Discover the rich history of Iran, from ancient empires to modern turmoil, through the eyes of a cultural commentator.

Following Israel’s airstrikes on Tehran, members of Mumbai’s communities that share Persian heritage including both Zoroastrians and Iranian Shia Muslims have voiced concern over the escalating ...

They built schools, especially for girls, hospitals, libraries, and fire temples. Education and charity became hallmarks of the Parsi identity. Their contributions to the economy during this time were ...

The Divine Trail Gujarat has for long attracted visitors from distant lands in search of trade, empire, or refuge. Together ...

The conflict between Israel and Iran has wreaked considerable damage in both countries and caused casualties on both sides.

It would seem like the U.S. and Israel are at cross purposes here. PARSI: Well, in some ways, they are, because the Israelis don't want to see any deal at all between the U.S. and Iran.

Parsi said if Iran’s nuclear program is destroyed, it could just be a matter of time to build a bomb should the government choose to do so. “The Iranians have the knowhow and capacity to ...

Israel stunned Iran last week with an intelligence and military operation years in the making that struck high-level targets ...

NPR's Michel Martin asks U.S.-Iranian relations expert Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, about the motivations behind Israeli airstrikes ...

In a Morning Edition interview, U.S.-Iranian relations expert Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, told NPR's Michel Martin that Israel does ...