Ali Nasirian (born 5 Bahman 1313 / January 25, 1935) is one of the most revered figures in the history of Iranian performing arts—a distinguished actor, playwright, and director whose name has become synonymous with the evolution of modern Iranian theater and cinema. With a career spanning over seven decades, Nasirian’s presence has graced the stage, the silver screen, and …

Mohammad Kasbi (Persian: محمد کاسبی) was born on 4 Khordad 1330 (June 25, 1951) in Abshar Alley, Rey Street, Tehran, during a period when Iranian society was undergoing rapid modernization under the Pahlavi regime. He grew up in the working-class neighborhood of Naziabad, an area known for its vibrant local culture and the coexistence of traditional and modern lifestyles. The …

Seyyed Majid Bani Fatemeh: The Voice of Devotion in Contemporary Iran Seyyed Majid Bani Fatemeh (Persian: سید مجید بنی فاطمه; born 1977, Tehran) is one of Iran’s most renowned and beloved madhhab reciters (maddah) and eulogists of the Ahl al-Bayt. Known widely by his affectionate nickname “Amo Abbas”, he has been active in religious eulogies and mourning ceremonies since 1992 …

Nasser Taghvaei: The Auteur of Southern Light Introduction Nasser Taghvaei (July 12, 1945 – October 12, 2025) was an Iranian filmmaker, photographer, and writer whose artistry left an indelible mark on modern Iranian cinema. Often described as an auteur and a pioneer of the Iranian New Wave, Taghvaei’s cinematic voice was poetic, deeply human, and steeped in the cultural and …

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 …