Iranian news

IRGC promotes 'self-sacrifice' campaign, ramps up efforts to hunt dissidents, critics abroad

In addition to seemingly attempting to crack down on dissident voices internationally, the Islamic Republic has renewed efforts to expand the mobilization of its supporter base nationally.

A member of Basij paramilitary forces attends a rally in support of Palestinians, in Tehran, Iran, October 13, 2023; illustrative.
Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and his wife Yasmine Pahlavi attend a demonstration by Iranian pro-monarchy supporters near the Reichstag building in Berlin, Germany, April 23, 2026.

Iran indicts Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, anti-regime journalists for ‘inciting’ January protests

A man walks next to a poster with a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, March 22, 2026

Iranian lawmaker sparks legal storm after revealing Khamenei letters on US deal

Iran's Ali Karimi speaks during a pre-match news conference during the 2007 AFC Asian Cup soccer tournament in Kuala Lumpur July 14, 2007.

Iran seizes exiled soccer star Ali Karimi's villa, assets over alleged Israel ties


Is Iran's IRGC falling apart from the inside? - analysis

The problem for Iran is not whether this is true, but whether the perception of the truth of Iran’s internal chaos is now emboldening more chaos.

Members of special IRGC forces attend a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran, April 29, 2022.

Iranian scientist who died this weekend showed Rouhani around oil company - report

Dr. Ayub Entezari, who died over the weekend, reportedly showed former Iranian president Hassan Rouhani around a turbine factory in 2019.

 Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reviews Iran's new nuclear achievements during Iran's National Nuclear Energy Day in Tehran, Iran April 10, 2021.

UK PM Johnson meets British-Iranian aid worker for first time since her release

It was the first time she had met Johnson, who was foreign secretary between 2016-2018.

 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson addresses the media as he arrives to take part in a NATO summit to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Brussels, Belgium March 24, 2022.

Iran launches 'three research cargos' into space

Iranian media says Iran successfully launched the Simorgh space-launch vehicle (SLV) to an altitude of 470 km. with cargos on board, releasing footage of a rocket being launched as evidence.

The Safir satellite-carrier rocket, which was designed for Iran's Omid satellite, is seen before launch at Iran's space centre in Tehran in 2009

Iranian websites hacked to show 'death to Khamenei' message

The message "death to Khamenei - greetings to Rajavi" was placed by hackers on a number of official websites in Iran.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, May 14, 2019

Iran’s naval commander highlights naval success - analysis

Irani said that Iran’s navy has been helpful in rescuing people at sea. He also highlighted its ethnic diversity.

Iranian Navy ships on a training exercise

Iranian tanker headed to Lebanon has not left yet - report

On Monday, Tehran said it would ship more fuel to Lebanon, a day after the leader of Lebanon's Iran-aligned Hezbollah group said more vessels carrying Iranian fuel would sail soon.

Workers of the state-oil company Pdvsa holding Iranian and Venezuelan flags greet during the arrival of the Iranian tanker ship "Fortune" at El Palito refinery in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela May 25, 2020

Iran’s new president hosts terror leaders as he comes into office

Reports on Saturday evening indicated that IRGC head Hossein Salami had also met the Hezbollah deputy and said that they should prepare for the “collapse” of Israel.

 An Iranian woman holds a Hezbollah flag during a protest to express solidarity with the Palestinian people amid a flare-up of Israeli-Palestinian violence, in Tehran, Iran May 18, 2021.

Iranian president Raisi sworn in as world watches

Over 70 countries have sent dignitaries to Tehran for the ceremony, which was expected to have less religious tones than the one on Tuesday.

 Iraq's President Barham Salih meets with Iran's new President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran, Iran August 5, 2021.

Who betrayed Iranian journalist Ruhollah Zam?

BEHIND THE LINES: Mystery surrounds capture of Iranian dissident journalist

Ruhollah Zam is seen during his trial in Tehran on June 2.