Middle East

All languages of Iran All languages of Iran- On-line recordings for 20 languages spoken in Iran. Additional information on all 75 languages of Iran. Persian to English Dictionary Persian to English Dictionary- Persian to English / English to Persian Dictionary with over 280,000 words. Farsi Pronunciation Guide Farsi Pronunciation Guide- Lists 21 letters in Farsi script and their corresponding letters in English. The National Security Archive - The Iran Documentation Project The National Security Archive - The Iran Documentation Project- Provides document collections, electronic briefing books and printed books relating to United States foreign policy… Skews Me - Assassins Skews Me - Assassins- Brief description of Hasan ibn-al-Sabbah and the Order of Assassins. Culture of Iran Culture of Iran- General site about Iranian culture, rituals, ceremonies and history. Historical Buildings in Shiraz Historical Buildings in Shiraz- Historical buildings in Shiraz and Marvdasht including Perspolis /Thakht-e-Jamshid and Naghsh-e-Rostam. Persia or Iran, a Brief History Persia or Iran, a Brief History- This section of Iransaga provides an insight into Persian history pre-twentieth century. Parthian Empire - The History of Ancient Parthia Parthian Empire - The History of Ancient Parthia- Non-commercial, educational web site dedicated to the history and coins of ancient Parthia with sections on geography and resourc… FlyingFish - Salman Rushdie, British Petroleum (BP) and Iran FlyingFish - Salman Rushdie, British Petroleum (BP) and Iran- Britain's current foreign policy towards Iran and Salman Rushdie's situation, history of BP's origins as the Anglo-Pe… History of the Christians In Iran History of the Christians In Iran- Book by Zarin Behravesh Pakizegi. The Gully: The Iranian Closet The Gully: The Iranian Closet- When your family would rather see you dead than gay. Iran's Chief Prosecutor: Throw Homosexuals into the Fire Iran's Chief Prosecutor: Throw Homosexuals into the Fire- Discusses the Iranian government position on homosexuality. The Only Lesbian In Iran The Only Lesbian In Iran- Interview with Niloufar, who, growing up in Iran thought she was the only Iranian lesbian in existence. Article describes how the aftermath of September … Iran Transvestite Film Draws Militant Fire Iran Transvestite Film Draws Militant Fire- Article describing how viewers leaving a cinema in Isfahan were attacked after seeing a film about an Iranian who resorts to cross-dres… New Internationalist: Sexual Exiles New Internationalist: Sexual Exiles- The story of Arman, who fled Iran in fear for his life. Explains why terror rules the lives of homosexual men and women in Iran. Iranian Gays Bravely Unite Worldwide Iranian Gays Bravely Unite Worldwide- Article by Patricia Conklin. [Badpuppy Gay Today] Saviz Shafaie: An Iranian Gay Activist Leader Saviz Shafaie: An Iranian Gay Activist Leader- Interview by Jack Nichols. [Badpuppy Gay Today] A Mother Takes On The Ayatollah A Mother Takes On The Ayatollah- While Iran's hardline Muslims shut down reformist newspapers, and parade 'errant' journalists through court, lesbian, gay and transgendered people… Ethnologue - Languages of Iran Ethnologue - Languages of Iran- Information about the living languages of the country including population, region, classification, dialects and alternate names. Romanies in the Middle East Romanies in the Middle East- Article by Dr. Donald Kenrick, Director, Institute of Contemporary Romani Studies and Documentation, London. ZanAmu ZanAmu- Discussion forum for foreign wives of Iranian men and the mothers of half-Iranian children. Heaven Sent Heaven Sent- Article by Najmeh Fakhraie describing the lack of government support for Iranian homeless orphans. Shohar-Khaleh - Foreign Husbands of Iranian Women Shohar-Khaleh - Foreign Husbands of Iranian Women- Discussion forum for foreign husbands of Iranian women and the fathers of half-Iranian children. Kish Island Online Club Kish Island Online Club- Message board where dialogue among civilizations is a reality and not just a proposal. ChatIran ChatIran- General, teen, sport, adult and music chat rooms for Iranians. Several Googoosh Real Audio files. Iran Online Chat House Iran Online Chat House- Ten chat rooms with topics such as Cafe Nadri, Persian Social Club and Sports. Human Rights Watch - Iran Human Rights Watch - Iran- Reports, background briefings, testimony, press releases and commentary on the human rights situation in the country. IRIN News - Iran IRIN News - Iran- Humanitarian news and analysis on relief, development, social, economic and political affairs, by the Integrated Regional Information Network (IRIN) of the UN Of… UN OCHA ReliefWeb - Iran UN OCHA ReliefWeb - Iran- Provides latest updates on emergencies, sector reports, appeals and financial tracking along with background information and employment vacancies. US State Department - Human Rights Report: Iran US State Department - Human Rights Report: Iran- 2008 report on the current status of human rights practices including human freedoms, civil liberties, political rights, internati… Eldis - Country and Region Profiles: Iran Eldis - Country and Region Profiles: Iran- Database of online development policy, practice and research documents, searchable by sector or keywords. Includes index to British Libr… OneWorld UK - Country Guide: Iran OneWorld UK - Country Guide: Iran- Guide to the key issues relating to conflict, politics, human rights, information and media, economy, climate change and water. Directory of Development Organizations - Iran Directory of Development Organizations - Iran- Comprehensive directory of international organizations, governments, private sector development agencies, civil society, universitie… UNICEF - At a Glance: Iran (Islamic Republic of) UNICEF - At a Glance: Iran (Islamic Republic of)- Newsline, priorities, programs and statistics from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). BBC: Bam: Jewel of Iranian Heritage BBC: Bam: Jewel of Iranian Heritage- The south-eastern city of Bam is best known for its historic citadel, said to have been founded some 2,000 years ago. Much has been destroyed. Persian TV Persian TV- Internet TV programs using Bamba Streamed Video and RealVideo. Press TV Press TV- Iran's television network, broadcasting in English round-the-clock. Based in Tehran. IRTV Communications IRTV Communications- Iranian Television established in the United States broadcasting online. Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty : Persian Service Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty : Persian Service- Daily news, analysis and Real Audio broadcasts covering the developments in Iran. PersianRadio.com PersianRadio.com- Online Persian radio station. (Real Audio) ABYZ News Links - Iran ABYZ News Links - Iran- Links to national and local news media, including broadcast, internet, press agencies, newspapers and magazines. Iran Online Newsroom Iran Online Newsroom- Links to news sources, magazines, radio stations, Iranian government and opposition parties sites. Iran Daily Iran Daily- English language newspaper published in Tehran. Tehran Times Tehran Times- Online edition of the English language daily newspaper. Rozaneh Rozaneh- Monthly English language online magazine with Iran related topics. Iranian Iranian- Popular online magazine of Iranian community. Iran Iran- Albums of landscapes, people, museums, and ancient monuments. Pictures of Iran Pictures of Iran- Categories cover locations, landscapes and people. Meybod Meybod- Information about the city of Meybod in Yazd province, Iran.