Iranian authorities were apparently scared of a viral video. The clip shows a 70-year-old man dancing and singing in the street. Fearing it would spark dissent, authorities arrested the men in the ...

It all started when a 70-year-old fish market stall owner nicknamed “Booghy” was grooving in public, in violation of Iranian law. By Farnaz Fassihi and Leily Nikounazar A new form of protest against ...

Scores of Iranian women posted videos of themselves celebrating the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday — openly dancing on his “dirty grave” after he oversaw a brutal crackdown on 2022 ...

Michael Shayan must be among the funniest advocates for Iran and the language of Farsi that nation ever produced. At least that’s the takeaway from “Avaaz,” this flamboyant performer’s joyful solo ...

Two young women were detained by police in Iran for posting a video of themselves dancing. The viral Instagram post features ...

Large crowds packed the streets to celebrate the tradition of Chaharshanbeh Suri. Iran has banned dancing in public, which has also been a way to protest. By Farnaz Fassihi Iranians have looked for ...

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