My Damavand, 100 Paintings by Bijan Daneshmand
By Ahmad Rafat
Mount Damavand, a potentially active stratovolcano (5670 mt high), is the highest peak in Iran, the 12th most prominent peak in the world and the second most prominent in Asia after Mount...
Santa Monica Reunion Draws Alumni of Iranzamin, Community School
By Fred Parvaneh
On the first weekend in April, alumni of two major international schools in pre-revolutionary Tehran -- Iranzamin Tehran International School and Community School -- gathered at the Lowes Hotel in Santa Monica,...
INSIDE THE STORY – Iran’s Zarif Cancels European Trip After Global Condemnation of Afkari...
https://youtu.be/cV76goq2OTw
Iran CounterPoint: What will Biden do with Iran in his first 100 days?
On January 20th, Joe Biden took office as the 46th President of the United States. With Iran as a top priority, the Biden administration plans -- in its first 100 days -- to hold...
INSIDE THE STORY – A Year After Soleimani’s Death, Iran’s Influence Is Receding
https://youtu.be/LyMiI_gXinM
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...
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,...
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...
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...














