Iran’s IRGC begins naval drills in Strait of Hormuz on eve of US-Iran talks The drills come as a second US carrier is heading to the region amid US President Trump’s threats to use military force if Tehran does not agree to restrictions on its nuclear program during indirect negotiations mediated by Oman. Iran
Analysis How Iran harnesses digital repression, China tech ties to quash dissent Though Iran’s street protests have largely subsided, the struggle has shifted to the digital front, where a complex infrastructure of servers, satellites and centralized controls is being used to stifle dissent. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Analysis Netanyahu 'skeptical' as Trump doubles down on Iran diplomacy President Trump says he’d prefer a deal but warns of "traumatic” consequences for Iran if diplomacy fails. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Iran fires TV director over 'Death to Khamenei' blunder: What to know Iranian authorities have stepped up their crackdown on journalists who covered the recent anti-regime protests. Iran
Analysis Moving Iran talks from Turkey to Oman deepens Ankara’s PKK concerns By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Analysis From 'help is on the way' to nuclear talks, Iranians wary of Trump's shift By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Iran’s supreme leader points finger at Saudi Arabia, US, Israel over unrest Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei distinguished between peaceful protesters and those who damaged public property during the recent unrest. United States
Iran intelligence minister says protests not 'guided' by foreigners Iranian officials said they are still compiling the total arrested but they believe the situation in Iran has calmed down. Iran
16 prominent Iranian Reformists urge support of protesters While Reformists have been on the sidelines of recent protests in Iran, a number of prominent Reformist leaders recently expressed their support for the right to protest, yet condemned the violence. Iran
Rouhani on defense after attack on hard-line 'fraudulent institutions' Reformists sidelined in Iran's street protests; reactions in Iraq and Turkey; Iran rebuilds ties with Hamas via Hezbollah. Palestine
Why Iran protests matter for Iraqis The Iranian protests could have an impact elsewhere in the region, potentially weakening Iraqi Shiite parties loyalty to Tehran. Iraq
Iranian hard-line cleric supports protests, with caveat Conservative voices have condemned the violence at protests but concede some Iranians have economic grievances. Iran
Iran grapples with how to deal with protests As the picture of the protests in Iran becomes more clear, it is evident that the main challenge for the establishment is how to deal with them. Iran
Turkish government blames protests in Iran on the West Turkey’s pro-government media say an American-Israeli conspiracy to destabilize Iran has brought Iranian protesters to the streets. Turkey
Iran protests reveal Republican fracture over nuclear deal Iran hawks are pushing the Trump administration to terminate the agreement, but Republican leaders worry US pressure could backfire. Congress
Iran boosts restrictions on internet amid protests Despite its importance to the economy, Telegram is blocked in Iran and will open once the company removes content that authorities say advocates violence. Iran
Iranian Kurds hesitant about joining protests While some major urban centers in western Iran have been engulfed in the recent wave of protests, most small Kurdish towns and cities have remained quiet. Iran
Russia sizes up Iranian protests Moscow is taking a low-key approach to the demonstrations in Iran, trying not to step on any toes while assessing how the unrest might affect Russia, as well as its efforts in Syria. Russia
