[custom_adv] Ninety years ago, in the heart of Iran’s capital city, something seemingly trivial became a symbol of power, class, and cultural transformation — the brimmed hat. While at first glance just a piece of attire, this accessory carried with it the weight of political change, social aspiration, and national identity. In the Tehran of 1935, hats were not just …

[custom_adv] North Korea Opens the Wonsan Kalma Beach Resort: A New Chapter in Tourism or Strategic Illusion? On the eastern coast of one of the most secretive nations on Earth, a new vision of leisure and luxury has taken shape. After years of planning, delays, and political speculation, North Korea has announced the opening of the Wonsan Kalma Beach Resort, …

The Tehran Missile Barrage and Life in the Shelters In its 22nd issue, dated May 1, 1988, Adineh magazine published a special edition dedicated to the Tehran missile barrage. The cover featured a striking design by Ebrahim Haghighi — a large, black missile plummeting from the sky towards a delicate, lone flower rooted in a green field. The stark contrast …

[custom_adv] Iran’s Missile Attack on Al‑Udeid: Context, Impact, and Aftermath Introduction On a tense Monday morning, the Middle East witnessed a new chapter in its turbulent recent history when Iran launched a missile attack on Al‑Udeid Air Base in Qatar. The attack came as a direct response to a series of US airstrikes conducted over the weekend, targeting three Iranian …

[custom_adv] The Khorramshahr-4, also known as the Khyber, is one of Iran’s most advanced ballistic missiles, representing a significant step forward in the nation’s military and aerospace capabilities. Developed as an evolution of the earlier Khorramshahr series, this new variant is designed for long-range precision strikes and rapid launch readiness, making it an important element in Iran’s strategic arsenal. One …

[custom_adv] The Tenth Term of the National Consultative Assembly and the Evolution of Iran’s Parliament: A Historical and Architectural Survey On the morning of 15 Khordad 1314 (June 5, 1935), the tenth term of the National Consultative Assembly of Iran (Majles-e Showrā-ye Melli) was officially inaugurated in a ceremonial session attended by Reza Shah Pahlavi and senior government officials. This …

The Qajar Dynasty: Origins, Power, and Legacy in Iran (1796–1925) The Qajar dynasty (also spelled Kadjar), was a royal family of Turkic origin that ruled from 1796 to 1925, marking a pivotal era in history. The Qajars rose to power after the fall of the Zand dynasty, uniting a fractured nation and leading it through one of its most turbulent …

[custom_adv] The life and death of Mahin Zarinpanjeh, a prominent Iranian musician, composer, and pianist, reflect not only the trajectory of an individual artist but also the cultural and political landscape of Iran over the last century. Her funeral, marked by the absence of prominent artistic and governmental figures, cast a somber and revealing light on the neglect faced by …

[custom_adv] I. The Announcement That Echoed Through History Seventy years ago, in the shadow of post-World War II geopolitics, a quiet but historically significant announcement made its way across headlines in Iran and beyond. In December 1955, the then-government of the former Soviet Union formally declared that it would compensate Iran for the occupation it had endured during the global …

Makki Zanganeh: The Billionaire Biotech Visionary Who Fought Cancer and Won—Twice In the 2025 edition of Forbes’ annual list of the richest self-made women in America, a new and inspiring name appeared: Makki Zanganeh. With a net worth of $1.5 billion, she claimed the 23rd spot among titans of business, technology, and innovation. But Zanganeh’s inclusion is not just a …