God used Cyrus, the first King of the Persian Empire, to return the Jewish people to the Land of their fathers after 70 years of exile, rebuilding the Temple, and restoring their ancient prosperity.

TEHRAN – A land or body of water can hold diverse meanings. The Persian Gulf, for example, is a vital waterway for global oil transport, an exotic destination for tourists, and a geostrategic location ...

To emphasise the importance of the matter, Iran has established Persian National Gulf Day, which occurs on 29 or 30 April each year and involves ceremonies centred around the coastal cities.

Trump can change the name that the U.S. uses to refer to the gulf, which separates Iran from Saudi Arabia and other state, but he can’t dictate what the rest of the world calls it.

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, celebrates the start of spring and the triumph of good over evil. Celebrated for over 3,000 years, Nowruz is observed by over 300 million people worldwide.

The families of political prisoners executed in the 1980s held a commemoration ceremony on Friday. The families of the prisoners wrote a letter to Iran’s president saying they considered the ...

The most dangerous foes in 300 were undoubtedly Xerxes' Immortals, an elite group of Persian soldiers. But, the way Frank Miller (who wrote the 300 graphic novel) and Zack Snyder depict them is ...

The Battle of Thermopylae and the fight of 300 Spartans under the leadership of king Leonidas, is a magnificent moment in Greek history. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/CC-BY-SA-3.0 It was most likely on ...

Overinflating the Persian Gulf’s importance contributes to American overcommitment and represents a continual drain on U.S. resources. Washington is concerned about Chinese influence in the region.