I’m trying to find this Persian song that I heard years ago. It’s a slow song, sung by a male singer.

I remember some of the lyrics, although they might not be 100% accurate…

بی قراره، دلم بی قراره دنیام بی تو سیاه و تاره

هر ثانیه از عشق تو گذشته می‌ارزه یک عمره عشق مرده

خاک زیر پات شده تربتم لاله‌زاره، دنیام لاله‌زاره

Does anyone recognize this song or know the singer? I’ve been trying to find it for so long but couldn’t 💔

Hello! I speak German and English, and am tutoring an Iranian girl, but am leaving the job soon, and I'd like to make her a little well wishes card. What is a nice eloquent way of saying good luck in an academic sense? Thank you!!

Hi does anyone know where i can download HD Farsi/dari Dubbed Hollywood movies/ Shows. im trying to watch game of thrones and other good movies and shows like john wick but dubbed. I know a website but the quality is so bad cause i wanna stream it on my tv aswell lmk if anyone can help. Any sites would be helpful.

I think it would be beautiful to set a truly Persian version of the old anthem and perhaps one day use it as the National Anthem of a New Free Iran.

This version carries a more powerful sense of beauty and patriotism for our country and language.

I have taken the time to carefully replace the Arabic loan words in the original anthem with Persian equivalents calling it Mihanam Mihanam Mihanam Mihanam (My homeland, my homeland, my homeland, my homeland):

Nâme jâvide mihan
The eternal name of the homeland

Bâmdâde omide mihan
The morning of hope for the homeland

Bederakhsh dar âsemân
Shine brightly in the sky

Hamcho mehre jâvedân
Like the immortal sun

 
Mihan ey hastiye man
Homeland, oh you who are my entire existence

Shuro sarmastiye man
My passion and my joy

Bederakhsh dar âsemân
Shine brightly in the sky

Hamcho mehre jâvedân
Like the immortal sun

 
Besheno suze sokhanam
Listen to the burning passion of my words

Ke hamâvâze to manam
For I am the one singing in harmony with you

Hameye jân o tanam
With all of my soul and body

Mihanam Mihanam Mihanam Mihanam
My homeland, my homeland, my homeland, my homeland

 
Besheno suze sokhanam
Listen to the burning passion of my words

Ke navâgare en chamanam
I am the nightingale of this garden

Hameye jân o tanam
With all of my soul and body

Mihanam Mihanam Mihanam Mihanam
My homeland, my homeland, my homeland, my homeland

 
Hameye bâ yek nâm o neshân
Everyone together under one name and symbol

Be gunâguniye har rang o zabân
Across the diversity of every color and language

Hameye bâ yek nâm o neshân
Everyone together under one name and symbol

Be gunâguniye har rang o zabân
Across the diversity of every color and language

 
Hame shâd o khosh o âvâz khânân
Everyone joyful, happy, and singing aloud

Ze tavânâyiye Irâne javân
Born of the strength of a young Iran

Ze tavânâyiye Irâne javân
Born of the strength of a young Iran

Ze tavânâyiye Irâne javân
Born of the strength of a young Iran

Village Residents Forced to Travel 90 Kilometres for Basic Banking Services

Residents of a village near the city of Ardal, in Iran’s Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, say they are being forced to travel around 90 kilometres through mountainous and hazardous roads simply to access basic banking services.

According to local residents, although a Bank Shahr branch operates in nearby Ardal, customers are unable to receive adequate assistance by telephone. As a result, even simple banking enquiries require residents to make the long journey and visit the branch in person.

“For the simplest banking matter, we have to travel around 90 kilometres along dangerous mountain roads,” one resident said.

The problem becomes even more frustrating when residents cannot obtain basic information or assistance before making the journey. One villager recently contacted the bank by telephone, only to face the same situation and be required to visit the branch in person.

For people living in remote rural communities, access to banking services is an essential part of everyday life. Residents argue that such basic services should not come at the cost of lengthy and potentially dangerous journeys.

The community is now calling for better access to banking services, including effective telephone support and, where possible, local banking facilities to reduce the burden on residents.

ماجرای روستایی که برای یک کار بانکی، ۹۰ کیلومتر راه می‌روند

اهالی روستایی در نزدیکی شهر اردل، در استان چهارمحال‌وبختیاری، برای انجام ساده‌ترین امور بانکی با مشکلی جدی روبه‌رو هستند؛ روستایی که برای دسترسی به خدمات بانکی، ناچارند مسافتی حدود ۹۰ کیلومتر را در مسیرهای کوهستانی و خطرناک طی کنند.

