In the annals of military aviation history, few incidents are as striking and tragic as the betrayal of Captain Ahmad Moradi, a skilled Iranian pilot who defected to Iraq during the Iran-Iraq War. This act of treachery not only delivered one of Iran’s prized F-14 Tomcat fighter jets into the hands of its adversary but also ensnared his co-pilot, Captain …

Coffee Sorry, coffee lovers—but you might want to avoid chugging java right after waking up. Coffee, especially strong black coffee, can be tough on an empty stomach. That’s because the caffeine in coffee (and coffee in general) promotes the release of gastrin—the hormone that secretes stomach acid. This effect can lead to reflux symptoms, such as bloating, nausea, and regurgitation. …

The 10th annual Cyrus Film Festival in Toronto, Canada, wrapped up with a spectacular closing ceremony held on the night of October 14, 2024, at the Arta Art Gallery. This year’s festival, a remarkable milestone in the history of Iranian cinema, celebrated the depth, diversity, and artistry of Iranian filmmaking. The event not only provided a platform for filmmakers to …

Seyed Abbas Abtahi was born in Evin-Darke neighborhood, which in the past had a traditional and religious background like all the villages of Shemiranat. The Abtahi clan along with the Arabi, Masoudian, Mir Sharifi, Evini, Shoaibi, Fekri, Mir Rahimi and Bazar Afshan clans are among the old and traditional families of Evin and Derke. Darka police station is also called …

Mossadegh and Egypt’s Anti-Colonial Struggle: A Shared Legacy of Independence On November 20, 1951, Persian Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh made a brief stop in Egypt during his return from the United Nations, where he was greeted as a hero by the Egyptian people. Egypt, at the time, was deeply entrenched in its own battle against British imperialism, with growing resentment …

Saeed Mortazavi: A Controversial Career in Iran’s Judiciary Saeed Mortazavi, born in 1346 in the city of Taft, Iran, is a name closely associated with some of the most controversial events in the country’s judicial history. Known for his long tenure in various high-ranking legal and governmental positions, Mortazavi’s career has been marked by significant controversy, particularly for his role …

Hoshang Mahmoudi is remembered as a pioneering figure in Iranian media and a devoted member of the Baha’i faith. Born into a Baha’i family, he devoted his life to the promotion of both his religion and Iranian culture. Throughout his career, he became one of Iran’s earliest program creators and hosts for children’s and teenagers’ shows on national radio and …

On November 13, 1333 (according to the Iranian calendar, which corresponds to 1954 in the Gregorian calendar), Alireza Pahlavi, the younger brother of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi of Iran, was laid to rest near his father, Reza Shah Pahlavi, in the historic city of Ray. Alireza Pahlavi’s untimely death sparked considerable conversation within Iran’s legislative and political circles, as well …

Inside Homeland’s Former US Embassy: A Museum Preserving the History of the 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis On November 4, 1979, amid the fervor of the Iranian Revolution led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, a group of Iranian students seized the United States Embassy in Tehran, an act that would go on to reshape U.S.-Iran relations and dominate headlines worldwide. This intense …

In March 1923, Lenin had a third stroke and lost his ability to speak; that month, he experienced partial paralysis on his right side and began exhibiting sensory aphasia. By May, he appeared to be making a slow recovery, regaining some of his mobility, speech, and writing skills. In October, he made a final visit to the Kremlin. In his …