The sons of a former high-ranking Iranian judiciary official have been sentenced to a combined total of over 25 years in prison for their involvement in a financial corruption case.
Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei predicted a revival of Syrian resistance within a year, citing opposition to foreign occupation, external aggression, and internal authoritarianism.
US President-elect Donald Trump declined to answer reporters who asked him on Monday whether he was considering a preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities during a press conference at his Florida residence, Mar-a-Lago.
Donald Trump’s maximum pressure policy was never aimed at regime change, his last special envoy for Iran told Iran International. It was about making a deal.
US President-elect Donald Trump is exploring measures to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons, including potential airstrikes, a shift from traditional diplomacy and sanctions, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Iran's Attorney General's Office has warned media outlets and online activists to avoid discussions of the downfall of Tehran's ally Bashar al-Assad in Syria that could undermine domestic security.
A prominent centrist figure in Iran says that the ongoing deadlock over enforcing the new hijab law and lifting censorship on the Internet has effectively paralyzed the Pezeshkian administration.
When Canada’s former Justice Minister Irwin Cotler penned an op-ed warning of the dangers of Iran's transnational repression and plots to assassinate dissidents - he did not yet know he too was already a target.
Retired teachers and medical students staged protests across Tehran over the weekend, underscoring widespread frustration with the Iranian government over unfulfilled promises and mounting economic pressures.
The clerical government in Iran is currently grappling with at least seven significant domestic and international crises, creating what can be described as a "mega-crisis" for the whole political system and its leadership.
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with ultimate authority over Tehran’s nuclear policy, combined strict oversight with cautious deniability in the lead-up to the 2015 nuclear deal—using a dual strategy to safeguard domestic credibility while retaining international leverage.
Critics of Iran's new hijab law say President Masoud Pezeshkian should not only refuse to take responsibility for its implementation but also try to find a way to shelve or abolish it.
An Iranian state TV interview with President Masoud Pezeshkian has sparked debate for its sharp line of questioning and well-worn remarks by a new leader facing deep economic and foreign policy challenges.
The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Iran's sole radio and television provider, faces international sanctions for human rights violations. Who controls IRIB, and how relevant is it in Iran today?
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that his government cannot implement a new hijab law passed by the hardline parliament, warning that its enforcement would lead to widespread discontent in Iranian society.
Iran’s president warned on Monday that the state is short of foreign currency and without parliamentary allocation of dollars for imports, gasoline prices would rise amid the country's economic crisis.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited the homes of four senior clerics in Qom last week to secure their backing for negotiations with the West as the country finds itself ever weaker on the world stage.
Imprisoned critic of Iran's Islamic government, Mostafa Tajzadeh, has accused Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei of fueling poverty and corruption in a letter written from Tehran's Evin Prison.
Iranian citizens warn the country’s new hijab law will tighten restrictions on personal freedoms while also serving as a tool for state-driven financial exploitation.
US President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Kash Patel as FBI Director could potentially sharpen US efforts to prevent Iranian influence operations in the United States that have raised alarm since 2023.
The details of Iran's new hijab law, unveiled by media in Tehran on Saturday, including stricter measures and the potential rise of vigilantism, have deeply unsettled many Iranians.
A growing number of commentators in Iranian media are criticizing hardline politicians for rhetoric they say has strained foreign relations and deepened the country's isolation.
The fall of Aleppo to rebels opposing President Bashar al-Assad has caused a critical situation for the Syrian government with implications that may extend to the Islamic Republic of Iran.
In a public appeal, the Iranian president urged citizens to conserve energy, emphasizing their role in mitigating the country’s ongoing energy shortage, a crisis that has intensified in recent months.
Iran’s government says it is taking steps to resolve the long-standing problem of being black-listed by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) but hardliners still staunchly oppose accepting the watchdog's recommendations.
Iran's minister of education has said that approximately 750,000 students in the country are not continuing their education, though he distanced the issue from systemic failures within the education sector.
The number of HIV infections in Iran contracted via sexual intercourse has more than doubled according to the country's top research body in the field, highlighting the theocracy's strict policy toward contraception.
Iran's media watchdog banned a popular football commentator’s live program mid-stream, the CEO of Iran's top video-sharing platform Aparat said, in an apparent attempt to muzzle a figure known for outspoken political criticism.
An Iranian teacher's union has sounded the alarm over a rise in student suicides, blaming it in part on religious morality enforcement and neglect of youth mental health issues.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who campaigned on a platform of reform and meritocracy, is facing criticism following nepotistic appointments within his administration.
Iran's Parliament Speaker has come under fire from Reformists and other supporters of Masoud Pezeshkian for joining ultra-hardliners in demanding Mohammad-Javad Zarif’s withdrawal from the government.
Observers and commentators in Iran remain cautiously optimistic about the upcoming talks with the United Kingdom, France, and Germany regarding the country’s contentious nuclear program. However, dissenting voices persist.
Protests are intensifying across Iran as workers demand better wages and improved working conditions amidst the country’s financial crisis and energy shortages.
Iran’s parliament speaker has candidly warned of escalating energy shortages and called for immediate action to avert a worsening crisis as winter approaches.
New bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing the penalties for crimes committed by foreign adversaries targets Iran’s government and the hired criminals it allegedly employs to kill opponents on American soil.
Ultra-hardliners in Iran continue to attack Pezeshkian’s government, despite indications that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei does not oppose the inclusion of former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in the cabinet.
Iran's health ministry has come under fire for denial of a crisis requiring general vaccination against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) to please the religious and political hardliners.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated his campaign pledge this week to invite foreign experts to help address the country’s economic crisis, as his administration struggles with soaring inflation, severe shortages, and a collapsing currency.
As daily protests by various groups continue in Iran, the government spokeswoman hinted that, for the first time since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the Pezeshkian administration might consider respecting the right to protest.