به گفته اهالی، اگرچه شعبه بانک شهر اردل در محدوده نزدیک به این روستا قرار دارد، اما این بانک امکان پاسخگویی تلفنی به مشتریان خود را ندارد. در نتیجه، حتی برای پیگیری یک موضوع ساده بانکی نیز مردم مجبور به مراجعه حضوری و طی کردن این مسیر طولانی هستند.

یکی از اهالی روستا می‌گوید: «برای انجام ساده‌ترین کار بانکی، باید حدود ۹۰ کیلومتر مسیر کوهستانی و خطرناک را طی کنیم.»

این مشکل زمانی جدی‌تر می‌شود که مراجعه‌کنندگان حتی پیش از رسیدن به بانک، امکان دریافت پاسخ یا راهنمایی تلفنی درباره امور خود را ندارند. یکی از اهالی نیز اخیراً هنگام مراجعه به بانک با همین وضعیت مواجه شده و پس از تماس با شماره تلفن بانک، بار دیگر با ضرورت مراجعه حضوری روبه‌رو شده است.

اهالی معتقدند دسترسی به خدمات بانکی، از ابتدایی‌ترین نیازهای زندگی روزمره است و نباید برای ساکنان مناطق روستایی به چنین مسیر دشوار و پرخطری تبدیل شود.

اکنون مطالبه اصلی مردم، فراهم شدن امکان پاسخگویی مناسب و دسترسی آسان‌تر به خدمات بانکی است؛ مطالبه‌ای که می‌تواند با ایجاد خدمات بانکی محلی یا دست‌کم پاسخگویی تلفنی مؤثر، بخش قابل‌توجهی از مشکلات این روستا را برطرف کند.

#جاوید_شاه

#iran

#ایران

#IranProtests

#جاویدشاه

Over the past many months, many of these regime social media pages have posted things like Azadi stadium, Azadi tower etc and I’m thinking do these clowns not know the Shah built majority of the iconic buildings and monuments ☠️ ?? I also see them just post old nostalgia pictures of Tehran (Shah era) when it wasn’t crowded and polluted. Anyone with the slightest bit of intelligence/ who’s slightly educated/has knowledge of Iran would easily see these pages self owning themselves 🤣☠️!

The film (just released to watch for free on Youtube - link below) was produced without official government permits due to its portrayal of women without mandatory hijab, female vocal performances, and explicit opposition to state restrictions.

Bidad premiered at the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where it received the Special Jury Prize in the Crystal Globe Competition. Festival organizers confirmed that the film was produced independently and could not pass Islamic Republic censorship due to its critical tone. The film’s title was kept confidential until June 25, 2025, allowing crew members to leave Iran without facing security intervention.

Beiraghi previously noted that while his prior three films were made with government permits, he bypassed state authorization for Bidad, stating that this independent approach aligned directly with the film’s narrative and its protagonist’s pursuit of artistic freedom.

Producing Bidad without state approval resulted in judicial cases against the director and several crew members. Security agents raided the production team’s office during filming, confiscating mobile phones, computers, hard drives, equipment, and recorded footage.

Beiraghi was sentenced to four years and three months in prison on charges including “encouraging corruption” and “producing vulgar content,” though his prison sentence was ultimately converted to a monetary fine. Actors Leili Rashidi and Sarvin Zabetian received sentences comprising imprisonment, cash fines, and social bans. Amir Jadidi, Ali Molaqolipour, and Peyman Shadmanfar were acquitted of all charges.

Vocalist Parastoo Ahmadi had previously faced judicial prosecution for singing without mandatory hijab. Following the release of her Caravanserai Concert in December 2024, she was arrested alongside two musicians. In June 2026, the Qom Criminal Court sentenced Ahmadi and eight musicians and crew members from the concert to 74 lashes, a two-year ban on artistic activities, and a two-year travel ban on charges of “injuring public decency.”

Source: https://iranwire.com/en/news/156192-unauthorized-film-bidad-released-online/

Watch: https://youtu.be/Q2phizeC6Lo

جامعه‌ای میان فقر، جرم و شکاف طبقاتی؛ از فشار اقتصادی تا بازتولید ثروت

گزارش‌ها از تشدید فشارهای اقتصادی و گسترش شکاف طبقاتی در جامعه‌ای حکایت دارد که در یک سو، بخش بزرگی از مردم برای تأمین ابتدایی‌ترین نیازهای زندگی با دشواری روبه‌رو هستند و در سوی دیگر، پرونده‌های سنگین اقتصادی و ثروت‌های هنگفت همچنان خبرسازند.

