Iran
Iran is persecuting its own citizens, especially South Azerbaijanis - opinion
Many other ethnic minorities suffer from discrimination similar to that suffered by the Azerbaijanis in Iran.
Stop Iran's oil shipments: The US must enforce snapback at sea - opinion
Australia’s spy chief highlights rising extremism and foreign influence at anti-immigration protests
Iran releases two French nationals charged with espionage, Macron says
'Chaos without war': How the Iranian regime infiltrates French society, recruits agents
The Iranian embassy in Paris is working to recruit journalists, academics, and students to act as propaganda tools for the Iranian regime.
FIFA chief welcomes presence of female fans at Iranian Cup match
FIFA President Gianni Infantino called the event an "encouraging development" since women were banned from attending a previous 2022 World Cup qualifier.
Regional terror and strategic balance: Israel's vital role in the Middle East - opinion
Strategic analysts believe that Israel has become critically important for maintaining regional peace and stability.
Iranian foreign minister denies nuclear pretext for strikes, cites Oman-mediated talks
Abbas Araghchi decried claims of "imminent nuclear threat" from Iran as a "heinous lie."
Iran carries out highest level of prisoner executions in past two decades in Oct., watchdog says
Out of the eight political prisoners Iran executed during October, Hengaw identified seven as being sentenced on charges of espionage for Israel.
'We identified our weaknesses and those from our enemies': Iran's Araghchi warns Israel - analysis
Araghchi warned that Iran has learned from the 12-day war, especially by "showing that Israel's air defenses can be penetrated."
Iraq can disarm factions only when the US withdraws, prime minister says - interview
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani says a plan is in place for the multinational anti-Islamic State coalition to completely leave Iraq.
Child bride forced to pay abusive husband's family blood money or Iran will execute her
Forced to marry at 12 years old, sources told IranWire her husband began physically and emotionally abusing her after she refused to become pregnant a second time.
Iran's Khamenei says conflict with US 'inherent', Israel support makes cooperation impossible
As long as Washington continues to support Israel and to maintain military bases and interfere in the Middle East region, Iran will not cooperate with the US, Khamenei said.
Iraq approaches critical Nov. 11 elections, set to deploy nearly 200,000 security personnel
The elections are important because Iraq is undergoing a transitional phase.
Dead Sea hotel worker conducted espionage for Iran, indictment charges
The defendant was allegedly contacted via Telegram last year and paid 12,000 shekels to carry out tasks for an Iranian agent.