PODCAST: Discover how a Jewish woman tricked her way into meeting Khamenei
A woman who tricked and infiltrated Iran's ruling class is revealing new details about her encounters with some of the most powerful men in Iran - and shares a dire warning.
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Iran tells E3 it won't forgo its 'absolute right' to attack Israel
Iran has doubled down on its promise to avenge Israel's killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh despite concerted efforts by European governments to dissuade Tehran from escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Lawmaker’s U-turn on JCPOA sparks speculation of policy shift in Tehran
In a surprising volte-face, Iranian lawmaker Mojtaba Zonnour, who once symbolically burned a copy of Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal in parliament, has now expressed support for the accord, provided there is consensus on its revival.
Local police chief assassinated in Iran's restive southeast
A senior police officer in Iran’s restive Sistan-Baluchestan province was killed by unknown assailants near his house on Friday, IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News reported.
UN warns of unfair detentions, death sentences for Iran's minorities
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has raised concerns about ethnic and ethno-religious minorities in Iran facing disproportionate detentions and death sentences.
Iran still prepared to attack Israel, White House says
The US believes Iran is still prepared to do something if they choose to, White House national security spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Friday, referring to Iran's promised attack against Israel.
Grassroots group seeks public tips on Iran's agents in Canada
A grassroots coalition of lawyers and concerned Iranians in Canada is urging the public to share any information they may have about individuals connected to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Islamic Republic.
Iranian official urges resumption of US consular services in Tehran
In an unprecedented development, the chairman of Iran National Development Fund has called on President Masoud Pezeshkian to re-establish US consular services at the venue of former American embassy in Tehran.
Has Pezeshkian pinned down Khamenei for accountability?
Masoud Pezeshkian is the first Iranian president to publicly acknowledge that his ministers were either chosen or approved by the Supreme Leader. Some argue this was a clever move to underscore Ali Khamenei’s accountability.
Democratic candidate Harris vows to be tough against Iran
In some of her strongest foreign policy statements to date, US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said she would take whatever action was necessary to defend US interests against Iran and would not cozy up to tyrants and dictators.
Iranian dissident’s film to represent Germany at Oscars
Germany has selected Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof’s movie ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ as its official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.
Iran sentences 89 people in bid to deter future protests
In a move seemingly to deter any future unrest, the judiciary of the Islamic Republic has sentenced 89 residents of Likak, a town in the southwest, for their participation in the November 2019 protests.
Iran executes every seven hours despite international outcry
The Islamic Republic of Iran has averaged one execution every seven hours over the past month, as a new president was forming his cabinet following elections that some expected to bring change.
Is Iran's new FM a pragmatic reformer or an IRGC insider?
Iranian state media are celebrating Abbas Araghchi's swift and overwhelming approval by parliament as Foreign Minister on Wednesday, framing him as a professional diplomat seeking breakthroughs.
Hardliners outmaneuver Pezeshkian with final push for hijab bill
As the Iranian parliament easily approved the new cabinet on Wednesday, hardliner lawmakers are once again pushing for the finalization of a controversial hijab bill, which could further frustrate Masoud Pezeshkian's supporters.
Iranian police seize journalist's motorcycle, citing 'female rider' offense
A traffic police officer in Iran stopped and seized the motorcycle of journalist and filmmaker Mina Akbari, citing "female rider" as the offense, while there is no respite in enforcing hijab.
The final straw: Iranians dread plans for a 'national' internet
Watching YouTube in Iran feels like torture. So does downloading an app from Google Play, or even sending a voice message on WhatsApp. In short, using the internet here is like living with a chronic disease—you may learn to cope, but you'll never stop hating it.
Iran president slammed for making Khamenei a likely target of criticism
After two weeks of debates highlighting deep and wide factional divides, the Iranian parliament (Majles) on Wednesday granted a vote of confidence to all 19 ministers in the Pezeshkian administration.
DNC protestor waves Islamic Rep. flag, praises Iran's anti-Israel stance
The sight of Hezbollah and Islamic Republic of Iran flags just outside the venue where Democrats held their national convention in Chicago this week is no longer shocking—but remains a troubling reality for many Americans.
UN experts alarmed by Iran's denial of healthcare to detainees
UN human rights experts on Wednesday voiced deep concern over Iran's persistent refusal to grant "timely and adequate healthcare" to human rights defenders and other detainees.
Conflicting reports persist on cause of Raisi’s fatal chopper crash
Three months after the helicopter crash that killed Iran's president and his foreign minister, the true cause of the incident remains shrouded in secrecy for the Iranian public, with conflicting reports continuing to emerge.