Iran's Revolutionary Guards have seized two overseas-registered tankers in the Persian Gulf accused of fuel smuggling.

Nowruz is celebrated at the exact moment of the spring equinox when the sun crosses the celestial equator. In 2025, this ...

More than 300 million people in Iran and beyond celebrate the ancient holiday. It’s tied to the spring equinox and has roots in the Persian Empire. Here’s what to know.

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, falls on March 20. Meaning “new day” in Farsi, Nowruz is a time for celebrations with family ...

The famous Parisian museum announced the Mona Lisa is moving into her own gallery. The change will actually help visitors ...

It’s a sentimental holiday, and celebrates the rebirth of nature, as the spring vernix – the astronomical arrival of spring ...

Though Los Angeles is more known for its Persian restaurants, these days, New York can hold its own. With a flock of new restaurant openings, New York Persians are taking their hometown cuisine to ...

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Nowruz, meaning “New Day” in Persian, marks the first day of spring ... The celebrations conclude on the 13th day of Nowruz when families head outdoors for picnics, enjoying fresh air and ...

The National Pension Fund of Iran, the owner of Persian Gulf Saba Steel Company, which produces 1.3 million tons of steel ...

Iran has marked its annual fire festival. The festival is known as “Chaharshanbe Souri” in Farsi. It comes a week before ...