Sadegh Adham shares how his childhood experiences during the Iran-Iraq war shaped his art, exploring themes of imperfection, ...

By VOA Persian FILE - This undated photo of Pakhshan Azizi circulated on social media on July 24, 2024. The Iranian Kurdish civil activist has been sentenced to death.

Human Rights Watch, in its "World Report 2025," warned of the worsening human rights situation in Iran. Citing evidence and reports, the organization highlights intensified repression of women and ...

Iran unveiled an underground naval missile base at an undisclosed Gulf location on Saturday, state TV said, two days before the start of US President-elect Donald Trump’s second term in the ...

If you're thinking about bringing a Persian cat into your house, you're in the right place. This is our complete guide on everything you need to know about Persian cats, and if they are the right fit ...

Khoshcar is the creator of Rostam 36, an easy-drinking pilsner that draws from Persian culture but bears no love for the nation’s Islamic leaders. Brennan Fleming, Khoshcar’s friend and owner ...

an epic poem that is a foundational touchstone for Persian culture. With the recent publication of The Art & Story of Song of the North and The Seven Trials of Rostam (Kingorama), and the US tour of ...