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In his latest statements, Ali Khamenei did not rule out talks with the United States, marking a shift from his uncompromising anti-US approach in...
Iran's influential hard-liners have long argued that closure of the oil-strategic strait can serve as a bargaining chip in any confrontation with...
Iran's upper echelons appear to be slowly bridging their gaps over potential dialogue with the new US administration, as the threat of the crippling...
Iran has long sought an alliance to protect it in the face of potential conflict with adversaries, but the text of the agreement falls short of...
While the deal has been drafted with the stated goal of reshaping the trajectory of bilateral ties, questions remain over its regional implications,...
Amid its diminishing regional influence, Iran's Revolutionary Guards is setting up new missile centers to project power, aiming to deter Israeli...
Already shaken and crisis-hit after Soleimani, the Quds Force has been commanded by a low-charisma successor and remains on a path of diminishing...
The visit occurs at a pivotal moment for the evolving partnership and the challenges it faces under international sanctions and scrutiny, coupled...
The Islamic Republic is facing questions about its regional strength, and ferocious criticism from its loyalists, as it rethinks a promised...
Iran is hoping the Cairo summit will serve as an opportunity for rapprochement with Egypt and a venue to pursue its diplomatic campaign against...
Iran's supreme leader does not appear ready to lose sight of Syria despite Assad's downfall, seeking to capitalize on the rifts within Syria's...
With one of its key regional allies gone, the Iranian establishment is anxiously reviewing its policy in an uncertain Syrian landscape.
With one of its key regional allies gone, the Iranian establishment is anxiously reviewing its policy in an uncertain Syrian landscape.
Caught off guard by the recent rebel offensive in Syria, Iran is campaigning to galvanize regional political support for President Bashar al-Assad...
The team is led by a former Quds Force Syria branch commander, who Iranian media said had played a leading role in the 2016 anti-militant...
Iran is at a critical juncture amid the Sunni insurgent offensive in Syria, as it navigates the realities about its weakened ally Hezbollah and the...
The upcoming negotiations in Geneva follow a two-year hiatus in Iran's nuclear diplomacy, reviving cautious optimism regarding potential economic...
Iran's supreme leader appears to be exercising pragmatism and reintroducing his "heroic flexibility," as his top aide says the stalled nuclear deal...
Iranian officials have repeatedly denied pursuit of nuclear weapons. In recent months, however, the rhetoric from state media and hard-liners has...
Ali Larijani said he delivered a "message" from Iran's supreme leader to Lebanon's prime minister amid scenarios of a potential cease-fire between...
The financial partnership connects the national payment frameworks, aiming to boost trade and tourism between the two sanctioned nations — yet key...
Donald Trump's comeback and prospects of a renewed "maximum pressure" policy on Tehran are complicating the Iranian president's pro-engagement...
Thousands of Israelis protested against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's dismissal of his defence minister, demanding the government do...
The Revolutionary Guards said it was successfully advancing on a Sunni insurgency in the country's restive southeastern Sistan-Baluchistan...
The planned increase comes despite a widening deficit and record inflation rates, and after reports suggesting severe damage to Iran's air defense...
Iran's growing reliance on organized local gangs may illustrate its broader plan to adapt to the evolving geopolitical landscape amid the perceived...
The planned drills come on the heels of a recent joint exercise that Iran hosted in the Indian Ocean, as Tehran seeks to counterbalance Israel and...
Sinwar's killing is seen as a major blow to the group and to Iran as well given the operational role he played within Hamas and how he closely...
Iran's foreign minister made the announcement while touring one country after another as the region braced for further tensions amid Israeli plans...
Calls are growing in Iran for a review of nuclear policy and production of atomic weapons as a strategy to rein in Israel and disrupt possible...
Iran's foreign minister began a regional tour as Tehran prepared for a possible Israeli strike, with its Revolutionary Guard saying it had a wide...
In his first public Friday sermon in over four years, the Iranian leader demonstrated defiance yet seemed keen to avoid further escalation by...
Iran said the strike was in retaliation for Israel's killing of Hezbollah's leader, but it has placed Tehran closer than ever to a state of all-out...
Reactions from pundits, activists and ordinary Iranians focused in large part on how corruption and mismanagement has grown over the years, with...
The flurry of diplomatic visits and discussions appear to be a fresh move by Moscow to reenergize Iran-Russia bilateral ties, which have recently...
The missile transfer allegations, coupled with looming, fresh Western sanctions, further complicated potential plans by the recently elected...
Iran and Bahrain are signalling rapprochement, which could be significant for the regional dynamics; yet amid deep-seated tensions and clashing...
Despite mounting pressure, Iran continues expanding its nuclear activities while expressing willingness for diplomatic engagement in an effort to...
The Iranian leader signaled willingness to talk to the West about the country's nuclear program less than a week after new Foreign Minister Abbas...
Iran seized the event as a chance to showcase its military prowess, as the region is on edge and expecting an imminent Iranian attack on Israel...
With her case reminiscent of the Mahsa Amini drama, the mother of two struggled against permanent paralysis amid a state-imposed media blackout and...
Zarif's sudden resignation came in response to apparent interference by the powerful hard-liners and stirred debates on the deadlock for meaningful...
Capable of "sinking enemy destroyers," the missiles were added to the arsenal as the United States has been deploying advanced aircraft and...
Iran's leadership appears torn between exacting harsh revenge to save face and exercising restraint to avoid an unpredictable and devastating cycle...
Iran's influential hard-liners are pressing for an immediate "blood-for-blood" retaliation against Israel to avenge Ismail Haniyeh's killing and...
The attack exposed vulnerabilities in Iran's long-fought intelligence war with Israel and stirred up debates on possible Israeli infiltration...
The report came as Iran has been accused of siding with Armenia in its conflict with Azerbaijan, while Tehran is also advancing an agenda of...
TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned German Ambassador to Tehran Hans-Udo Muzel on Wednesday, hours after his government closed down the Iran-...
TEHRAN — A drone attack claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels that hit Tel Aviv, the Israeli capital, on Friday drew loud applause from Iranian...
TEHRAN — The spokesman for the Iranian government, Ali Bahadori Jahromi, confirmed the reopening of the Azerbaijan Embassy in Tehran after 18...