Title: Israel Under Fire: Evacuations, Economic Fallout, and the National Response to Iran’s Missile Strikes Introduction On a tense and defining day in Israel’s recent history, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich addressed the nation with grim figures that brought home the impact of Iran’s direct attacks. “Our teams have handled, as of Saturday, 14,583 claims for direct damage from the attacks …
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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 …
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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 …
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Commemoration at Yousef Abad: Iranian Jews Honor Khomeini’s Legacy On the evening of Wednesday, 26 June 1404 (16 June 2025), a unique and symbolic ceremony was held at the Yousef Abad Synagogue in Tehran. This event marked the 36th anniversary of the passing of Ayatollah Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Unlike many commemorative events …
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Kim Kardashian’s Journey From Reality Star to Legal Advocate: A Graduation Marked by Justice and Determination In a sun-drenched backyard adorned with soft string lights and a select group of loved ones, Kim Kardashian marked one of the most significant milestones in her unconventional yet inspiring legal journey. The reality star, business mogul, and mother of four celebrated the completion …
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Celebration of the Soul: Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah’s Message and Its Cultural Reverberations On a quiet evening, when most social media posts drift unnoticed through the currents of digital noise, a message from Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah, the Executive Vice President, stood out with poignant clarity. Posted to his X (formerly Twitter) account, it read: “Last night, I was among the families …
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Hengameh Ghaziani: Actress, Activist, and Voice of Dissent Hengameh Ghaziani, born on May 20, 1960, is a distinguished Iranian actress, translator, singer, and activist who gained national acclaim for her powerful performances on screen and her courageous voice in the political and social landscape of modern Iran. Her journey from academia to the arts and finally to civil activism highlights …
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A Tribute to Golab Adineh and Six Theater Luminaries at the 20th Iranian Theater Directors’ Night On the evening of Friday, May 12, 2023, the Iranian theater community gathered at the 20th Iranian Theater Directors’ Night to pay tribute to one of its most distinguished and enduring figures: Golab Adineh. Held in a packed venue filled with students, colleagues, fans, …
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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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“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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