More than 300 million people in Iran and beyond celebrate the ancient holiday. It’s tied to the spring equinox and has roots in the Persian Empire. Here’s what to know.

I’ve worked for The Associated Press as a photographer since 1999. A lot of what I cover involves either Iran’s government or ...

It marks the coming of the new year in some cultures. But what is Nowruz, and why do people celebrate it? Thursday, March 20, ...

A lot of what I cover involves either Iran’s government or its relations with the West, but I also try to shoot on the streets of Tehran as well to show the world what life looks like here in my ...

Ed Sheeran teases his new single 'Azizam', featuring Persian influences, as he gears up for his eighth studio album.

A lot of what I cover involves either Iran's government or its relations with the West, but I also try to shoot on the streets of Tehran as well to show the world what life looks like here in my ...