Iman Pahlavi, granddaughter of the last Shah, married American businessman Bradley Sherman in a private ceremony in New York City on May 10, 2025. The couple had been dating for three years before their engagement, which was announced in August 2023. The engagement took place on a beach, with Sherman proposing with a pear-shaped diamond ring, and was attended by ... Read More »
On this day, thirteen years ago, the world lost a luminous voice in exile—Sima Koban, a writer, artist, and fierce advocate for freedom of expression, passed away in Paris at the age of 73. Born in Tehran in 1939 to a family of educated, French-speaking parents, Koban’s early life was shaped by both cultural richness and intellectual rigor. At just ... Read More »
Pourya Khadem is a composer and pianist, born in 1999 in Mashhad. He is the son of Rasoul Khadem, an Olympic gold medalist and former head coach of freestyle wrestling team . Despite his family’s deep roots in wrestling, Pourya was introduced to music at a young age. His father, Rasoul, who was trained by his father Mohammad Khadem, chose ... Read More »
Tehran, the bustling capital, is home to numerous historical monuments, but few know about the city’s first public statue—a significant symbol of shift toward modernization during the Qajar era. The first statue erected in Tehran was that of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, the fourth king of the Qajar dynasty, who ruled from 1848 to 1896. This bronze statue was installed ... Read More »
In a landmark event for football, Esteghlal Football Club proudly introduced Clarence Seedorf, the legendary Dutch football icon, as the official advisor to the CEO of the club during a prestigious ceremony held. The event marked a new chapter in the club’s vision for international growth, technical excellence, and strategic development. Club executives, team members, media representatives, and invited guests ... Read More »
The ancient city of Persepolis, the ceremonial heart of the Achaemenid Empire, stands as a powerful symbol of Persian grandeur and imperial order. Yet beyond the grand stairways and stone reliefs lies a quieter, often overlooked narrative — the lives of rural women who lived in and around this region. While Persepolis was a political and ceremonial center rather than ... Read More »
On this proud and momentous occasion, we gather to celebrate the achievements of the graduating class of Ariyamehr University of Technology. Today marks not just the culmination of years of dedication, perseverance, and academic excellence, but also the beginning of a new chapter for our students — one filled with promise, opportunity, and responsibility. As one of the most prestigious ... Read More »
Riyadh, the heart of Saudi Arabia, is not only the nation’s political and economic center but also a dynamic hub for news gathering. From royal decrees to tech conferences, social reforms to international summits, reporters in Riyadh are constantly on the move—documenting a city that is rapidly evolving. Over the past decade, the Saudi capital has witnessed unprecedented changes. Vision ... Read More »
In the narrow, sun-warmed streets of the old town, where the scent of jasmine danced through the air and time seemed to slow with the rhythm of everyday life, there lived a woman known to all as the singing lady. Her real name was Humaira—a name whispered with affection by children and remembered with nostalgia by elders. Every morning, as ... Read More »
Princess Iryana Leila Pahlavi is the youngest member of Pahlavi royal family, born on July 26, 2011, in Boston, Massachusetts. She is the only child of Prince Alireza Pahlavi and Raha Didevar. Her birth came seven months after the tragic passing of her father in January 2011, making her a poignant symbol of continuity for the Pahlavi lineage. Princess Iryana ... Read More »