TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — On stage in Tehran, Iranian actors bring to life “Mehrara,” a musical set during the Qajar dynasty. The performance, directed by Daniyal Ghafari, combines dance, music and ...
O n a busy sidewalk outside a café, a group of young people, many of them women, bob their heads to the beat of “Seven Nation ...
A video from the event is going viral, prompting viewers to ask: Can one public performance shift the boundaries of what’s acceptable in Iran? Many netizens were struck by the bravery of the revelers, ...
Tehran’s Vahdat Hall has become the stage for a noteworthy cultural moment: the Tehran Symphony Orchestra performed the ...
Women are increasingly seen riding motorbikes in Iran's capital, where laws and religious mores once barred women from ...
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamanei attends an event in Tehran, Iran, on May 10, 2025. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamanei attends an event in Tehran, Iran, on May 10, 2025.