LA’s Farhang Foundation Unveils Program of Concerts, Films in 2019
By Fred Parvaneh
Iranian-Americans living on the West Coast have a rich slate of cultural programming to look forward to, courtesy of the Farhang Foundation.
The L.A.-based non-profit foundation, which has a mission to celebrate and...
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...
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...
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...
Joe Biden’s Policy on Iran: Interview with Amir Taheri
https://youtu.be/II_GiFFmqEE
Nazenin Ansari, publisher of Kayhan London and Kayhan Life, recently interviewed Amir Taheri, the prominent Iranian journalist who was editor-in-chief of the Kayhan daily newspaper in Iran from 1972 to 1979. Mr. Taheri examines...
INSIDE THE STORY – Biden Will Not Rejoin Iran Nuclear Deal Quickly
https://youtu.be/5jiYTSz84eQ
‘Beyond Shahs of Sunset’: Interview with Founder and Cardiologist Afshine Emrani
By Fred Parvaneh
Dr. Afshine Emrani is a prominent cardiologist and internist who serves the residents of the greater Los Angeles area. Separately from his medical practice, Dr. Emrani is a prolific blogger known for...
Natanz Explosion: A Game Changer?
By Ahmad Rafat
Ellie Cohanim was the U.S. deputy special envoy to monitor and combat anti-semitism at the U.S. State Department during the Trump administration, and the Department’s first Iranian-born Jewish representative.
While working for the...














