For over a century many Iranians have claimed that they are the “Aryan” people, and therefore the original Caucasians.
This commentary published on Tehran Bureau highlights compelling evidence that we’re not white after all.
From the staggering number of comments and their tone, it’s clear that many Iranians in choosing colors to identify with will more often than not choose white over green.


An American born journalist living in Iran. Covering Iran for multiple media outlets since 2001. You may read my stories in Time, San Francisco Chronicle, The New York Times, and more.


