Who is Ahmad Vahidi, IRGC chief and hard-liner against nuclear compromise? A longtime Revolutionary Guard insider with strong ties to Iran’s security apparatus and proxy network, Ahmad Vahidi has taken over the IRGC at a moment of crisis, with some reports suggesting he is playing an outsized role in the country’s decision-making. Iran
Iran executes 14th person since war over alleged Mossad ties: What to know Iran has carried out multiple executions since the outbreak of the war with the United States and Israel, as it intensifies a crackdown on individuals accused of spying for Israel. Iran
Could UAE tap US currency swap line as Iran war strains Gulf economies? The Gulf country apparently wanted reassurances from Washington in case its economy is severely damaged by the Iran war. United Arab Emirates
Oil rises, Gulf stocks slide after Iran ship seizure throws truce into doubt In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, US President Donald Trump said the US Navy fired at and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman. Iran
Analysis Ceasefire without relief: How Iranians are grappling with post-war repression By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Analysis Israel assesses Trump may opt for Iran strike despite protest crackdown The prevailing assessment in Israel is that US President Trump will opt to strike the Tehran government in order to show the protesters that the United States has not abandoned them. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
From Iraq to Yemen, how Iran proxies are responding to protests Iraqi militias and the Houthis are growing more vocal in their defense of Iran amid the protests sweeping the country, while Hezbollah and Palestinian groups are remaining relatively quiet. Iran
Iran’s internet crackdown intensifies as Trump eyes Starlink: What to know Iran has largely gone offline since protests over economic woes escalated into broader demonstrations against the government, with the Trump administration signaling restoring internet access could be a priority. Iran
Iran dangles diplomacy as Trump weighs strikes amid protests Despite the outreach, Iran doesn't appear willing to abandon its red lines in talks with the United States. Iran
From cyberattacks to airstrikes, Trump has host of options on Iran The White House has a bevy of options to turn up the heat on Iran's government short of regime change, former US military and intelligence officials say. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Can Iran’s promised economic reforms quell unrest? The Iranian government has made several economic pledges to protesters, though some carry risk of increasing inflation further. Iran
Iran protests: Almost 650 killed as Tehran summons EU ambassadors Iran summons European ambassadors over alleged support for protests, as unrest continues nationwide and Western leaders show solidarity with demonstrators. Iran
Israel holds drills, prepares missile defenses for possible Iran attack: What to know Israel is on high alert over the possibility of an American strike on Iran, which could trigger Iranian retaliation against the Jewish state. Israel
Turkey warns against foreign intervention in Iran as Trump mulls options Ankara is wary of the consequences of potential US strikes on Iran, warning they could trigger wider regional instability. Turkey
Iran: What's fueling wave of protests and what comes next? Protests that began over economic conditions have increasingly taken on a political tone reminiscent of earlier nationwide movements in Iran. Iran
Fear or force? How regime in Iran plans to confront swelling protests Iran's leadership is projecting defiance in the face of fast-spreading protests and US warnings. But behind the scenes, the cost-benefit calculus of repression appears more fraught than in past crises. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
As Iran protests swell, Trump's messages mixed on US intervention President Trump attributed the scores of protester deaths to stampedes, even as videos show Iranian security forces are firing on protesters. Iran
