Farnaz Salmani: Bridging Tradition and Modernity in Iranian Fashion In the evolving landscape of global fashion, few names from the Middle East have made an impact as distinctive as Farnaz Salmani, an Iranian designer known for seamlessly combining Iranian elegance with contemporary global aesthetics. Recently introduced as one of the judges for the second season of the online show “Woman …

On a quiet Saturday morning in October 2025, Hillary Rodham Clinton opened her Instagram account and pressed “post.” Within minutes, millions of followers across the world were gazing at a series of black-and-white and sepia-toned photographs — snapshots of another time, another world. The images were not political statements, not campaign moments, not the well-rehearsed smiles of Washington’s elite. Instead, …

In recent weeks, Iranian media circles and social platforms have been abuzz with a startling revelation by a familiar face of Iranian state television. Zohreh Sadat Hashemi, a veteran presenter, journalist, and the first Iranian woman to report live on a men’s football match, made controversial claims during an interview that cast a critical light on the Islamic Republic of …

hohreh Aghdashloo born Shohreh Vaziri-Tabar on May 11, 1952) is an Iranian-American actress whose rich, deep voice and commanding presence have made her one of the most recognizable performers of Middle Eastern descent in Hollywood. Her remarkable career, spanning over five decades and multiple continents, reflects both the tumult of her homeland’s history and the global evolution of cinema. Aghdashloo’s …

Hossein Kalani: The Scholar Striker of Iranian Football Hossein Kalani (born 25 February 1944) is widely regarded as one of the most intelligent and multifaceted figures in Iranian football history. Renowned not only for his remarkable goal-scoring ability but also for his intellectual pursuits, Kalani’s life represents the rare synthesis of sports, education, and culture. From his early days in …

Half a century ago, on September 15, 1975, a new chapter began in Iran’s medical and social history with the opening of the Tehran Emergency Information Center, which operated through two telephone lines—669991 and 669921. What started as a modest initiative to coordinate rescue operations in the capital city has, over five decades, grown into a nationwide network known today …

Reza Rashidpour was born on August 10, 1978, in Tabriz, a culturally rich city in northwestern. Growing up in a family that valued knowledge and resilience, he showed both academic and artistic talents from an early age. His father was an engineer, his mother a homemaker, and his sister became an architect. Tragedy struck in 1997 when his father passed …

Fereydoun Moshiri (September 20, 1926 – November 2, 1990) occupies a distinctive place in the history of Persian poetry. His works bridge the gap between classical tradition and the modernist currents of twentieth-century Iran. Known for his lyrical expression, his blending of romantic sensibilities with social consciousness, and his attention to both individual emotion and collective experience, Moshiri represents a …

Parviz Khosravani was born on October 22, 1922, in Mahallat County, a city in Markazi Province of Iran. His family background provided him with both privilege and responsibility. His father, Mirza Hashem Mahallat, was a wealthy and influential man in the region, whose wealth gave his sons the opportunity to pursue careers in politics, the military, and administration. Parviz was …

Houshmand Aghili (August 2, 1937 – September 14, 1404) was a prominent Iranian singer and composer whose career spanned nearly seven decades. Known for his dedication to traditional and classical Persian music, he became one of the voices that bridged the pre-revolutionary and diasporic Iranian cultural experiences. Aghili’s music combined the elegance of Iran’s radif-based traditions with lyrical melodies that …