Iran seizes two foreign oil tankers in Persian Gulf
Iranian Revolutionary Guard naval forces seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Monday, state media reported, accusing them of smuggling diesel fuel.
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Iran’s food industry prices jump over 70% as costs soar
Food prices in Iran surged more than 70% in the past Iranian calendar year ending March 20, a member of the country’s Food Committee at the Chamber of Guilds said, driven by soaring costs for packaging and transport.
Glass house, stones: Iranian commander threatens US forces in Mideast
A top Iranian commander said US military bases in the region would be in the crosshairs after any attack, upping Tehran's rhetoric against Washington after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb the country.
Secondary tariffs: US wields a powerful tool against Iran
US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iran and impose secondary tariffs if Tehran refuses to reach an agreement with Washington on abandoning its nuclear ambitions and making other concessions.
Iran's top Sunni cleric urges direct US talks in opposition to Supreme Leader
Iran's most senior Sunni leader said that direct negotiations with the United States and other world powers would be more effective than working through mediators, in a direct challenge to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Iran’s lithium reserves: Separating fact from fiction
A recent report from Iran’s Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Commerce has reignited misleading social media claims that Iran ranks among the top countries in lithium resources.
Iran summons Swiss envoy after Trump bombing threat
Iran summoned the Swiss envoy in Tehran on Monday to deliver a formal warning following US President Donald Trump’s threat of bombing Iran if a nuclear deal is not reached, according to state media.
'Made in America': US classic cars evoke prestige and nostalgia in Iran
More than 40 years after the 1979 revolution and despite persistent tensions between Tehran and Washington, American cars remain a prized symbol of prestige and nostalgia in Iran.
Khamenei promises 'strong blow' if Trump bombs Iran
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Monday vowed the United States would face retaliation if it follows through on President Donald Trump’s threat to bomb Iran.
Missiles ready to fire: Iran warns of severe response to potential US attack
Iran has warned enemies against any potential attack on its territory, saying it is prepared to use its underground missile cities to impose a heavy cost on the US after Donald Trump ramped up his rhetoric against Tehran.
Water crisis deepens as farmers torch key pipeline amid protests in central Iran
Protests over water shortages in central Iran escalated over the weekend after demonstrators set fire to a key water transfer station in Isfahan province, disrupting the supply line that channels water to hundreds of thousands of Iranians in the province of Yazd.
Trump warns Iran of ‘bombing like never seen before’ if no deal reached
US President Donald Trump on Sunday warned of bombing Iran if Tehran fails to reach a deal over its nuclear program.
Houthis say they targeted airport in Israel with Iranian missile, IDF says intercepted
Yemen's Houthis announced on Sunday said they targeted Ben Gurion Airport with an Iranian Zolfaghar missile, as Israel's military denied the missile reaching Israeli territory, saying it was intercepted before impact.
US behavior key to indirect talks after Trump letter, Iran says
The future of indirect negotiations between Iran and the US hinges on Washington's behavior, the Iranian president said on Sunday following Tehran's response to a letter from President Donald Trump.
How Khamenei shaped Friday prayers into another tool for control
Many middle-aged and older Iranians associate Friday prayers with the iconic image of a cleric delivering a sermon four decades ago while holding a 1970s G3 assault rifle—once a symbol of revolutionary power and defiance.
IRGC agents stole millions during crypto fraud case, leaked files reveal
Senior officers in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard's intelligence organization stole around $21 million in cryptocurrency while pretending to investigate a corruption case, Iran International has found.
Tehran's earthquake threat adds to city's woes
Recent tremors outside Tehran this month have underscored the threat of a catastrophic earthquake to the capital built on fault lines, adding to the dread of inhabitants also grappling with water shortages, power cuts, and pollution.
President should resign if he can't resolve crises, Iranian pundit says
Calls are growing for the Iranian president to fulfill promises made during his campaign or step down, as the administration faces accusations of inaction amid mounting public dissatisfaction.
Iran stresses confidentiality in correspondence with US
Iran's Foreign Ministry on Sunday emphasized the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of international negotiations and correspondence as it confirmed the exchange of messages with the United States.
Iran threatens to attack UK naval base if attacked by US - Telegraph
Iran would strike a British-American naval base in the Indian Ocean if it is attacked by the US, The Telegraph reported citing an Iranian military official, after Washington deployed long-range bombers at the strategic airbase.
Why did Iran's police crackdown on pro-hijab vigilantes?
An unprecedented police crackdown on pro-hijab protesters in Iran suggests a shift in priorities, signaling that defiance of higher authorities even by supporters will no longer be tolerated.