The death of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, on August 25, 1970, marked the end of an era and the culmination of a turbulent period in Iranian history. The Shah’s passing was a momentous event not only for Iran but also for the broader international community, as the Shah had been a key figure in the Middle …

(MANPADS), developed by the research and production company KBM JSC. Designed to counter a wide spectrum of low-altitude aerial threats, Verba entered service with the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in 2014. Its introduction marked a significant technological evolution in short-range air defense, particularly in the domain of infrared-guided shoulder-fired missiles. A few years prior to its official induction, …

Clocking in at a record one hour and 47 minutes, Donald Trump’s latest address was as much a performance of endurance as it was a political statement. Delivered with characteristic confidence and combative flair, the speech ranged widely across domestic policy, immigration, foreign affairs, and cultural grievances. Supporters praised it as a triumphant declaration of national revival; critics dismissed it …

In recent years, scattered reports in sections of domestic and diaspora media have drawn attention to a figure presenting himself as “Prince Babak Qajar,” a man who claims descent from the Qajar dynasty and positions himself as heir to the Iranian throne. According to these reports, he has declared that in a future restoration of Qajar rule, Tabriz would once …

Mirza Mohammad Taqi Khan Farahani, better known by his honorific title Amir Kabir, stands among the most consequential statesmen in nineteenth-century Iranian history. Born on 19 Dey 1185 (January 9, 1807) in the village of Hazaveh in the Farahan region, and assassinated on 20 Dey 1230 (January 10, 1852) in Kashan, his life encapsulates both the promise and peril of …

Taghi Arani was one of the most significant socialist thinkers of the early twentieth century. He is often associated with the origins of the Tudeh Party, a movement that later became highly influential in modern political history. Although many accounts describe Arani as the party’s founder, historians continue to debate the accuracy of that claim. His precise role in shaping …

In recent years, images circulated widely on social media showing groups of women participating in motorcycle training courses at a specialized center in the southern districts of the capital. Wearing helmets and protective gear, they practiced balance, coordination, braking techniques, and even advanced maneuvers. Some of the published photographs captured moments of remarkable confidence: women riding in formation, performing tight …

Hamad Jannati Ladani was born on March 2, 1926, in the small village of Ladan, located a few kilometers west of the historic city of Isfahan. His birth took place in a modest clerical household at a time when the country was undergoing significant social and political transformation. His father was a religious scholar, and his mother organized religious gatherings …

The history of modern Iran, particularly the early 20th century, is intertwined with the life and legacy of Reza Shah Pahlavi, a military leader who rose to power and changed the political and social landscape of the country. His reign, which lasted from 1925 to 1941, was marked by radical reforms and state-led modernization, shaping the nation into a new …

Yolofar Pourabrahim is known as a media figure whose professional path reflects the turbulent and highly politicized landscape of Persian-language broadcasting over the past two decades. His career, which began within the framework of the state-run media apparatus of his homeland, gradually shifted toward international satellite broadcasting, where political narratives, opposition discourse, and sharply critical analysis of the ruling establishment …