The son of Iran’s last shape, Reza Pahlavi, made a conference in Paris a few hours before the ceasefire between his former ...

Two 19th-century British accounts, kept at the library of Astan Quds Razavi, highlight the emotional depth and social reach ...

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

Israel’s recent surprise attack on Iran was ostensibly aimed at neutralising Iran’s nuclear programme, but it didn’t just damage nuclear installations. It killed scientists, engineers and senior ...

While not colonised by European empires, Iran's oil reserves meant it became a key focus for British and Western imperial ambitions.

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The Shah of Iran's dad, Pahlavi's grandfather, took power in 1925 and was named Reza Shah Pahlavi. He was a "former military officer" who "overthrew the Qajar dynasty." ...

The Iranian regime finds itself in its most difficult position 46 years after the revolution that brought it to power. But does it mean the end?

Khamenei's predecessor Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini was highly influenced by his grandfather's teaching. Thus, changing a liberal Iran to a theocratic state.

The revolt weakened the Qajar dynasty and planted in Iran’s collective memory a searing lesson: never again bow to foreign control.