Parvin Etesami was a prominent figure in Iranian literature and poetry who, based on her adherence to traditional literature, ...

From Tehran's prisons to Haifa's shelters, Payam Feili, who fled his native country as a gay writer, expresses his concern ...

The young Iranian poet who lost her life in an Israeli strike Parnia Abbasi, 23, was described by friends as funny and full of life. She and her family were some of the first people killed in ...

I don't know." Ask a Persian? "Why no, my friend! I hate poetry! It's so antiquated!" "Oh. Do you know any good poems?" "Yes, I have several memorized. What are you in the mood for?" Look, I'm not ...

Parnia Abbasi: Iranian poet killed by Israel whose bright future became a 'fading star' Friends and family tell MEE of a young woman whose life was cut short by an Israeli strike ...

Discover the rich history of Iran, from ancient empires to modern turmoil, through the eyes of a cultural commentator.

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I always joked that the key difference between Turks and Iranians is what happens when you ask them if they like poetry. Ask a Turk? "Why yes, my friend, I love poetry, all the best poets are ...

Israel has said it does not target Iranian civilians, but hundreds have died in the violence, among them a poet and her family, an equestrian and a graphic designer.

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