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Interview – “Iran in Turmoil and the Clergy in Power: What Next?”

By Nazenin Ansari Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered his first sermon in eight years last Friday.  Caught in unprecedented turmoil unleashed by nation-wide protests, and following the loss of his right hand Quds Force commander Qasem...
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The US’s Shifting Perspective on Iran: Interview with Washington Institute’s Patrick Clawson

By Nazenin Ansari The surprise accuracy of the Iranian missile strikes against Saudi oil facilities and US bases in Iraq has changed the view in Washington on how to handle Iran, according to Patrick Clawson,...
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VIDEO: Actress Nazanin Boniadi Meets Refugees in Calais

By Ahmad Rafat In July 2019, the British-Iranian actress Nazanin Boniadi visited refugee camps in Calais (France) and Dunkirk (UK), and met asylum seekers from Iran, Afghanistan and other countries. “Stateless” —  a documentary film produced during...

L.A. Rock Vocalist Soraya Sebghati Would Love to Perform in Iran

By Fred Parvaneh Soraya Sebghati is a songwriter and the lead vocalist of Night Talks (NightTalkstheband.com), a Los-Angeles-based alternative rock band. The group’s debut album “In Dreams” got strong reviews, and the first single “Green” was...

Author and Activist Masih Alinejad Speaks at LA Book Launch

By Fred Parvaneh On October 8, a group of friends in Los Angeles (led by Dr. Behzad Tabatabaie, Betty Kermanian, Nooshin Meshkaty and Hormoz and Susan Azizzadeh) hosted an invitation-only book signing and speaking engagement for...
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Spreading Positivity With Suzi khatami

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Iran CounterPoint: Biden’s Victory and the Next 10 Weeks — What It Means for...

CounterPoint brings together Iranian thought leaders and opinion-makers as well as non-Iranian specialists to tackle top currents and trends involving Iran, its society, and its position on the global scene. It will also explore...
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Interview: Iran Behind Latest Rocket Attacks Against U.S. in Iraq, Activist Says

By Ahmad Rafat The Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi is due to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday.  The last time a U.S. president welcomed an Iraqi Prime Minister to the White House was...

LA Celebrates Nowruz, The Persian New Year, in Style

By Fred Parvaneh Nowruz (meaning 'new day' in Persian) is an ancient celebration rooted in Zoroastrianism that marks the beginning of the New Year. Nowruz coincides with the vernal equinox, meaning the first day of...