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Today, Iran hit the top of the buzz list, largely because Iran has ended cooperation with UN experts probing for nuclear weapons. 

USA Today reported,“The announcement from Iranian Vice President Gholam Reza Aghazadeh compounded skepticism about denting Tehran’s nuclear defiance, just five days after Tehran stonewalled demands from six world powers that it halt activities capable of producing the fissile core of warheads.”

This kind of news increases the likelihood of a war against Iran. 

Before that happens, Trend Hunter wanted to share some of the ‘lighter’ articles about innovation and pop culture in Iran.

You’ll be pleasantly surprised by some of the Iranian fashion, but so disappointed to know that Kenny G is banned… ;)

Iran Pop Culture Fashion - Nimany (GALLERY)

Nimany is a handmade fashion line launched by two friends who grew up in Tehran, Iran. Their brand, geared at men and women, is now gaining global recognition, including in New York City where the line… [More]

Iran’s Music Scene - Tehran’s Underground Rock (VIDEO)

Iran is one of the key topics in the media, but it seems Iran is always portrayed negatively. For that reason, we’re investigating a little into Iranian pop culture. Yesterday we featured pop culture in… [More]

Fashion in Iran - Masih Designs (GALLERY)

Iran born fashion designer Masih Zad may be in his early twenties, but his youthful designs don’t neglect his Persian culture. In fact, they honor some of the best cultural art traditions of Iran, including… [More]

Awesome Architecture in Iran - Incredible Buildings You Never Knew About (GALLERY)

Iran has a lot of fascinating architecture, and many of these unique buildings are overlooked by the rest of the world. Iran has a lot to offer in terms of design, as we pointed out in an earlier article… [More]

Iranian Fashion - Haniyeh Abedi Leads Industry (VIDEO)

Most of us living in the worlds of Guess, Abercrombie, Louis Vuitton and Chanel have never heard of Persian designers like Haniyeh Abedi. If the continued trend towards global fashion continues in the… [More]

Eco Activism in Iran - Bloggers Try to Save Wetlands (GALLERY)

Environmental activists in Iran are upset because some of the most beautiful wetlands in the northern part of Iran are being destroyed. Among those seeking heightened conservation for the wetland ecosystems,… [More]

Female Cadets in the Middle East - Iran After the Islamic Revolution (VIDEO)

Most women in religious conservative Iran dress in the traditional burqa, and generally speaking occupy roles that were assigned to them hundreds of years ago. But the female police officers who began… [More]

Kenny G banned in Iran

I wouldn’t allow him to play either.  “Hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has banned Western music from Iran’s radio and TV stations, reviving one of the harshest cultural decrees from the… [More]

Governmental Fun with Photoshop - More Iran Tech Pix Revealed (GALLERY)

Iran got busted last week photoshopping some missile launches to make them look more successful than they really were. Now it has (NOT) been revealed that Iran has a Department of Homeland Photoshop to… [More]

Iran Claims Herbal Cure for Aids - IMOD

Iranian scientists claim to have found an safe and effective cure for the dreaded virus, AIDS. This medicine made up of herbal and chemical components is said to work to build immunity and enhance the… [More]