Nuclear deal signed, Iranians await economic rewards (+video)
The sanctions relief provided in the nuclear deal reached in Geneva looks good to Iran’s business community, but ordinary Iranians are wary. To read my feature story in the Christian […]
Could India’s polio eradication success story be a model for its other health issues?
An in-depth report from Mumbai and New Delhi on India’s large, unprecedentedly coordinated campaign to successfully eradicate polio. Read the full feature story here.
US and Iran: Could Romney be tougher than Obama? Unlikely.
An assessment of legislative options open to any presidential administrtaion for pressuring Iran. Short of conducting a unilateral military strike or declaring war against the Islamic Republic, a Romney administration […]
Iran sees conspiracy in box office success of Ben Affleck’s ‘Argo’ (+video)
Based on true events surrounding the 1979 takeover of the US Embassy in Tehran, ‘Argo’ opened this weekend at No. 2 and rose to the top spot on Monday. Some […]
Defense Secretary Panetta: Battling Sex Crimes in the Military Is a “Top Priority”
Report: Former US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Launches Investigation after screening of The Invisible War.
Iranian Art Transcends Politics
Review of the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art’s contemporary Iranian art collection, including interviews with Islamic Arts Department chief Sheila Canby and acclaimed contemporary artist Parviz Tanavoli. Read my […]
Rape on U.S. Military Bases Left Unchecked, Documentary Reveals
A review of The Invisible War, including interviews with Academy Award nominated director Kirby Dick and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Amy Ziering. Read my original article here.
Bridal Gown Designer Sareh Nouri on Her Love of Art and Inspirations
In an interview, the luxury gown designer reflects on how her background in the arts and her Iranian-American heritage have influenced her bridal designs. Read my original article here.
INTERVIEW: Bank Saderat Chairman To Seek US Sanction Talks Post IPO
Interview with the chairman of Iran’s state-run Bank Saderat, in which he discussed privatization plans and announced plans to seek meetings with U.S. Treasury officials after the lender’s privatization in […]
Three Questions for ‘Jewel’ Handbag Designers Bita & Rouzita of ‘ita collection’
Interview with luxury handbag designers Bita and Rouzita Vahhabaghai, of ITA Collection. Please read my original article here.