Iran
Iran, the second-largest country in the Middle East, is a multi-ethnic Islamic theocracy with the ultimate decision maker being the country's prime religious authority, its Supreme Leader. It infuses elements of democracy, such as an elected president. With one of the longest and storied histories of civilization, the current Islamic Republic of Iran was established by Ruhollah Khomeini in 1979 following the Islamic Revolution. Kohmeini became Iran's first Supreme Leader.
Iran is considered authoritarian in its suppression of rights for women and children and the violent squandering of opposing political protests.
Strategically located between the water bodies of the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman and the Caspian sea, it is bordered by key middle-eastern players, such as Turkey, Afghanistan and Iraq.
Iran holds the world's second-largest natural gas supply as well as a massive oil reserve, a key element often discussed in its role in international relations and political leverage.
Before 1979, Iran maintained friendly relations with Israel via pro-Western leader Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. However, after the Islamic Revolution, Iran severed all ties with Israel and by the 1990s relations turned hostile.
Iran has escalated its nuclear technology development over the years while also funding and supporting Islamic-extremist proxy groups much closer to Israel, such as Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and Hezbollah.
Mossad in Farsi says Khamenei spends 'half the day sleeping, the other half high'
The Mossad-linked account claimed that most of Iran lacks access to water and electricity while Ali Khamenei allegedly spends his days sleeping or using illicit substances.
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Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to host major Iranian opposition convention in Munich
The Convention of National Cooperation to Save Iran will take place on Saturday, July 26, in Munich, Germany.
'War may be over, campaign against Iran continues', expert warns
"While the war may be over, the campaign against the Iranian regime continues," Sabti said at the outset of the interview.
Mossad ran circles around Iran in June – what else does it have up its sleeve?
Tehran can crack down all it wants, but the Mossad simply has too many physical, technological holes to exploit and too many angry Iranian minorities to recruit
Iran considering relocating its capital over severe water shortage - report
At least 20 of Iran’s 31 provinces are now suffering a water crisis.
Israel's Dermer to meet Syrian FM, US envoy Barrack in Paris to discuss southern Syria
Dermer will also discuss the upcoming Iranian nuclear negotiations with European officials, ahead of the talks between European nations and Iran that will take place in Istanbul.
Iran's use of cluster bombs against Israel violated humanitarian law, Amnesty Int'l says
In a new report published by Amnesty International, Iran violated international humanitarian law by using cluster bomb warheads on their ballistic missiles during the war with Israel.
Iran claims it sent helicopter to warn US destroyer in attempt to project force
Iranian state media outlet Tasnim News said that on July 23, at around ten in the morning, the USS Fitzgerald intended to approach the waters around Iran.
A-G denounces govt. emergency vote approving cyber regulations following legislative failure
Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs claims the haredi draft bill created "political restraints" which made it impossible to pass the vote in the Knesset, requiring an emergency cabinet phone vote.
Norwegian prosecutors charge former US Embassy guard with espionage for Russia, Iran
The embassy security guard is accused of collecting and leaking sensitive information that endangered national interests, the New York Times reported.
Iran says it warned away US destroyer but US dismisses account
A crew member could be heard issuing what appeared to be a radio warning to the US warship to change course, saying it was approaching Iranian territorial waters.