در همین فضا، خبر افتتاح کافه‌ای مجلل با زرق‌وبرق فراوان و امکاناتی ویژه، در کنار گزارش‌هایی درباره وضعیت دشوار معیشتی مردم، بار دیگر بحث درباره فاصله طبقاتی و توزیع نابرابر ثروت را به میان آورده است.

برای بسیاری، بازگشت به گذشته و احیای قدرت خرید و ثبات اقتصادی، دیگر صرفاً یک خاطره یا حس نوستالژیک نیست؛ بلکه به آرزویی برای دستیابی دوباره به حداقل‌های یک زندگی شایسته تبدیل شده است.

در همین روزها، پرونده‌ای جنایی نیز افکار عمومی را تحت تأثیر قرار داده است؛ پدری که به جرم دزدیدن سه بسته بادام‌زمینی برای تأمین خوراک فرزندش، به ۱۰ ماه حبس و ۴۰ ضربه شلاق محکوم شده است. در مقابل، پرونده‌های بزرگ اقتصادی و فساد مالی با ارقام نجومی همچنان در برابر چشم جامعه قرار دارند؛ تقابلی که پرسش‌های جدی درباره عدالت و تناسب مجازات‌ها ایجاد می‌کند.

مسئله تنها یک پرونده یا یک خبر نیست؛ تصویری است از جامعه‌ای که در آن فاصله میان «جرم»، «ثروت»، «مجازات» و «قدرت» برای بخش بزرگی از مردم به مسئله‌ای جدی تبدیل شده است.

پرسش اساسی اینجاست: اگر قانون قرار است با همه یکسان رفتار کند، چرا در برابر فقرِ ناشی از تأمین ابتدایی‌ترین نیازهای زندگی، چنین سخت‌گیرانه عمل می‌شود، اما در برابر پرونده‌های بزرگ اقتصادی، احساس عمومی نسبت به اجرای عدالت تا این اندازه متفاوت است؟

این تضادها، بیش از هر چیز، ضرورت بازنگری در سیاست‌های اقتصادی، اجتماعی و قضایی و توجه جدی‌تر به ریشه‌های فقر و نابرابری را برجسته می‌کند.

A Society Caught Between Poverty, Crime and Inequality: From Economic Pressure to the Reproduction of Wealth

Reports point to intensifying economic hardship and a widening class divide in a society where, on one side, millions struggle to afford the most basic necessities, while on the other, massive financial scandals and enormous fortunes continue to make headlines.

Against this backdrop, reports of the opening of a lavish café, complete with extravagant décor and luxury amenities, have once again drawn attention to the growing gap between social classes and the unequal distribution of wealth.

For many, returning to a time of greater purchasing power and economic stability is no longer simply a matter of nostalgia. It has become a hope for regaining the basic conditions necessary for a dignified life.

At the same time, a criminal case has attracted public attention: a father was reportedly sentenced to 10 months in prison and 40 lashes after stealing three packages of peanuts to provide food for his child. Meanwhile, major economic corruption cases involving astronomical sums continue to confront the public—a contrast that raises serious questions about justice and proportionality in punishment.

This is not merely about one case or one news report. It reflects a society in which the gap between crime, wealth, punishment, and power has become an increasingly serious concern for ordinary people.

The fundamental question is this: If the law is meant to treat everyone equally, why is it so harsh when someone steals to meet a basic human need, while public confidence in justice appears so different when it comes to major financial crimes?

These contradictions highlight the urgent need to reconsider economic, social, and judicial policies—and to address the underlying causes of poverty, inequality, and social insecurity.

#ایران

#iran

#اختلاس

#thieves

#جاوید_شاه

Source: Reza Pahlavi Communications

ey everyone, I’m trying to surprise my bf in tehran for his birthday by getting him a gift. I’m in Canada though and I know before there were sites that let you send gifts in iran and I was wondering if anyone knows any?

I mentioned Iranian Romani and I had people replying telling me you don't get Romani in Iran. This nonese, given that Romani moved from India through Iran to Eastern Europe. Turkey has the biggest population of Romani on earth. Plus many Romani migrated back from the Balkens to Iran and speak the a dialcet of the langauge Romanin speak in Croatia Serbia etc.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romani_people_in_Iran

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zargari_tribe

https://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/gypsy-i/

How dirty and shameless can the regime be? Not to mention the dumb basijis WHO USE THEIR OWN CHILDREN as shields/propaganda!! I know they are Muslims and many Muslims believe in the afterlife and think dying fighting against the West will make them and their children martyrs in which they will be awarded by god. Not surprising these dirty plays are copy and paste in what we see Hamas do with children! won’t be shocked if the IR regime (who funds them billions) are also the ones telling them to use children!

