Sunday, January 11, 2026

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...

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...
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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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Iran CounterPoint: Upcoming U.S. Presidential Elections & Iran

CounterPoint brings together thought leaders, experts, and opinion makers specializing on Iran: its society, economy and politics, and its position on the global scene. Participants will also make recommendations on Iran’s future trajectory and...
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Video Interview With Yasmine Pahlavi, Wife of Prince Reza Pahlavi

By Azadeh Karimi and Ali Eshtiagh Yasmine Pahlavi is the wife of the former Iranian Crown Prince, Reza Pahlavi. She is a children’s rights lawyer, and has played an active role in highlighting the plight...