PHOTOS: On the verge of oblivion? Meet stone lions deserted in southwest Iran
PayvandNews - Some cultural heritage enthusiasts say that hundreds of stone lions, which were placed on top of the tombstones…
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Sassanid Inscription Unearthed In Ancient Iran Necropolis Being Deciphered
Radiofarda - Experts are working to decipher a newly discovered inscription unearthed in an ancient necropolis near Persepolis, an official…
Coronavirus Pandemic Creates A Very Different Ramadan Experience For Muslims
RFL/RE - Millions of Muslims around the world are now abstaining from eating and drinking from dawn until sunset to…
Lessons on humanity from Persian literature
PayvandNews - All of Iran's celebrations this year to mark Sadi Day on April 20 will be organized online due…
Iran Hardliner Cleric Says UNICEF Is America’s Agent
Radiofarda - An outspoken cleric who supervises Iran’s Qods Force says the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is…
Popular Iranian TV Series Criticized For ‘Unforgivable’ Scenes Reminiscent Of Shah-Era Shows
RFL/RE - Until recently, the Iranian television series Paytakht (Capital) was praised for promoting state policies -- including Tehran's support…
Spanish Prime Minister Quotes Persian Poet in Inspirational Speech to His Nation About Coronavirus
kodoom.com - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, whose own spouse is infected with coronavirus, while announcing the extension of coronavirus-related…
What an Iranian film about a leper colony can teach us about coronavirus
theguardian.com -In the autumn of 1962, the celebrated Iranian poet Forough Farrokhzad made what would be her first and last film. Regarded…
Sizdah Bedar 1399: Iranians advised to stay home on Nature’s Day due to epidemic
PayvandNews - The thirteenth day of the Iranian calendar month of Farvardin is traditionally marked in Iran as Nature's Day,…
Iranians Mark Somber Norouz Amid Coronavirus Mayhem
RFL/RE - Iranians are marking a somber Norouz amid one of the world’s worst coronavirus outbreaks that has officially killed…