About Living in Tehran
Living in Tehran (LiT) is an independent English-language media platform focused on explaining life, culture, and society in Iran for an international audience.
Founded in late 2017, Living in Tehran (LiT) began as a local guide to daily life in Tehran and has since evolved into a broader media project documenting cultural shifts, lived experiences, and human stories from Iran — both inside the country and across the global Iranian diaspora.
LiT’s work centers on context rather than headlines. We explore how art, daily life, social norms, and individual experiences reflect deeper changes in Iranian society, aiming to make these realities more accessible to readers unfamiliar with the country.
Our audience includes non-Persian-speaking readers, members of the Iranian diaspora, and anyone interested in understanding Iran beyond political narratives.
LiT is independent and non-partisan. Our focus is on explanation, documentation, and cultural insight.