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 ...
Iranians from all walks of life are no strangers to protests or strikes over political, economic and other grievances.
Young women in postrevolutionary Iran used audacious acts of public dance, particularly during the past decade, to resist unjust gender-based laws and cultural norms that disenfranchise women, a ...
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.
Tehran is still reeling from a 12-day war launched by Israel in June that saw the United States bomb nuclear sites in Iran.
As the U.S. and Israel back Iranians' right to protest against their leaders, authorities in Tehran detain students and ...