Iran and Israel: two nations with tense relations that seem existentially at odds. But for all their antagonistic rhetoric, there is a recent hidden history of collaboration, even friendship. In an informative talk, Trita Parsi shows how...

New Review‘We will suffocate’: Life behind Iran’s blackout as rare testimonies revealedMixed

New ReviewWho is Ali Larijani? One of Iran's most powerful leaders reportedly killed by IsraelCredit: The Independent

Iran becomes an Islamic Republic as Ayatollah Khomeini seizes power to become Supreme Leader. Part 5 of our journey through history's greatest revolutions--the moments that shaped modern civilization.

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Anti-government protests rage across Iran

Welcome back to the FLUCTUS channel, today we witness how the United States forces can repair malfunctioning aircraft in the middle of a desert. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or...

Tehran, the capital of Iran, is a city of 15 million people dealing with political oppression, environmental challenges, and economic struggles, despite its large oil wealth. Its modern history includes revolution, war, and resistance,...

This video provides a detailed account of the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis, where Islamic student militants held 52 American embassy staff hostage for 444 days in Tehran. The crisis, stemming from the aftermath of the Iranian Revolution...

This video showcases the transformative impact of solar power in remote villages near Bikana, Rajasthan, India. Through the initiative of a non-governmental organization from Tehran, solar panels are providing sustainable and affordable...

The Tehran municipality’s ‘bureau of beautification’ has painted hundreds of murals across the city, showing blue skies and idealised countryside images – even as the capital bulldozes its traditional buildings. Award-winning artist...

For decades, knowledge of America's role in the 1953 Iran coup, which led to the ejection of the country's democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh and the installation of a despotic shah, was fragmented and vague....

The Middle East's most spectacular mountains seen from the International Space Station. This orbital view gives an unprecedented view of Earth's geology, with entire ranges visible in one go.

Marjane Satrapi’s childhood in Iran was epic to say the least! This is the late 70’s and 80’s – a time when Iran experiences major transitions of power, civil unrest, and a deadly war with Iraq. In the meantime, Marjane must come to...

Tehran old-world cityscapes

People walking on sidewalks w/ open gutters FG. Iranian man washing face in open gutter water. Open air bazaar: people buying / vendors selling vegetables fruits / Old new modern antiquated city of...

The FT's Middle East editor Andrew England reflects on the celebrations in Tehran of the 1979 Islamic revolution

Tehran modern cityscapes

Toopkhaneh Square (today Khomeini Square) w/ large building pool camels and cars on road (building replaced during 'modernization') Statue of Riza Shah / Busy maidan (square) w/ traffic around fountain...

'1943' Superimposed over Tehran Conference building Communist Dictator Josef Stalin (1879-1953) US President Franklin D Roosevelt (1882-1945) Prime Minister Winston Churchill (1874-1965) sitting outside.

Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Iran.