Iran’s domestic consumption and production have steadily grown together since 1984 and it is still heavily reliant on traditional thermal energy sources of electricity, with a small fraction being produced by hydroelectric plants.
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The Strangest Fatwas During the Qajar era.
The Qajar Imperial Family in exile is currently headed by the eldest descendant of Mohammad Ali Shah, Sultan Mohammad Ali Mirza Qajar.
Read More »An Iranian Princess Who Advocated for Women’s Rights
Most of Naser al-Din’s modernizing reforms happened during the prime ministership of Amir Kabir.
Read More »The Story Behind Prince Alireza Pahlavi’s Suicide
The suicide of the shah’s son is the latest tragedy for a dynasty drenched in blood. Stephen Kinzer on the death of a prince. Plus, more on Prince Ali Reza Pahlavi’s life.
Read More »The Father of the Car Industry in Iran
Mahmoud Khayami, CBE, KSS, GCFO, born 1930 in Mashhad, Iran, is an Iranian industrialist and philanthropist, of French nationality.
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