God is working in the hearts of Persians

Persian World News

Tehran-Istanbul to Be Connected by Train
New express train service started. >>more...

Drought Pushes Iran to Import Wheat
Once a net wheat importer, Iran attained self-sufficiency in 2004. >>more...

Iranian Discus Thrower Breaks Asia Record Again
He sets his sights on the Olympics. >>more...

Iranian Parliament Elects Larijani as Speaker
He might figure into next year's presidential election. >>more...

First Foreign Bank Opens in Iran
Tehran branch of the Iran-Europe Commercial Bank inaugurated. >>more...

Village-life Experience in Meymand
Spend your vacation in an ancient Iranian village carved out of stone. >>more...

Marriage and Divorce Rates Up in Iran
Traditional wedding photos included in the story. >>more...

Herat's Sultani Museum Burglarized
$50 million worth of artifacts missing. >>more...

Tajikistan Faces Severe Food Shortages
Many go entire days without eating anything. >>more...

Tajik-Kyrgyz Water Clash a Sign of Things to Come
Water rights controversy between Tajikistan and Kazakstan. >>more...

More Persian World News
Links to various sources of Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan news. >>click here...

Resources for You

Persian Radio and TV Schedule
A schedule of Persian Christian radio and satellite TV broadcasts heard in Iran. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. >>click here...

A Cry from Iran Movie
The website home for a powerful DVD about the life of martyred Christian Haik Hovsepian. A highly recommended movie. >>click here...

Praying for Iran
A website dedicated to encouraging prayer for the nation and people of Iran. >>click here...

FAQ's About Persian (Farsi)
Everything you've wanted to know about the Persian language. >>click here...

Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette of Iran
A helpful site with a focus on Iranian culture and customs. >>click here...

Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette of Afghanistan
A similar site focusing on Afghan culture and customs. >>click here...

Overview of Iran
Descriptions and photos of various areas in Iran from the Chamber of Commerce. >>click here...

Iran in Maps
Maps about the people, land and infrastructure of Iran. >>click here...

"Steps to Peace with God" in Persian
A Gospel tract you can download and print for your Iranian friends. >>click here...

Persians in the Bible
What the Bible teaches about Iran. Available for downloading or ordering. >>click here...

Answering Islam
Information about Islam and reaching out to Muslims with the Gospel. >>click here...

Iranian Christians International
A large bookstore of Farsi and Dari literature. >>click here...

Multi-Language Media
A unique source of Christian literature in many languages of the world. >>click here...

Special Features

NEW! The Fresh Scent of Sangak Break
It gets its name from being baked on hot pebbles. >>click here...

NEW! Iran's Lout Desert
It is the world's hottest place. >>click here...

Mass Wedding in Qom
Photos of a mass wedding for students. >>click here...

Dr. Seuss' "Horton Hears a Who" aired in Iran
Iranian actor does Persian voice-over. >>click here...

Gordafarid, Iran's First Woman Storyteller
Woman story-teller popular in Iran. >>click here...

Iranian-American World's Youngest Professor
Alia Sabur, 19, breaks 300-year-old record. >>click here...

Afghans at Risk for Malaria
Over half the population vulnerable. >>click here...

Inside an Afghan Opium Market
Farmers from Nangarhar and other adjacent provinces bring opium to sell. >>click here...

Gender Equality a Dead Letter in Tajikistan
Matriarchal society grants few rights to women. >>click here...

Persian World Photos
Links to sites featuring beautiful photos of life in Iran and other parts of the Persian World. >>click here...

Time for an Attitude Check
Distancing ourselves from Muslims is not the way of Jesus. >>click here...