Tehran
With bonfires and hope, Iran’s minority Zoroastrians celebrate Sadeh and the end of cold winter days
By Associated Press — January 31, 2024
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Around the fire, people listened to bands playing music, theological lectures as they milled about eating and celebrating.
A year ago, an Iranian woman’s death sparked hijab protests. Now businesses are a new battleground
By Jon Gambrell and Nasser Karimi — August 10, 2023
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — These days, with uncovered women a common sight on Tehran streets, authorities have begun raiding companies where women employees or customers have been seen without the headscarf, or hijab.
Iran denies involvement but justifies Salman Rushdie attack
By Jon Gambrell — August 15, 2022
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rushdie was attacked Friday as he was about to give a lecture in western New York.
Tehran holds first public Friday Prayers in almost 2 years
By Associated Press — October 22, 2021
Organizers said beforehand that all health protocols would be followed to protect the expected hundreds of worshippers during the ceremony at Tehran University.
Immigrant-run sewing co-op aims to end fast fashion culture, starting with Muslims
By Aysha Khan — May 29, 2019
CHICAGO (RNS) — One of the country’s first clothing cooperatives run by immigrant and refugee women, Blue Tin Production aims to develop ethical manufacturing for Muslim designers while offering well-paying opportunities for skilled immigrants.
Hard-line cleric blames social media for fueling Iran protests, unrest
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 5, 2018
(AP) 'Cyberspace was kindling the fire of the battle,' said Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami, who called for the death penalty for Iranian flag burners.
Iran wants to eradicate Baha’is. We should demand their religious freedom
By guest — May 13, 2016
(RNS) Saturday (May 14) is the eighth anniversary of Iran’s imprisonment of seven Baha’i leaders. Unfortunately, there are signs the persecution of the Baha'is is on the upswing.
15 Must-see sites in Iran: highlights from an unexpectedly beautiful land
By Omid Safi — June 30, 2013
This photo-essay offers a survey of unexpectedly beautiful destinations in Iran. With all this aesthetic temptation, who wants to go to Iran?
Thousands are willing and eager to go. Now let's see if the governments (United States and Iranian) are ready to catch up to the good will of their people.
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