LiT Team

A day trip to Filband rewards you with one of northern Iran's strangest natural spectacles: a sea of cloud rolling beneath your feet across the Mazandaran highlands. Tucked into the mountains above Babol, this small summer-pasture village…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada and Mexico. For supporters watching from Iran, the time difference is the first hurdle. Iran Standard Time sits two and a half hours ahead of British…

Iranian photographer Ali Azar has won the top aerial photography prize at the 11th 35Awards — despite internet shutdowns that made submitting his files nearly impossible. His winning image captures both beauty and fragility on Lake Maharloo…

For over 300 million people around the world, Nowruz is one of the most important days of their calendar as they celebrate the new year. Nowruz (New Day in Persian) is believed to have been started by Zoroastrians some 3000 years ago on…

Chaharshanbe Suri, also known as the Festival of Fire, is an ancient Iranian tradition that is celebrated on the eve of the last Wednesday before Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. This festival is a joyous occasion that involves lighting…

Marking 40 days since Iran's bloodiest crackdown, this explainer unpacks the uprising's roots, key players like Reza Pahlavi, and the risk of regional war amid US talks.

With recent nationwide protests escalating and reports of violence, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns, many governments have heightened their travel warnings for Iran. This article compiles key advisories, urging citizens to avoid…

Celebrate Christmas in Iran 2025, where ancient Christian communities thrive amid a Muslim-majority nation. Learn about the 2,000-year history of Iran's Christians, key celebration dates (Dec. 25 or Jan. 6), major hubs like Tehran and…

Dive into Yalda Night 2025, also known as Shab-e Chelleh, the enchanting Persian celebration of the winter solstice on December 21. Uncover its 2,000-year history rooted in Zoroastrianism, regional observances across Persian-influenced…

It's happening again. Smog is back and at terrible levels in the Iranian capital, Tehran. Air quality reaches hazardous levels repeatedly during the winter months when temperature inversions trap vehicle emissions and industrial pollutants…