Iran
The Artist Making Dolls of the Women Executed in Iran
Women living in Iran have been executed for "crimes" like not wearing their hijab correctly or defending themselves from rape. While the country's government uses the death penalty as a silencing tactic, Iranian-American artist Sheida Soleimani is...
The Illegal, Underground Ballerinas of Iran
Dancing is illegal in the Middle Eastern state, but that hasn't stopped renegade ballet teachers and students from staging classes in secret.
Iran Has Banned Its Citizens from Making Pilgrimages to Mecca
The ban is the latest sign that relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran are rapidly deteriorating.
Helly Luv Is Kicking ISIS's Ass with Pop Music
"I feel privileged to be attacked by ISIS because it means the message is as strong as their weapons and their violence."
Everything You Need to Know About the Iran Nuclear Deal
After years of harsh sanctions and intense rhetoric, and 18 days of intense negotiation, Iran, the US, and five other countries just came to a historic agreement about the Middle Eastern country's nuclear program.
What the Rich Kids of Tehran Tells Us About Iranian Youth Culture
Shameless Insta-bragging or a message of political defiance?
The Hangover News
This long weekend, the US and Iran reached a historic nuclear deal, and a human shit in a carriage shut down a London Midland train.
I Talked to Young Iranians About Nuclear Negotiations and the Future
Meetings over Iran's nuclear programme, which are resuming in Switzerland Monday, have reignited a small spark of hope for young Iranians I talked to.
Explaining the Bizarre Passive Aggressive Battle Between Republicans and Iran
Senate Republicans, desperate to stop Obama's nuclear negotiations with Iran, have resorted to sending hilarious letters to leaders of the Islamic Republic.
We Asked a Military Expert What Would Happen if the US Stopped Giving Money to Israel
Despite growing tensions with Prime Minister Netanyahu, the Obama administration requested more than €2.8 billion in military aid for Israel this year. But what would happen if that were all gone?
Jafar Panahi's Tehran Selfie: 'Taxi' Arrives at the Berlinale
The Iranian director's latest experimental feature, filmed in secret and smuggled out of his home country, is one of the Berlinale's most highly anticipated premieres.