Khamenei critic faces 'imminent death' in Iran prison Relentless pleas from international rights groups and members of the Iranian civil society for the release of outspoken journalist Mohammad Nourizad continue to remain unheeded by Iranian authorities. Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Apr 23, 2021 An undated image of Mohammad Nourizad.
Iranian military leader threatens Israel following missile strike from Syria The new deputy commander of Iran's elite Quds Force claimed Israel will soon "collapse" as Iranian-Israeli tensions continue to rise. Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Apr 23, 2021
The Takeaway: Two tracks lead to Tehran: one through Vienna, another through Baghdad Plus: Egypt’s train wrecks; new Nile Dam tensions; Turkey’s trafficking scandal; Iraq’s tribal vote; more! Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Joe Snell | Iran | Apr 21, 2021
Iran, Egypt lead Middle East in executions in 2020 Iran, Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia accounted for 88% of executions last year outside of world leader China, according to Amnesty International. Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Apr 21, 2021
Iran's Rouhani says nuclear negotiations have progressed 60 to 70% President Hassan Rouhani said the nuclear negotiations with the United States are moving at a positive pace. Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Apr 21, 2021
EU blacklist of Iran commanders strikes a nerve in Tehran Tehran said the European Union cannot preach human rights and announced a halt in cooperation with the bloc on fighting terrorism and narcotics after the latter sanctioned Iranian commanders over human rights violations. Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Apr 13, 2021
Iran's foreign minister calls attack on nuclear site 'bad gamble' Mohammad Javad Zarif said Sunday's explosion at the Natanz nuclear facility will "strengthen" Iran amid ongoing indirect talks with the United States on the nuclear deal. Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Apr 13, 2021
Iran's authorities reopen wounds of 2019 deadly crackdown One and a half years after they crushed the November 2019 protests with an iron fist, Iranian authorities are not just dodging responsibility, but they are also adding insult to injury. Sarbas Nazari | Iran | Apr 13, 2021
EU hits Iranian officials with sanctions over human rights abuses The eight individuals sanctioned include the head of the Revolutionary Guards and the commander of the Basij forces. Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Apr 12, 2021
US denies involvement in attack on Iran's Natanz nuclear site Iran has blamed Israel for the attack on its Natanz nuclear site. Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Apr 12, 2021
Iran hard-liners call for end to Vienna talks after attack on nuclear facility The second attack on a nuclear facility in five months has prompted calls for Iran to quit talks on reviving the nuclear deal. Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Apr 12, 2021
White House faces tough task of tearing down Iran sanctions wall to save nuclear deal In Trump's final days, the White House introduced a slew of new sanctions aimed at hindering a return to the nuclear deal. Yet since the designations were so blatantly politicized, the risk of undoing them is politically manageable. Mark Fitzpatrick | Iran | Apr 9, 2021
Bitter blame game in Iran amid coronavirus ‘explosion’ Iranian authorities are pointing the finger of blame at one another over the chaotic management of the recent skyrocketing COVID-19 infection rates. Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Apr 8, 2021
Iranian source rejects removal of sanctions in segments This week's talks in Vienna have brought officials closer to resolving the nuclear deal crisis, though Iran still insists on full sanctions removal. Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Apr 7, 2021
Iranian ship, believed to be spy vessel, damaged by mine off Yemen The Iranian Foreign Ministry said its ship suffered minor damage from a limpet mine attack, which The New York Times reports was carried out by Israel, off Yemen. Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Apr 7, 2021
Gantz informs Biden administration of updated Israeli plans to strike Iran Al-Monitor Staff | Israel | Mar 5, 2021
Online ‘auctions’ of Yazidi captives speak of ongoing Islamic State activity in Turkey Fehim Tastekin | Iraq | Mar 5, 2021
Egypt moves ahead with purchase of Russian arms despite US warnings A correspondent in Egypt | Egypt | Mar 3, 2021
Biden administration's textbook approach to Iran may be paying off Week in Review | U.S. | Mar 5, 2021
Sudan hoping for shift in Ethiopian position on Nile Dam talks, says Nureldin Satti, Sudan’s Ambassador to US
Is Turkey's authoritarian president losing his grip? Wishful thinking, says Ankara-based journalist Raziye Akkoc
An undated image of Mohammad Nourizad.
