Allies of the US in the Middle East no longer trust Washington to protect them from Israel
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“Reviving old Desires:” Saadi and Omar Khayyam on Celebrating the New Year
The dawn wind wafts the scent of the New Year / to friends’ delight and triumphant good cheer.
Iran Protests Intensify Amid Rial Free Fall, Mounting Regional Tensions
Iranians took to the streets for a fourth day to voice their anger over the state of the reeling economy, with the currency in a free fall
What “Loving-Kindness” Meditation is and How to Practice it in the New Year
Regular mindfulness practice has been linked to reduced stress and anxiety, better sleep and quicker healing after injury and illness
Inflation, Protests and the Shadow of Another War on Iran
Netanyahu traveled to Florida for an extended meeting with President Donald Trump, and the conversation focused heavily on Iran
“A door to which I found no key:” FitzGerald’s The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:32
Not you nor I have known the secrets of eternity. / Not you nor I have solved the riddle that the letter hides
Why is the United States Drawn to War?
It’s the Oligarchy, Stupid: The financial kings, the bankers and billionaires
Literature from Islamic Societies embraced homoerotic Love until the 19th century. What happened?
Attitudes towards homosexuality in early Islamic societies were complex
Death of a Director: Bahram Beyzai, Pioneer of Iran’s New Age Cinema
After much struggle with censorship and pressure, he finally left Iran in 2010
“Through the Seventh Gate:” FitzGerald’s The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:31
From earth’s dark depths to Saturn’s pinnacle / I solved the puzzles of the turning skies.
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