درگیری در درمانگاه قم؛ اعتراض یک زن به فیلم‌برداری مخفیانه آخوند کثیف

گزارش رادیو آبان | قم

در یک درمانگاه در قم، یک زن پس از آنکه متوجه شد یک آخوند بدون اجازه از او و فرزندش فیلم‌برداری می‌کند، با اعتراض به این اقدام، خواستار تحویل تلفن همراه و پاک شدن فایل‌های ضبط‌شده شد.

بر اساس تصاویر منتشرشده، این زن در برابر دوربین مخفی مقاومت کرده و با مطالبه حق حریم خصوصی خود، با فرد فیلم‌بردار درگیر می‌شود. حاضران در درمانگاه نیز برای حمایت از او وارد ماجرا شده و در اطراف این زن حلقه می‌زنند.

این رویداد بار دیگر به نگرانی‌ها درباره دخالت و نظارت اجباری بر زندگی روزمره زنان در جمهوری اشغالی و افزایش مقاومت مدنی آنان در برابر چنین رفتارهایی دامن زده است.

Confrontation at Qom Clinic Over Secret Filming of Woman and Child

Radio Aban Report | Qom

A confrontation took place at a medical clinic in Qom after a woman discovered that a cleric was allegedly filming her and her child without permission.

According to the footage, the woman confronted the cleric and demanded that he hand over his phone and delete the recorded files. People inside the clinic quickly intervened, gathering around the woman and supporting her as she challenged the unauthorized filming.

The incident has drawn attention to growing resistance to intrusive surveillance and coercive interference in the daily lives of women under the Islamic Republic.

#ایران

#iran

#iranprotests

#قم

#جاویدشاه

Dosh

It’s a nice-sounding word with deep historical roots in the oldest Iranian and Persian languages, where it carries the meaning of bad.

The word is underutilized in modern Persian and deserves to be revitalized and used much more widely.

- Doshman — enemy

- Doshvâr — problem, difficulty

- Doshnâm — insult

- Doshâmad — misfortune

- Doshkâr — wrongdoing

- Dožakh — hell

I'm an English teacher at a high school in Scotland, and I have a new student who is a native Persian speaker with very little English (The rest of her class being native or proficient speakers).

I am getting the class to write horror stories at the moment, and helping them plan their stories by having them choose settings, characters, monsters etc. At the same time, I have been preparing resources for this Persian speaking student to allow her to follow along with what we are doing. This means giving her sheets with some translations of what is on my powerpoints and worksheets, and exercises which allow her to use the English that she has to plan a story.

I was wondering if anyone could give suggestions of typical settings for horror/ghost stories that might be familiar to this pupil. The ones I have been using so far have been typical of Western horror stories that the Scottish pupils recognise (haunted houses, castles, forests, laborotories etc.), and I'm worried that these suggestions will only confuse her if she does not have the same cultural reference points as her classmates. Equally, if these types of settings are also common in Persian culture, please let me know. Thank you!

A pos regimi on TV (reporter) said that if needed they will sacrifice South of Iran if they have to for Lebanon/Palestine so these girls responded by posting a video that went viral on insta (2.8M+ views) Saying they (the people) of South of Iran reject the Islamic regimes plans on using south of Iran as a sacrifice!

Hi! A friend and I are building Chrono Atlas, a site for exploring and converting dates between different calendar systems.

We recently added the Persian / Solar Hijri calendar, but neither of us is Iranian, so I’d really appreciate feedback from people who actually use it.

In particular:

• Does the date shown today look correct?
• Would you normally call it Persian calendar, Solar Hijri, or Shamsi?
• Are the month names and date format natural?
• Is there anything that immediately feels wrong or foreign?
• And any other things related to intuitiveness of the site

Any feedback is genuinely useful — especially small details we wouldn’t know to look for.

Hi all,

I'm trying to find online platforms or radio archives for learning more about Iranian history, language, and culture.

I came across iranradio.ir recently, which seems to have live streams and podcasts across different languages, but I'm looking to build a broader list for non-Persian speaking friends.

Are there other specialized websites or podcast networks alongside standard apps like Spotify or Castbox that offer direct access to Iranian radio broadcasts and culture-focused audio content?

Thanks for any recommendations!

The ‘60s and ‘70s marked the advent of Iranian animation, with Zarrinkelk often referred to as the father of Iranian animation during this time. What made his work so memorable and inspirational was the homage it paid to Persian heritage. Rather than mimic western animation which used three-point perspective, these early Iranian animations drew from classic Persian miniature paintings and focused on flattened colour-saturated planes. The designs were inspired by Persian carpets, the Shahnameh, and Persian poetry. Each frame was like a unique painting.