Jake Gyllenhaal: Prince of Persia

Check out the new poster that was released this week for Disney’s movie: Prince of Persia (opening May 2010) starring Jake Gyllenhaal.

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Activism: Iranian Artists Gather at UN Hunger Strike

Watch famed Iranian musician, Faramarz Aslani sing one of  his classic songs in New York amongst Iranian-Americans who gathered at U.N. Headquarters for a hunger strike in solidarity with Iranians in […]

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Iranian American Comedienne: Interview with Nadine Rajabi

WASHINGTON, DC — “We’re kind of like UGG boots: brown, fury, and sweaty… and nobody can figure out why we’re so damn trendy,” quips the skiing/snowboarding Iranian-American comedienne and regular E! commentator Nadine Rajabi […]

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Iranian Unity: Maz Jobrani’s Message of Support

Watch Maz Jobrani’s message of support for the Iranian people as he urges everyone to get involved in the semi-synchronized worldwide rallies planned for this coming Saturday, July 25th.

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Video: Iran Friday Prayer – Masses Gather to Protest & Pray in Peace

“Zendaanieh Siaassi… aazaad baayad gardad” (Political prisoners… must be freed) is just one of the few chants heard in this video  from Iran’s Friday Prayer on July 17th, 2009 where […]

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Modern Art: Dax Foundation Presents "Not Man Apart: Pericles Redux" Directed by John Farmanesh-Bocca

The Dax Foundation – Performing Arts Charitable Trust presents: Pericles Redux by Not Man Apart , a physical-theatre ensemble founded and directed by Iranian artist and Julliard Fellow, John Farmanesh-Bocca.

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Op-Ed: Reflections on Iran

  By Taraneh Zaman Not surprisingly, the phrase “the dog days of summer” never translates well into Farsi. June 12, 2009 jolted the passions of [the] Iranian community and others […]

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Video: Sacha Baron Cohen’s "Bruno" on Ahmadinejad

In a new interview for his just released film, Bruno, Sacha Baron Cohen’s uber-gay character is asked: “If you had a chance to go on a date with  Kim Jong -il or Mahmoud […]

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Christiane Amanpour Interviewed by Rita Wilson for Harper’s Bazaar

The wife of Tom Hanks and Harper’s Bazaar writer, Rita Wilson interviews one of the smartest journalists of all time, the  ultimate Iranian female role model: Christiane Amanpour.

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Modern Art: Dax Foundation Presents “Not Man Apart: Pericles Redux” Directed by John Farmanesh-Bocca

The Dax Foundation – Performing Arts Charitable Trust presents: Pericles Redux by Not Man Apart , a physical-theatre ensemble founded and directed by Iranian artist and Julliard Fellow, John Farmanesh-Bocca.

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Op-Ed: Reflections on Iran

Not surprisingly, the phrase “the dog days of summer” never translates well into Farsi. June 12, 2009 jolted the passions of [the] Iranian community and others like no other in […]

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Video: Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Bruno” on Ahmadinejad

In a new interview for his just released film, Bruno, Sacha Baron Cohen’s uber-gay character is asked: “If you had a chance to go on a date with  Kim Jong -il or Mahmoud […]

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Gorg: Jhanvieh Releases New Album

Your favorite Persian circuit-bending-lounge-musicians: Jhanvieh release their new album titled; “Gorg” (Wolf).

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Camp Ayandeh 2009: From Building Trust to Becoming a Team Leader

By Leyla Serway IAAB Staff Member Games of vasati under blue skies, evening celebrations of Iranian holidays, and music of the Daf and Tombak – these activities only begin to […]

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Gorg: Jhanvieh Releases New Album

Your favorite Persian circuit-bending-lounge-musicians: Jhanvieh release their new album titled; “Gorg” (Wolf).

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Camp Ayandeh 2009: From Building Trust to Becoming a Team Leader

Games of vasati under blue skies, evening celebrations of Iranian holidays, and music of the Daf and Tombak – these activities only begin to describe the week at Camp Ayandeh 2009.

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Michael Jackson Memorial: Shaheen Jafargholi Sings "Who’s Lovin’ You"

Check out Mr. Cutie-patootie himself: Britain’s Got Talent alum, Shaheen Jafargholi as he sings “Who’s Lovin’ You” at the Michael Jackson Memorial.

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Michael Jackson Memorial: Shaheen Jafargholi Sings “Who’s Lovin’ You”

Check out Mr. Cutie-patootie himself: Britain’s Got Talent alum, Shaheen Jafargholi as he sings “Who’s Lovin’ You” at the Michael Jackson Memorial.

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Solidarity: U2 Shows Support for Iranian People

Philanthro-artists, the legendary musicians known as U2 show their support for the Iranian people at a concert on July 2nd, 2009 in Barcelona, Spain while singing their song: Sunday Bloody […]

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Solidarity: U2 Shows Support for Iranian People

Philanthro-artists, the legendary musicians known as U2 show their support for the Iranian people at a concert on July 2nd, 2009 in Barcelona, Spain while singing their song: Sunday Bloody […]

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