November 25, 2020
"Gormeh Sabzi is one of the most beloved dishes in Iran," Najmieh Batmanglij says.
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October 18, 2020
“The sanctions aren’t just impacting us economically, they are isolating us. Obviously, we are isolated internationally, but we are also isolated from each other..."
October 7, 2020
“If we’ve learned anything the past few decades it’s this: our fates and our lives are interconnected."
September 1, 2020
Amazing effort from Tunnel Bear to provide internet access to people in Iran using their VPN.
August 13, 2020
Nothing is more central to Iranian culture than our poetry and the way we tell our stories to each other. We weave stories into carpets, recite poems at dinner, and tell fortunes from Hafez. We blog, write, and whisper to each other. Our music is rich and layered, marrying 700 year old poetry to modern music. Our history is one of many voices, styles, and ideas in conversation with each other over the centuries.
September 10, 2019
Sahar Khodayari became known as the blue girl for painting her face blue to support her favorite Iranian football team. When she was told she may face a prison sentence from six months to two years for daring to attend a soccer game, she set herself on fire.
January 23, 2019
People in Iran keep surprising us with their creative efforts for change. They keep standing up and shaking things up – even in the face of overwhelming punishment. Women stand up for their rights even when faced with outrageous punishments. Teachers demand dignity and fair pay. Conservationists stand up to the degradation of the environment.
November 14, 2018
The situation of religious, ethnic and gender minorities in Iran has been worsening in recent months. It appears that the regime intends to severely punish dissenting voices. This comes as the Islamic Republic weakens inside the country and external pressure increases.
August 7, 2018
We're taking a break from the political heat and the summer's heat with a look at Iran's frozen delights.