Program News & Announcements
- Announcements
As members of the leadership and staff of the Stanford Program in Iranian Studies, we, the undersigned, condemn the violence the Iranian regime is utilizing to silence dissent, and we mourn the loss of life as Iranians continue their long…
- In the News
As the recent protests in Iran continue, this page will be updated with relevant interviews, articles, and media from the Stanford Iranian Studies faculty director, Dr. Abbas Milani. Subscribe to the Iranian Studies…
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The Iranian Studies Program at Stanford University announces the passing of a towering figure of Iranian literature and art, our esteemed colleague of the past fifteen years, Bahram Beyzaie (1938-2025). He passed away on his eighty-seventh…
- Research
The Stanford Humanitarian Program at the Stanford Law School recently conducted an open-source investigation into the poisonings of school girls in Iran amidst the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement. The new report, written by Bailey Ulbricht and…
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The Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities supported by select American bombing in June 2025 changed the nuclear and political landscape in the Middle East. Siegfried Hecker, Abbas Milani, and Or Rabinowitz…
- Announcements
Diba Mirzaei joins the Stanford Iranian Studies Program and the Hoover Institution Library and Archives as the Fall 2025 Zahedi Family Fellow.
Diba Mirzaei is a researcher at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA…
Amin Sajjadian is graduating this year with a degree in bioengineering and a minor in economics and Iranian studies. "Studying the history and culture of Iran and the Persianate world has allowed me to understand just how…
As the 2025 Israel-Iran situation continues to evolve, this page will be updated with relevant interviews, articles, and media from the Stanford Iranian Studies faculty director, Dr. Abbas Milani. Subscribe to the Iranian…
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Michael Nazari is graduating this year with a MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Atmosphere and Energy program). He is an affiliate with the Hamid and Christina Moghadam Program in Iranian Studies.
What…
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Mobina Riazi is graduating this year with a degree in political science and a minor in Iranian studies. "I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity [the Stanford Iranian Studies Program] has given me to find a piece of…
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Malaina Kapoor is graduating this year with a degree in international relations. "Stanford has taught me to think critically about the world," she said. "Not just about geopolitical dynamics and contemporary politics, but…
- Announcements
The Dr. G. Reza Moghadam Award is presented to a scholar whose work has made a meaningful contribution to the study of Iran’s development and economy. The award honors the achievements of the recipient and recognizes the impact of their work in…
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Ehssan Hanif joins the Stanford Iranian Studies Program and the Hoover Institution Library and Archives as the Spring 2025 Zahedi Family Fellow.
Ehssan Hanif is a Ph.D. candidate in the History of Architecture and Urban Development at…
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In celebration of Norooz/Nowruz (Persian New Year), the recordings of Bahram Beyzaie's historic play Jana and Baladoor is now available to stream via the Stanford Iranian Studies YouTube channel. The play was sponsored by the Stanford Iranian…
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Explore highlights from the 2023-2024 academic year. This year featured a diverse range of in-person courses, gatherings, and events at Stanford, bringing together distinguished scholars, social justice activists, influential artists, and a…