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

How poetry is used by Persian-speaking leaders to build legitimacy and shape the political narrative. Across Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, millions share a language — and passion for poetry. But ...

Arash Nassiri's film, A Bug’s Life, sees its insect protagonist experience disorientation and ambiguity as it journeys through a Los Angeles mansion Courtesy of Arash Nassiri In Arash Nassiri’s new ...

On Saturday, Jan. 3, atop the Santa Cruz Mountains overlooking Stanford, the heavens mourned. Rain and wind bent the trees like the wind-swept cypress of Persian poetry, that ancient symbol of ...

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The State Department has intensified its criticism of Iran’s regime on its Persian-language account since the outbreak of nationwide protests against the ayatollahs, mirroring President Donald Trump’s ...

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The brand new Bravo reality series The Valley: Persian Style premieres on the network Thursday, Jan. 8 at 9/8c. During the series premiere episode, viewers tuning in will be introduced to old friends ...

Huge crowds of protesters have been marching through Iran's capital and other cities, videos show, in what is said to be the largest show of force by opponents of the clerical establishment in years.

Many demonstrators in Iran have been calling for the return of Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah (king). Pahlavi himself has called for people to take to the streets. So who is the ...

The Apadana, which was used as a gathering hall for receptions, was the largest building in Persepolis. A relief on the stairway includes depictions of delegates to the Achaemenid royal court (left), ...

Arash Azizi is a contributing writer at The Atlantic. His book, What Iranians Want: Women, Life, Freedom, was published in January 2024. He is a visiting fellow at Boston University’s Frederick S.