The Middle East’s conflicts are not simply ancient religious feuds. They are modern political struggles shaped by history, identity and political interests. Here’s what you need to know about Sunni ...
‘Some obstacles have to be removed’ and selection must be undisputed inside government, Assembly of Experts members say.
The appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new supreme leader on Sunday marks a pivotal moment for the country’s political and religious future — and for the religious minorities who have long ...
The killing of Iran's supreme leader and ensuing Middle East instability could revive sectarian clashes and see religion emerge as a mobilizing tool.
The death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, creates uncertainty for all Iranians, but especially for non-Muslim minorities.
His trademark look was a black turban signifying his descent from the Prophet Muhammad, a white beard and glasses with ...
Long before Islam and even before Zoroastrianism, Iranian tribes followed an ancient Indo-Iranian religion ...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — This cultural enclave, also known as Little Persia, is where Iranian Muslims, Jews, Christians, Zoroastrians and Bahai have peacefully coexisted for decades. LOS ANGELES (AP) — ...
February 12, 2026: Since the Israeli and American airstrikes on Iran last June, the country has slid into chaos and endless protests. The unrest was slow to escalate into nationwide protests but that ...