Our mission is to preserve, study, and transmit Iran’s cultural heritage.
Welcome to the
Foundation
for Iranian Studies
Our mission is to preserve, study, and transmit Iran’s cultural heritage, serving as an information center for the study of Iran’s past, present and future.
Explore Iran’s modern history through
Oral Histories
Listen to in-depth interviews with 180 notable figures recounting their memories of significant political, social, and cultural events in Iran’s recent history.
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Women’s Center
The Center aims at furthering the development of theoretical and practical knowledge that will lead to a better understanding of the condition of women in Iran and other Muslim societies.
Visit Women’s CenterLearn about 20th century Iran through
Pahlavi Archives
See our expanding collection of primary source material on the Pahlavi dynasty, including oral history interviews, Royal Court calendar, photographs, articles, and books.
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Resources
Discover lost treasures of contemporary Iran through our rich collection of digitized content
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