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Letter from Empress Farah Diba Pahlavi

The article “a Secret C.I.A. History” printed in the New York Times on April 16, 2000 renders a self-lauding, exaggerated, and partial account of the events of 1953… Continue reading

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Iran Student Day: Origins and Legacy

Iranian authorities warned of crackdowns as they tried to head off possible protests Monday, when the country marks Students Day — the anniversary of the 1953 killing of three university students by security forces. The history of Iranian student political protests began in 1941 with the abdication of Reza Shah and occupation of Iran by the allied forces… Continue reading

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The Legacy of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and today’s Global Islam

A study on Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeiny and his Shia legacy… Continue reading