shiraz

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Born in southern Iran's Shiraz, the hometown of the renowned Persian poet Hafez, Saidian emigrated to Israel in 1998 at the age of 18, followed by her parents a few years later.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

At least half a dozen universities in cities including Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz and Urmia said courses would be held remotely for the next few weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

According to Iranian news site IranWire, there were similar reports of chants in cities including the central city of Isfahan and Shiraz in the south.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Think Orient Express but with more Shiraz and less black tie: The Aurora and Australis suites come with queen beds, butler service and free-flowing Champagne.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

The wind from the mountains around Shiraz kept a light breeze spinning through the Apadana, quieter and more subtle than the Dancing Fan could ever hope to be.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram