It was one of those suffocating hot days in August 1935. The summer sun stood mercilessly over Tehran, beating down on the city with an intensity that seemed to silence even the wind. In those years, Tehran had no air conditioners, no electric fans in every home, and no mechanical cooling systems that modern life has since made indispensable. People …

Alinaghi Vaziri (October 9, 1886 – September 8, 1979), commonly remembered as Colonel Vaziri, occupies a unique and transformative place in the history of Iranian music. At once a soldier, intellectual, composer, educator, and reformer, Vaziri bridged the traditional musical culture of Iran with the notational and pedagogical methods of the West. His impact was so great that nearly every …

Taylor Swift and NFL superstar Travis Kelce have officially announced their engagement via Instagram on August 26, 2025! The reveal included a carousel of heartwarming photos: Kelce down on one knee in a floral garden setting, and an intimate close-up of Taylor’s new ring. The caption? A playful and charming nod to their roles: “Your English teacher and your gym …

On 19 August 1953 (28 Mordad 1332 in the Iranian calendar), a dramatic political coup unfolded in Iran, reshaping the nation’s political trajectory and reverberating across the Middle East for decades. Known inside Iran as the Mordad 28th coup d’état (Kudeta-ye 28 Mordad), this operation toppled the democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh, a nationalist leader who had sought to …

[custom_adv] In the mid-1930s, Iran stood at a crossroads between tradition and modernity. The reign of Reza Shah Pahlavi (1925–1941) marked a decisive period in which sweeping reforms reshaped every dimension of society—politics, economy, infrastructure, education, and culture. Among these transformations was a project that, while less known than industrial or military reforms, had profound significance for the nation’s cultural …

[custom_adv] Mahmoud Farshchian (February 22, 1929 – August 18, 1404) was one of the most celebrated Iranian painters and illustrators of the 20th and early 21st centuries. Renowned for his distinctive fusion of Persian miniature traditions with modern artistic techniques, he created a school of art that was both deeply rooted in the classical heritage of Iran and open to …

[custom_adv] Hojabr Yazdani: From Cattle Rancher to Economic Tycoon of the Pahlavi Era Hojabr Yazdani (June 13, 1934 – April 19, 2010) was one of Iran’s most remarkable and controversial economic figures before the 1979 revolution. His story reflects the rapid economic transformations and political complexities of the Second Pahlavi era, where opportunity, connections, and ambition could propel a man …

[custom_adv] Seyyed Dariush Mostafavi (September 17, 1944 – August 10, 1404 / August 1, 2025) was one of the most notable figures in the history of Iranian football. From his early days as a gifted defender on the pitch to his influential—yet controversial—stint as a football administrator, Mostafavi’s life spanned the many transformations of Iran’s sporting and political landscapes. He …

[custom_adv] The Unfinished Story of Kamran and Ghazaleh: Love, Ideology, and the Dual Identity of Morteza Avini In the intricate and ever-polarized landscape of Iranian intellectual history, few relationships have evoked as much speculation and silence as the early love between Kamran Avini (later known as Martyr Seyyed Morteza Avini) and Ghazaleh Alizadeh. The contrast between the bohemian, artistic youth …

[custom_adv] ISLAMABAD, August 11, 1404 (Solar Hijri Calendar) — In a move underscoring deepening regional cooperation and renewed diplomatic vigor, Iranian President Masoud Pezhakian arrived in Pakistan on Saturday evening for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. This visit marks a pivotal chapter in the longstanding bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries …