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22 hours ago
World news

Toronto's Iranian community hoping for peaceful resolution as Trump's threats against civilians loom | CBC News

World news
fromwww.cbc.ca
22 hours ago

Toronto's Iranian community hoping for peaceful resolution as Trump's threats against civilians loom | CBC News

Iranian-Torontonians fear for their community as U.S.-Iran tensions rise, believing citizens will suffer the consequences of escalating conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

How US, Israel are waging a war on Iranian culture, education

US and Israel's attacks on Iran aim to destroy Iranian cultural identity and heritage, resulting in significant damage to educational and cultural sites.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

As a Palestinian, I stand in solidarity with the Iranian people. Here's why

Western promises of freedom often mask imperialistic desires for control and domination, leaving oppressed peoples wary of foreign intervention.
#khmer-new-year
Graphic design
fromDesign Milk
4 days ago

F5: Alex Lerian on Live Music, a Favorite Burrito Spot, Materials + More

Alex Lerian emphasizes the importance of observation and creativity in design, advocating for intentional resets and embracing the creative void.
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
4 days ago

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Culture of care: surreal celebrations of Iranian tenderness in pictures

Sheida Soleimani's work reframes caring for bodies as a political act in her exhibition, Forest of Stars.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Children's hospital in Tehran keeps hopes and smiles alive during war

Resident doctors and interns at the Children's Medical Center have been pooling their own money with some donations to organise activities for the children suffering from underlying health conditions.
NYC parents
#iranian-diaspora
East Bay food
fromThe Mercury News
4 hours ago

We sampled snacks at 7 of the Bay Area's wildly popular Asian mega-markets

The Bay Area is experiencing a surge in Asian grocery store openings, reflecting the growing interest in Asian cuisine among Americans.
Philosophy
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Editorial | Celebrating the faiths we share as New Yorkers | amNewYork

Easter, Passover, and Ramadan share themes of family meals, spiritual renewal, and freedom across different faiths.
fromSemafor
6 days ago

Shorter showers and workweeks: Iran war disrupts daily life

The last pre-war shipments of Middle East oil have yet to reach their destinations, and the second and third-order effects of the crisis - stunted crops and factory blackouts - have yet to hit.
Europe news
#persian-cuisine
Silicon Valley food
fromEater LA
1 week ago

Perse Is the Most Ambitious New Persian Restaurant in Los Angeles

The Persian restaurant scene in Los Angeles reflects cultural heritage and adaptation, offering refined cuisine beyond traditional kebabs.
LA food
fromEater LA
2 weeks ago

Brentwood Lands a Sleek Persian Dinner Destination From the Family Behind Toranj

Perse, a new upscale Persian restaurant in Brentwood by the Pirshirazi siblings, expands beyond kebabs to showcase traditional regional Iranian cuisine and flavors.
Silicon Valley food
fromEater LA
1 week ago

Perse Is the Most Ambitious New Persian Restaurant in Los Angeles

The Persian restaurant scene in Los Angeles reflects cultural heritage and adaptation, offering refined cuisine beyond traditional kebabs.
LA food
fromEater LA
2 weeks ago

Brentwood Lands a Sleek Persian Dinner Destination From the Family Behind Toranj

Perse, a new upscale Persian restaurant in Brentwood by the Pirshirazi siblings, expands beyond kebabs to showcase traditional regional Iranian cuisine and flavors.
#passover
LA food
fromcooking.nytimes.com
1 week ago

A Passover Chicken With California Cool

Tara Lazar prepares traditional Passover meals in advance, emphasizing family heritage and local ingredients for a meaningful Seder experience.
East Bay food
fromThe Bold Italic
3 days ago

Passover in San Francisco Looks Nothing Like the One I Grew Up With

Passover in San Francisco reflects diverse cultural influences and modern interpretations, showcasing unique dishes and themes relevant to the community.
LA food
fromcooking.nytimes.com
1 week ago

A Passover Chicken With California Cool

Tara Lazar prepares traditional Passover meals in advance, emphasizing family heritage and local ingredients for a meaningful Seder experience.
East Bay food
fromThe Bold Italic
3 days ago

