed to demonstrate symbolic solidarity with their homeland, currently under siege. Catherine Ordway, an Australian lawyer, academic and sport integrity consultant who has worked with numerous international sporting bodies, told DW.
Women
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A glimpse of Iran, through the eyes of its artists and journalists

Recent books, films, and music by Iranian artists and journalists provide accessible insights into Iran's contemporary culture and politics during a period of limited U.S.-Iran relations.
Arts
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

Art communities and heritage in Iran, moderate recovery in the art market, Sydney Biennale-podcast

Cultural communities in Iran and Lebanon respond to Middle East conflict while heritage sites face damage, alongside global art market recovery and contemporary art installations addressing regional tragedies.
#cultural-heritage
History
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
1 month ago

Death of Iranian leader just before Purim revives Book of Esther parallels - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Iran's supreme leader's death during Purim prompted comparisons to the ancient Persian tyrant Haman, whose downfall the holiday commemorates, creating symbolic resonance between ancient Jewish survival and modern Middle Eastern conflict.
Writing
fromKqed
1 month ago

A Glimpse of Iran Through the Eyes of its Artists and Journalists

Iranian-American artists and writers explore diaspora, identity, and historical trauma through poetry, fiction, and documentary, examining the lasting impact of political upheaval and U.S. intervention on Iranian communities.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

How some Iranians reacted to attacks on their country

Iranians experienced chaos and fear during U.S. and Israeli attacks, with people fleeing cities, facing severe traffic congestion, and activating emergency preparedness measures.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Solidarity With the Iranian People

Independent journalism holds the powerful accountable, centers marginalized communities, advances progressive ideas, and depends on reader support to sustain urgent coverage.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Dark Humor and the Iranian Resistance

This targeting success surely owes much to advanced electronic surveillance and deep cyber penetration of Iran's weapons systems and infrastructure. But in this war, as in the 12-day war last year, Israel and the United States are obviously benefiting from intelligence from some Iranians themselves, who are willing to risk their lives to help bring down the Islamic Republic.
World politics
fromcooking.nytimes.com
1 month ago

A Speedy Approach to Breaking Fast This Ramadan

In accordance with the lunar calendar, Ramadan could start as early as Tuesday this year, which falls well before the switch to daylight saving time on March 8 in the United States. This means that iftar will begin around 5:30 p.m. for most of the country for nearly three weeks, leaving a short window after work to get a comforting, nourishing meal on the table.
Food & drink
#reza-pahlavi
World news
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

The Distant Promise of Iran's Would-Be King

Reza Pahlavi's opportunity to reclaim power in Iran arises amid widespread protests against the Islamic Republic.
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

The Middle East celebrates Eid and Nowruz under the shadow of war

Eid al-Fitr, a time for Muslims to celebrate the end of Ramadan, was overshadowed by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly in East Jerusalem.
World news
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Tehran Residents' Social Media Offer Nightmarish Glimpse of Humanitarian Crisis

Clouds of smoke had shrouded the metropolis of 10 million, toxic rain blended with oil poured down from the sky, and the sun remained invisible through noon on the morning of March 8. Hours earlier, Israel had launched airstrikes on 30 oil facilities in Tehran and nearby regions, causing explosions that killed six people in the city of Karaj.
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World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Inside Qeshm, Iran's underground missile fortress and geological marvel

Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz has transformed from a tourist destination into a strategic military fortress hosting Iran's underground missile cities, becoming a critical flashpoint in US-Israel tensions with Iran.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Up to 3.2 million people displaced across Iran amid US-Israeli attacks: UN

Over 3.2 million Iranians have been forcibly displaced since US-Israeli military strikes began on February 28, with displacement expected to increase as hostilities continue.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

War plunges Iranians into fear and uncertainty

Iranian citizens experience mounting psychological distress, economic hardship, and uncertainty as prolonged conflict creates daily anxiety about bombings, food scarcity, and an unclear future.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A country divided: state media show pro-Mojtaba protests as Iranians online fear repression

Carrying banners showing the face of the country's slain leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, people on Monday held a new portrait that of his son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei. Other similar scenes on state media showed pledges of loyalty from several cities across the country, with people chanting, Death to America and Death to Israel, as security forces looked on.
World news
#iran-us-relations
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

What the world is getting wrong about what Iranians think

The US-Israeli conflict with Iran reveals significant divisions among Iranians both within the country and in diaspora communities regarding their nation's future direction.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Iran's future will be determined by Iranians, not Trump, officials say

Iranian officials reject Trump's involvement in selecting Iran's next supreme leader, asserting only Iranians can determine their country's future.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Iran war: Is the tourism boom in the Middle East over?

Regional conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran is causing severe disruptions to Arabian Peninsula tourism through airspace closures and shipping disruptions, reversing years of rapid growth in the sector.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

There's no safe place any more': inside Tehran under attack photo essay

Iran faces escalating military conflict with the US and Israel, resulting in over 1,200 deaths including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, widespread destruction in Tehran, and retaliatory strikes across the Middle East.
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: Inside Iran, my family and other citizens are caught between celebration and fear

Following an attack on Iran and reports of Ayatollah Khamenei's death, Iranians experienced simultaneous fear and relief, with some celebrating in streets despite ongoing bombardment and internet blackouts.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Why People Shed Tears for Tyrants

The Iranian announcer was grieving the loss of a "father," as he put it, while for Alinejad and so many other Iranians in exile and at home, the vaporized ma[n represented something entirely different]. Such torrential downpours, from loyalists and dissenters alike, often follow the deaths of notorious and long-ruling dictators-Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, Saddam Hussein.
World news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

People are gripped by huge fear': defiance and hope on the streets of Tehran

Tehran residents experience fear and uncertainty amid American and Israeli airstrikes, with many evacuating to countryside while security forces increase presence and internet blackouts complicate information access.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Celebration or grief? Khamenei's death brings contrasting emotions in Iran

The street was full! I had tears rolling down my eyes. No one outside can understand what Iranians who were victims of this murderer feel right now. I was hoping for the sake of Nika, Sarina and Mahsa that the news was true. I was hoping for the sake of Nika, Sarina and Mahsa that the news was true, referring to Nika Shakarami, Sarina Esmailzadeh and Mahsa Amini, three women who were killed in 2022.
World news
World news
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

What I Saw in Mashhad

Protests in Mashhad were complex, rooted in economic grievances and local cultural dynamics, not a simple 'fall' to the opposition.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Ramadan in Iraq's Mosul: Living traditions between past and present

Mosul revives Ramadan traditions including prayers, storytelling, children's songs, and markets after years of war and ISIL occupation, restoring cultural and spiritual identity.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Iranians mark 47th Islamic revolution anniversary with nationwide rallies

Tehran rallies feature imagery of Iranian missiles and drones from last year's conflict with Israel. Iranians have commemorated the 47th anniversary of the Islamic revolution with mass rallies nationwide. Crowds flooded Tehran and other cities on Wednesday to celebrate the Islamic Republic's establishment and show solidarity with the government during one of the most tumultuous periods in Iran's recent history.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Pezeshkian calls for unity as Iran marks 1979 Revolution anniversary

Iran's president also says his country does not seek a nuclear weapon, and apologises for his government's shortcomings. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for national unity in the face of external threats while insisting that his government is willing to negotiate over its nuclear programme, at a huge public ceremony in Tehran commemorating the 47th anniversary of the founding of the Islamic Republic.
World news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

LIVE: Iran's top diplomat set to address Al Jazeera Forum in Doha

An Al Jazeera Forum in Doha will examine Israel's war on Gaza, its regional consequences, shifts in Middle East geopolitics, and Syria's political future.
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