Pishtaz https://pishtaznews.com//en_GB Pishtaz is a product of an international media organization publicly funded from the budget of the United States Government. Pishtaz is comprised of a team of editors based in the United States and dozens of freelance reporters and content creators who live around the world. The mission of Pishtaz is to investigate and amplify stories of major importance that are often overlooked by local and regional media outlets. en-gb images/2026/07/13/56945-_177__fire_temple_of_yazd-370_237.jpg Persian architecture: The grand architectural legacy of Parsi builders From the ashes of exile, Parsi builders resurrected the stone-carved majesty of ancient imperial Persia to rewrite their architectural legacy. http://pishtaznews.com/r/16gv4 gc3/features/2026/07/13/feature-01 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/07/10/56854-_171__drought-370_237.jpg Global sinking crisis places millions of Iranian residents at risk Nearly 39 million people in Iran are navigating an evolving landscape as steady land subsidence shifts the ground beneath major cities and critical infrastructure. http://pishtaznews.com/r/16gj4 gc3/features/2026/07/10/feature-01 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/07/09/56851-arash-370_237.jpg Tirgan: the ancient Iranian festival of water and rain Discover the rich history, vibrant traditions and enduring legacy of Persia's midsummer celebration of rain and community. http://pishtaznews.com/r/16gdv gc3/features/2026/07/09/feature-03 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/07/08/56862-falakolaflak-370_237.jpg A brief look at the history of Iran's Lorestan province Exploring the ancient roots, rugged geography and enduring traditions that make Lorestan one of Iran's most distinctive provinces. http://pishtaznews.com/r/16fx1 gc3/features/2026/07/08/feature-02 Wed, 8 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/07/07/56857-_172__jameh_mosque_of_isfahan-370_237.jpg The engineering wonders of ancient Iranian architecture Journey through a heritage where geometry weaves into grace, capturing Iran's transition from ancient pillars of stone to the brilliant blue domes of the sky. http://pishtaznews.com/r/16ftv gc3/features/2026/07/07/feature-02 Tue, 7 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/07/01/56796-afp__20260328__a6283kq__v1__highres__iranusisraelwarleisure-370_237.jpg Caspian sea shrinkage threatens ecosystems, livelihoods Rising temperatures and reduced river inflows are accelerating the decline of the Caspian Sea, endangering millions of people and unique wildlife across five nations. http://pishtaznews.com/r/16ex4 gc3/features/2026/07/01/feature-05 Wed, 1 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/06/29/56792-iran-370_237.jpg Team Melli gave everything but fate had other plans Iran's national football team gave everything at the 2026 World Cup, delivering memorable moments and hard-fought results before bowing out at the group stage. http://pishtaznews.com/r/16ek4 gc3/features/2026/06/29/feature-02 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/06/19/56572-iran_water-370_237.jpg Iran’s water crisis stems from decades of mismanagement Iran’s water crisis and depopulation risk stem from the IRGC-backed government prioritizing military spending over critical water infrastructure. http://pishtaznews.com/r/16cv8 gc3/features/2026/06/19/feature-02 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/06/18/56493-rial-_iran-370_237.jpg US strikes Iran's digital lifeline in 'Economic Fury' push Under 'Economic Fury,' the Treasury crippled the Islamic Republic's largest crypto exchanges, Nobitex, for financing the IRGC and evading sanctions. http://pishtaznews.com/r/16cpe gc3/features/2026/06/18/feature-03 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/06/18/56584-afp__20260607__b6-370_237.jpg Outrage grows over Iran’s use of minors in security activities Reports from across Iran indicate authorities are increasingly drawing children into security activities, weapons training, and state-sponsored militarization programs. http://pishtaznews.com/r/16cpw gc3/features/2026/06/18/feature-04 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/06/17/56585-students_protests-370_237.jpg Iranian authorities turn violent against students again Student demonstrations spread across Iran over education policy changes, triggering clashes with security forces and renewed concerns over state repression on campuses. http://pishtaznews.com/r/16cca gc3/features/2026/06/17/feature-04 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/06/17/56546-urmia_lake-370_237.jpg Severe regime mismanagement created Iran's artificial water crisis Despite having sufficient natural resources, terrible policies and regional aggression by the Islamic Republic are leaving Iranian citizens thirsty. http://pishtaznews.com/r/16ccs gc3/features/2026/06/17/feature-05 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000