Pope Francis (1936–2025): A Legacy of Humility, Reform, and Global Compassion Introduction Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, served as the head of the Catholic Church and the sovereign of Vatican City from March 13, 2013, until his death on April 21, 2025. He was the first pope from the Society of …
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Dariush Arjomand: A Life on Stage and Screen Dariush Arjomand, born on August 25, 1944, in the historical city of Mashhad, Iran, is one of the most distinguished and versatile actors in Iranian cinema and television. With a career that spans over five decades, Arjomand has become a household name and a symbol of powerful, evocative acting. His contributions to …
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Firouz Shirvanlu: A Life in Art, Politics, and Cultural Innovation Firouz Shirvanlu (September 1938 – January 20, 1988) was a prominent Iranian translator, writer, and cultural director known for his significant contributions to the arts and culture of Iran during the second Pahlavi era. His life was a complex tapestry woven from threads of political activism, cultural innovation, artistic expression, …
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Karoline Leavitt: A Political Trailblazer in the Second Trump Administration Karoline Claire Leavitt, born on August 24, 1997, in Atkinson, New Hampshire, is one of the most high-profile and controversial figures in contemporary American politics. As of 2025, she serves as the 36th White House Press Secretary under President Donald Trump’s second administration, becoming the youngest individual in U.S. history …
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The Pahlavi Immortal Guard: Guardians of the Peacock Throne Introduction The Pahlavi Immortal Guard (Persian: Gard-e Javidan) was an elite military unit in Imperial Iran, established to safeguard the monarchy, particularly the person of the Shah and the royal family. Active during the reign of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, this elite guard represented not only a physical bulwark around the monarch …
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“A Ride to Terror”: The Story of a Young Cleaner and a Predatory Scheme in Tehran On a mild spring evening in mid-March 2024, a young woman stepped out of her modest home in the western districts of Tehran. Born in 1985, the woman, whose name we are withholding for privacy reasons, had spent the last several years working as …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Tehran: A Symbol of a Broken Bond The Embassy of the United States of America in Capital once stood as a symbol of close ties between the United States and the Imperial State of Iran. Located in the heart of Iran’s capital city, Tehran, the U.S. Embassy was not only an …
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The Nowruz Ceremony with Seyyed Mohammad Khatami: A Gathering of Political Reflection and Cultural Continuity On Farvardin 6, 1404, a symbolic and resonant Nowruz ceremony was held, drawing together a select group of Iranian politicians, reformist thinkers, civil society leaders, and cultural figures. At the center of this ceremonial convergence stood Seyyed Mohammad Khatami, the former President of the Islamic …
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Seyyed Mohammad Hossein Behjat Tabrizi, better known by his pen name Shahriar, stands as one of the most iconic literary figures in modern Iranian literature. Born on January 11, 1906, in Tabriz, and passing away on September 17, 1988, Shahriar created a bridge between the traditional Persian literary heritage and the emerging socio-political consciousness of the 20th century. A master …
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The funeral ceremony of Hossein Ali Nayiri was held today, Saturday, April 6, in front of the Arak Mosque in Tehran. The solemn event drew a large crowd, including high-ranking government officials, members of the judiciary, and Nayiri’s family. Notably present was Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei, the current head of the Judiciary, whose attendance underscored the importance of Nayiri’s role in …
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