Passover in San Francisco Looks Nothing Like the One I Grew Up With

Passover in San Francisco reflects diverse cultural influences and modern interpretations, showcasing unique dishes and themes relevant to the community.
Berlin music
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Iranians and Israelis united through music

Berlin-based musicians from Israel and Iran are fostering cultural dialogue through music despite historical tensions.
#nowruz
NYC music
fromoaklandside.org
2 weeks ago

Celebrating Nowruz, the Persian new year, at a time of war

The Berkeley Nowruz festival showcased mixed emotions among the Iranian community, celebrating the end of Khamenei's rule while grappling with the consequences of war.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Iranians celebrate Persian New Year in first wartime Nowruz in decades

Tehran residents celebrate Nowruz amidst ongoing US and Israeli attacks, marking a significant wartime New Year for the first time since the 1980s.
NYC music
fromoaklandside.org
2 weeks ago

Celebrating Nowruz, the Persian new year, at a time of war

The Berkeley Nowruz festival showcased mixed emotions among the Iranian community, celebrating the end of Khamenei's rule while grappling with the consequences of war.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Iranians celebrate Persian New Year in first wartime Nowruz in decades

Tehran residents celebrate Nowruz amidst ongoing US and Israeli attacks, marking a significant wartime New Year for the first time since the 1980s.
Dining
fromBKMAG
2 weeks ago

The Best Persian Food in Brooklyn Right Now

Eid and Nowruz celebrations in NYC highlight cultural joy, but the Iranian diaspora faces challenges due to ongoing conflict in their homeland.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

The US could still try to play the ethnic card in Iran

Encouraging local insurgencies to weaken Tehran may seem like a good plan, but would it work? Fomenting ethnic or religious tensions in the enemy camp is an old military tactic, which the US itself has used many times in the Middle East.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Fear, defiance, and anger: Iranians describe life under bombardment

The Islamic Republic, which killed hundreds of thousands of people in Iraq and Syria, killed and tortured hundreds of thousands of Iranians in the most brutal way after all these years, and which now wants to have nuclear weapons: we, the Iranian people, who have lived with them for half a century, know how ridiculous their claim to be peaceful was.
US news
East Bay food
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Tenderloin Buzz: New Yemeni cafe, mystery focaccia, and an easter egg hunt

Adan Cafe and Golden Focaccia are new businesses opening in the Tenderloin, while the Odyssey Art Collective Gallery extends its lease.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Iranians respond to US threats to send them back to the Stone Age': We owe Trump nothing'

Trump's threats against Iran have provoked strong reactions, with many Iranians expressing concern and skepticism about the potential for military action.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Iranians embrace anthem by AI singer created by UK-based, Iran-born artist

An AI-generated singer named Nava created by Iranian-origin artist Farbod Mehr has become the voice of Iranian resistance, with her songs gaining 13 million Instagram views amid protests and military conflict.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'It's been bittersweet': The Iranian-Iraqi cafe drawing crowds to Hackney

Logma's sandwiches, which have become the most popular item on the menu, were born out of necessity when the owners opened without plates or cutlery.
London food
East Bay food
fromEater LA
5 days ago

Neighborly Brings Mini Kabob and Questlove's Gluten-Free Fried Chicken to Brentwood

Neighborly expands to Brentwood, offering diverse dining options and a marketplace in a welcoming dine-in environment.
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

The Bay Agenda: Keepers of the Steps Preserving Bay Area Irish Culture

Keepers of the Steps, the living archive and cultural program at the United Irish Cultural Center dedicated to preserving generations of Bay Area Irish dancers, teachers, and families. Through stories, images, and lived experience, we'll reflect on how dance carries lineage, identity, and community forward.
SF music
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Iranian Opposition's Urgent Task

Pahlavi pledged to lead a transition to a 'free and democratic Iran.' He called on President Trump to continue the American-Israeli military operation against Iran, in the hope of displacing a regime he decried for placing a 'sea of blood' between itself and its people.
World news
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

Iranian Artist Speaks Her Heart

The Lower East Side institution's OMA-designed, $82 million expansion debuted this week to mixed reviews, reflecting a range of opinions on its new look and functionality.
Arts
Portland
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Cupertino to celebrate Persian New Year

Cupertino Library hosts Nowruz celebration on March 16 featuring traditional Persian dances and cultural symbolism, while League of Women Voters seeks election volunteers for June and November.
#iranian-americans
#irish-pubs
fromEater LA
9 years ago
LA food

The Best Irish Pubs in Los Angeles

Southern California's Irish pubs offer late-night dining, traditional pints, live music, and modern pub fare including traditional and innovative dishes.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
LA food

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at L.A.'s best Irish pubs

Tom Bergin's, founded in 1936, is Los Angeles's oldest Irish pub and claims to have introduced Irish coffee to the United States, operating continuously with the city's second-oldest liquor license.
LA food
fromEater LA
9 years ago

The Best Irish Pubs in Los Angeles

Southern California's Irish pubs offer late-night dining, traditional pints, live music, and modern pub fare including traditional and innovative dishes.
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

Flying Back With the Birds to My Hometown of Tehran

Distance does not soften the terror. It only deepens my helplessness. In moments like this, I realize that geography is not measured in miles, but in attachment. War rearranges distance. These days I find myself returning to "The Conference of the Birds," the 12th-century poem by Attar of Nishapur, seeking meaning through ancient wisdom about spiritual journeys and transformation.
Arts
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Around Berkeley: Songs of the Sufi, Passover market, bull kelp book talk

A variety of local events celebrating literature, music, and environmental awareness are scheduled in Berkeley for March and April 2023.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Mourners vow resistance as Iran marks Islamic Republic's 47th anniversary

Thousands in Tehran vowed resistance during the funeral of an IRGC commander killed in an Israeli strike amid US-Israeli tensions.
Writing
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

Iranians, Home and Abroad, Want Change. But Are Divided on the War | The Walrus

A family learns their grandmother survived Iran's 2025 bombing campaign through fragmented communication while separated by continents during the Twelve-Day War.
Portland
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Cupertino to celebrate Persian New Year

The Cupertino Library hosts a Nowruz celebration featuring traditional Persian spring dances and cultural symbolism on March 16, while the League of Women Voters seeks volunteers for election support roles.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Salute replaces silence for Iran after 'message from home'

Whether they were saying their prayers, or mouthing the anthem, it was clear to anyone watching on that the players had received the message from home that they needed to demonstrate symbolic solidarity with their homeland, currently under siege. Catherine Ordway, an Australian lawyer, academic and sport integrity consultant who has worked with numerous international sporting bodies, told DW.
Women
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'An angel in the park': Customers rally around Iranian barista

A coffee seller in London who fled Iran was robbed on his birthday, but his community crowdfunded £3,000 to support him and help install security systems.
Arts
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

For Iranian artist Shiva Ahmadi, 'ornamentation becomes a form of resistance' - 48 hills

Shiva Ahmadi's interdisciplinary art practice channels personal experiences of displacement, political upheaval, and immigrant anxiety into visually seductive works that address brutal global issues affecting marginalized communities.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Permanent scar': Iran minister on US-Israeli attacks on monuments

Reza Salehi Amiri stated, 'We are not talking about stone and mortar... We are talking about the memory and history of a people. This stone represents who we are.'
World news
#iran-regime-change
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Bay Area Iranian community takes to streets of SF in celebration, hope for regime change

Hundreds of Bay Area Iranians gathered in San Francisco to celebrate the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, viewing it as a significant step toward regime change and Iranian freedom.
World news
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Bay Area Iranian community rallies in response to US-Israel joint strikes

Berkeley residents of Iranian descent rallied for democratic regime change in Iran following U.S.-Israel strikes, expressing support for the Iranian people's resistance movement and calling for self-determination.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Bay Area Iranian community takes to streets of SF in celebration, hope for regime change

Hundreds of Bay Area Iranians gathered in San Francisco to celebrate the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, viewing it as a significant step toward regime change and Iranian freedom.
World news
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Bay Area Iranian community rallies in response to US-Israel joint strikes

Berkeley residents of Iranian descent rallied for democratic regime change in Iran following U.S.-Israel strikes, expressing support for the Iranian people's resistance movement and calling for self-determination.
#eid-al-fitr
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A glimpse of Iran, through the eyes of its artists and journalists

Recent books, films, and music by Iranian artists and journalists provide accessible insights into Iran's contemporary culture and politics during a period of limited U.S.-Iran relations.
Arts
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 weeks ago

Art communities and heritage in Iran, moderate recovery in the art market, Sydney Biennale-podcast

Cultural communities in Iran and Lebanon respond to Middle East conflict while heritage sites face damage, alongside global art market recovery and contemporary art installations addressing regional tragedies.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Dark Humor and the Iranian Resistance

This targeting success surely owes much to advanced electronic surveillance and deep cyber penetration of Iran's weapons systems and infrastructure. But in this war, as in the 12-day war last year, Israel and the United States are obviously benefiting from intelligence from some Iranians themselves, who are willing to risk their lives to help bring down the Islamic Republic.
World politics
East Bay food
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Bay Area Iranians celebrate Persian fire festival in a symbolic act of resistance

Thousands celebrated Chaharshanbe Suri in Berkeley, a Persian fire festival symbolizing renewal, while expressing solidarity with Iranian protesters amid Middle East conflict.
#iranian-american-diaspora
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

From California to New York, Iranian Americans fear for relatives in their homeland as war continues

Iranian Americans experience conflicting emotions following U.S. and Israeli military strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, balancing hope for change against fear for relatives and concerns about escalating Middle East conflict.
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

From California to New York, Iranian Americans fear for relatives in their homeland as war continues

Iranian Americans experience conflicting emotions following U.S. and Israeli military strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, balancing hope for change against fear for relatives and concerns about escalating Middle East conflict.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

8 halal restaurants to break your fast during Ramadan

The Islamic holiday began Feb. 17 and ends March 19, during which observers fast from dawn to sunset to foster discipline, self-control and gratitude. Observers break their daily fast with an iftar, a festive meal shared with loved ones after sunset. Many also rise before dawn for a suhoor meal.
LA food
World news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Greetings from Turkey's border with Iran, where Iranians let loose on the dance floor

Underground discos in Turkey reveal the complex emotions of Iranian exiles amidst festive atmospheres and stories of pain and hope.
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Everyday Traces of NYC's SWANA Diaspora

Unlike virtually all other non-European ethnicities, SWANA - or Middle Eastern/North African (MENA), as used in the show - is grouped under "White" on the US census. It's not just the census, though. It's medical forms, college applications, just about anything with a check box for ethnicity. Efforts have been made to change this, with some success. More institutions are adding a separate category on forms - and one might appear on the 2030 census.
Arts
East Bay food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

10+ events to celebrate Holi around the Bay Area

Bay Area cities host diverse Holi celebrations throughout March, with peak events on Saturday, March 7, featuring neon parties, color throws, Bollywood performances, and traditional Indian food and beverages.
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Tehran Residents' Social Media Offer Nightmarish Glimpse of Humanitarian Crisis

Clouds of smoke had shrouded the metropolis of 10 million, toxic rain blended with oil poured down from the sky, and the sun remained invisible through noon on the morning of March 8. Hours earlier, Israel had launched airstrikes on 30 oil facilities in Tehran and nearby regions, causing explosions that killed six people in the city of Karaj.
World news
Food & drink
fromEater LA
2 months ago

Yerord Mas Is the Future of Armenian Cooking in Los Angeles

Yerord Mas in a Glendale-Burbank strip mall offers refined, evocative Armenian dishes like basturma brisket and patots, served in a casual, homey setting.
#iran-protests
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: Inside Iran, my family and other citizens are caught between celebration and fear

Following an attack on Iran and reports of Ayatollah Khamenei's death, Iranians experienced simultaneous fear and relief, with some celebrating in streets despite ongoing bombardment and internet blackouts.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

There's no safe place any more': inside Tehran under attack photo essay

Iran faces escalating military conflict with the US and Israel, resulting in over 1,200 deaths including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, widespread destruction in Tehran, and retaliatory strikes across the Middle East.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

You weren't free': Iranians party in London and Manchester after strikes against regime

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei died in Israeli and US strikes, triggering celebrations among sections of Britain's Iranian diaspora while hundreds of Iranians, including 148 children, were killed in the bombing campaign.
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