What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran says it temporarily closed for a military drill

Iran says it temporarily closed parts of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most crucial shipping lanes, for a military ...
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Asian Art Announces Its 2026 Nowruz Family Festival

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art will celebrate its 2026 Nowruz Family Festival Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Named for the Persian word ...

The Iranian regime today is more desperate than ever, says Heritage Foundation's Victoria Coates

Victoria Coates, Heritage Foundation national security and foreign policy vice president and former Trump administration ...
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Azadi Tower: Architect Watches From Exile As Beloved Iranian Landmark Coopted By Regime

Soon after his most famous public monument was completed, Hossein Amanat was forced to flee Iran amid the Islamic revolution. The architect spoke to RFE/RL about watching his Azadi Tower being used as ...

What Trump’s Latest East Wing Designs Show

President Trump’s latest plans for the East Wing ballroom reveal new details and a few notable changes from earlier designs. The White House submitted the final plans to the National Capital Planning ...