The year 1957 marked a significant moment in the annals of international diplomacy when Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi of Iran, accompanied by his wife, Queen Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiary, visited Spain to meet with General Francisco Franco at Moncloa Palace. This meeting not only underscored the strengthening ties between Iran and Spain but also highlighted the complex web of Cold War geopolitics …

De Gaulle established a good relationship with West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer—culminating in the Elysee Treaty in 1963—and in the first few years of the Common Market, France’s industrial exports to the other five members tripled and its farm export almost quadrupled. The franc became a solid, stable currency for the first time in half a century, and the economy …

The recent assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ top political leader, in Tehran by a predawn airstrike has sent shockwaves through the Middle East. The incident, which both Iran and Hamas attribute to Israel, threatens to escalate ongoing tensions into an all-out regional conflict. The killing has already prompted vows of revenge from Iran’s supreme leader and warnings of challenging days …

Ismail Abdulsalam Ahmed Haniyeh was born to a family of Muslim Palestinians in the al-Shati refugee camp of the Egyptian-occupied Gaza Strip. His parents were originally living in what is now Ashkelon before the 1948 Palestinian expulsion and flight, which took place during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. In his youth, he worked in Israel to support his family. He attended …

Mouth ulcers Ulcers are small, painful patches or lumps inside your mouth that will generally heal by themselves within a few days. She told the Sun: “If you have a non-healing ulcer or a new lump on the tongue, it could be a sign of oral cancer and you should arrange to see your doctor or dentist straight away.” Mouth …

The implementation of the presidential decree before the inauguration ceremony is a critical aspect of Iran’s political system. According to Paragraph 9 of Article 110 of the Iranian Constitution, this act is one of the duties and powers of the Leader of the Islamic Republic. This procedure is essential and does not merely have a ceremonial aspect; it has significant …

Saeed Faeghi, deputy of the Physical Education Organization in the Khatami government, recently spoke to the Khabar Online website about the reason why guerrilla organizations opposed to the Shah paid attention to judo in the 1950s. In this conversation, he mentions the unsuccessful kidnapping operation of Shahram Pahlavinia, the niece of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, by Mohammad Mehrayin, who was …

The gleaming white Vickers Viscount had taken off in bright moonlight from Tehran. Now, some ten hours later, escorted by a squadron of Italian jet fighters, it touched down at Rome’s Ciampino airport. Wearing a blue air marshal’s uniform with gold pilot’s wings, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, the handsome, greying Shah of Iran, stepped from the plane one day last week, …

He was hospitalized since March 2017 due to a severe infection and spent the last months of his life in the ICU until he died on August 7. Mr. Kandachi started assembling and producing trucks in Homeland more than 70 years ago and was the founder of the “Iran Kaveh” company, which was later renamed Saipa Diesel. With the establishment …

Sudabe Chaman Ara, born in 1951 in the city of Kermanshah, is a notable figure in both Persian history and the global movement for women’s rights. Her life story is a testament to resilience, determination, and a relentless commitment to justice. Sudabe’s journey from being among the first female police officers in Iran to becoming a prominent advocate for abused …