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Iraj was born into a musically rich environment—his father taught him singing, and his grandfather was a court singer during the reign of Nasser al-Din Shah. He began singing as a child and was especially influenced by traditional Persian singing styles. From a young age, he was exposed to taʿziyeh (traditional performance art) and began formal training in Persian classical …

Beyond his films and plays, Bahram Beyzai’s influence reaches deeply into the intellectual and cultural fabric. His work bridged scholarship and art, drawing from ancient Persian mythology, historical texts, and contemporary social realities. He approached storytelling not as entertainment alone, but as an act of cultural preservation and resistance—an insistence on memory in the face of forgetting. As a teacher …

Jessica is a dedicated American soldier serving in the U.S. Army Special Forces, known among her peers for her discipline, intelligence, and calm under pressure. Beyond her striking appearance, it is her resilience and sense of duty that truly define her. Years of rigorous training shaped her into a skilled operator capable of navigating complex environments, making critical decisions, and …

The Cut has just released its new cover: Rama Duwaji, the new New York City First Lady, photographed by Szilveszter Makó. Like her husband, in just a few days, she will become of the youngest First Ladies in New York City as well as the first Muslim to assume her role. She’s not only a campaign adviser and Arabic coach …

Raha Pourbakhsh is a sports reporter at Iran International, covering regional and international sports with a focus on major competitions, athletes, and the intersection of sports and society. With a clear, analytical reporting style, Raha delivers timely news, match analysis, and in-depth stories for a global Persian-speaking audience. Sports Reporter covering major competitions, athlete stories, and breaking sports news with …

Holly revealed the happy news on Instagram in September 2024, sharing three photos of herself flashing her oval-cut yellow diamond ring, which was created in 10 months by renowned UK jeweler Pragnell. Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana were amongst the guests mingling at the at the star-studded nuptials of Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz on Saturday. The celebrity chef, …

Melania Trump rang in the new year alongside husband Donald at a glitzy Mar-a-Lago party Wednesday night, dressed in a silver sequined gown ($1,450) by The New Arrivals. Along with the shimmering metallic maxi, which she cinched at the waist with a matching belt, the first lady selected a pair of glittering Christian Louboutin heels. She wore her highlighted hair …

Golrokh Rasekhi, better known by her stage name Mahnaz, is one of the few lesser-known and largely forgotten singers from the rich generation of Iranian artists active in the 1950s and early 1960s. Although she possessed a pleasant and unique voice, her name unfortunately remains unfamiliar to most music lovers today, overshadowed by more widely celebrated figures of the era. …

Thailand maintains a global network of diplomatic missions to represent its interests abroad, assist Thai citizens overseas, and foster good relations with other countries. These missions are managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand and include embassies, consulates-general, honorary consulates, and other official representations. Diplomatic representation — acting as the official voice of Thailand in …

Passenger planes—also known as airliners or commercial aircraft—are airplanes designed to transport people safely and efficiently across short, medium, and long distances. They play a vital role in global travel, business, tourism, and cultural exchange, shrinking vast distances and making the world more interconnected than ever before. Passenger planes are powered by jet engines or, in smaller aircraft, turboprop engines. …