Ancient Iran was home to numerous exceptionally powerful kings throughout history. This was particularly so in the era of the ...

On paper, it looked like a mismatch. Iran is not only one of the oldest and most established places in the Persian Gulf but ...

Iran conflict stems from a 2,500-year rivalry, with the US considering strikes on Iran's Fordow facility while maintaining ...

On paper, it looked like a mismatch. Iran is not only one of the oldest and most established places in the Persian Gulf but ...

Voice of America’s broadcasts — and social media posts — have become a challenge to produce because the administration has ...

According to the Bible (Ezra 1:1-4), the famous founder of the Persian Empire, Cyrus the Great, ironically freed the Israelites from their Babylonian captivity and allowed them to return to ...

According to the Bible (Ezra 1:1-4), the famous founder of the Persian Empire, Cyrus the Great, ironically freed the Israelites from their Babylonian captivity and allowed them to return to ...

On Shattered Lands, his book about the five partitions of the Indian Empire and the many forgotten stories attached to them ...

Seventy years later, the Persian King Cyrus conquered Babylonia. He invited a group of Judeans to return to the land of ...

The Assyrian Empire shaped the ancient world for centuries. At its height, it stretched from the Persian Gulf to Egypt, ...

Yet within Iran’s history lies a powerful example of Persian leadership at its finest. Cyrus the Great (c 600—530 BCE) founded the Achaemenid Empire, establishing one of history’s most remarkable ...

Known for its hostility to Israel, the Islamic Republic of Iran is also home to a longstanding Jewish community.