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 nuclear …

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 of …

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 moment …

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 Iran from 1796 to 1925, marking a pivotal era in Iranian history. The Qajars rose to power after the fall of the Zand dynasty, uniting a fractured nation and leading it through one of its …

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 many …

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 conflict. …

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 …

On June 3, 1989, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran and its Supreme Leader since 1979, passed away after a long period of illness. His death marked the end of a defining chapter in modern Iranian history—a chapter that had seen a monarchy overthrown, a theocratic state established, and a revolution that changed the political …

Mehrdad Asemani: The Voice of Exile and Harmony Mehrdad Asemani, born on July 15, 1967, in Tehran, is a prominent Iranian singer, composer, and arranger whose name has become synonymous with nostalgia, romantic ballads, and sociopolitical commentary in Persian pop music. With a career spanning over three decades and collaborations with some of the most iconic Iranian vocalists, Asemani has …

A ceremony marking the third day of the passing of Ahmad Hashemi Rafsanjani, the brother of the late Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani (RA), was held with the presence of numerous prominent political, cultural, and religious figures. The event served as both a memorial and a tribute to a family that has played a pivotal role in Iran’s contemporary history. Among …