Mughal emperors, renowned for their artistic and cultural influence, adorned themselves with gemstones that symbolized power and recorded history. The ...

Iran-watchers believe that there is an almost unprecedented window of opportunity following the series of critical setbacks that have impacted on the mullahs’ regime in the past year, with the virtual ...

Thrones advertised symbolic power and ended up as a fixed deposit of sorts for weaker sultans. Collecting thrones was also often about showing off one’s success ...

TEHRAN - A significant cultural heritage preservation initiative has culminated in the digitization and cataloguing of rare ...

Iran is a country with a rich heritage, where every street has traces of ancient civilisations, and the architecture ...

Discover the rich history of Iran, from ancient empires to modern turmoil, through the eyes of a cultural commentator.

In Iran the Foreign Minster, Kamal Karrazi, told Arafat, “No Muslim can allow holy Jerusalem to remain under occupation, and ...

Matein KhalidBoth Israel and the US were careful not to target Iran's oil export terminal at Kharg Island, a major reason why Brent crude ...

The exiled son of Iran's last shah, known to his supporters as 'crown prince,' says he's ready to take over. But Iran's opposition is splintered.

Reza Pahlavi, 64, was heir to Iran's "Peacock Throne" when the dynasty led by his father, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, was ousted.

Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s last monarch, is a plausible candidate to lead a future transitional government. The ...