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
2022 in review: Iran's Khamenei faces unprecedented challenge with protests, economic woes Iran is limping into 2023 with a youth uprising that has taught existential fear to its once omnipotent theocracy. Iran
Iran forces plane carrying soccer legend's family to land To many Iranians, the move revealed the lengths authorities were willing to go to in their crackdown on critics. Iran
2022 in review: Iran's protests threw another wrench into JCPOA revival US President Joe Biden ended 2022 without a restored Iranian nuclear agreement, and experts say the chances of a revived pact look even dimmer in the coming year. Iran
Iran says nuclear deal still 'on the table' According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry, the nuclear deal could still be restored. Iran
What's behind Ahmadinejad's awkward silence on Iran's protests? Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s silence since the beginning of the protests in Iran on Sept. 16 is curious and exposes his possible intentions to remain an establishment loyalist rather than falling out of grace with the ruling clerics. Iran
Israeli leaders take credit for blocking Iran nuclear deal Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett took credit for the current deadlock in talks between Iran and world powers. Israel
Iran's Quds Force leader criticizes women without hijabs Speaking about the protests in Iran for the first time, Esmail Qaani said that 'honorable women' wear headscarves. Iran
Breaking | Last Updated: December 21, 2022, 6:31 pm US targets Iran's prosecutor general, military officials with new sanctions The US Treasury Department also designated a company manufacturing riot gear for Iran's law enforcement. Iran
Iran FM talks nuclear deal as hard-liners defend bomb deterrence Iran’s top diplomat spoke with the EU foreign policy chief on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, but the meeting was strained against the backdrop of deadly unrest at home and hard-liners' push for nuclear weapons. Iran
Iran judiciary urges swift carrying out of sentences Despite backlash, Iran judiciary urges carrying out sentences “without delay.” Iran
Bipartisan bill targets US visas for children of Iranian officials New legislation aims to bring pressure on Iranian officials and their family members by denying them entry to the United States. Iran
As Iran's protests enter fourth month, ruthless judiciary dials up executions As notorious judges lead kangaroo trials and "mock executions", activists are sounding the alarm that the Islamic Republic is using capital punishment as a fear-mongering tool to crush the protest movement. Iran
