Islamic Republic
IRGC intercepts, averts 'hostile fighter jet' over Qeshm Island, according to local reports
The explosions over the water may have been warning shots fired at ships violating international agreements in the Strait of Hormuz, IRNA added, citing unofficial sources.
Qatari mediators present peace deal to Iran in mediation effort, official says
Iran attacks Komala Kurdish opposition group in Iraq amid increased regional tensions
After October 7 and years of war, Iranians and Jews have found a common enemy - opinion
Facing exile and persecution, an Iranian dissident crossed from devout Muslim to student of Judaism
IRANIAN AFFAIRS: Iranian refugee Behnam Vali Heydarian recounts persecution, attacks, pro-Israel activism, and fears of deportation to Iran after his journey from Islam to Christianity and Judaism.
Iran’s Pezeshkian says war should end while Tehran holds 'position of power'
Pezeshkian's comments come after sources said earlier on Friday that the chances of the Iran conflict expanding in the near future have decreased.
Netanyahu isn't quiet ahead of elections, but letting others do the work, Bar-Asher Siegal argues
Hamas won't disarm, the West Bank is burning, Iran is stuck, and Israel's answer is campaigning. Prof. Michal Bar-Asher Siegal on what the wait costs.
The US broke Iran's regime. Now it's time to let the Persian people finish the job - opinion
The US has to remain strong enough to make Iran's regime afraid, smart enough to know when to pull its troops back, and patient enough to let the Persian people finish what military pressure began.
Error #404: ‘Leader not found’: No one has seen Mojtaba Khamenei, so who's running Iran? - opinion
After months of silence, the Islamic Republic finally released footage of its elusive supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. The clip was less than 15 seconds long, undated, and location undisclosed...
Iran establishes Tehran court for ‘moral security’ as it tightens monitoring of hijab compliance
BBC Persian reported that the announcement comes amid the renewed presence of morality police and heightened street harassment of women perceived to be violating Iran’s compulsory dress code.
UAE suspends trade, financial transactions with Iran after attacks
The decision follows a spate of attacks on UAE-owned tankers and Tehran's rejection of talks with the US.
Economic pressure can buy Israel time. Mistaking it for a strategy would squander it - opinion
A blockade would impose real costs on Tehran and make Israel safer. But weakening Iran is not the same as toppling the regime. It is the difference between buying time and solving the problem.
Netanyahu brands UK ‘Islamic Republic of Britain’ as tensions grow over Iran war
Netanyahu also recalled a phrase someone had said that "the first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons will be the Islamic Republic of Britain."
Netanyahu's ‘Islamic Republic of Britain’ remark reveals how Israel views Europe - analysis
Was this comment diplomatic? Obviously not. Was it a sweeping exaggeration? Certainly. Does it reflect Netanyahu’s view of Britain? Probably far more accurately than the usual diplomatic niceties do.
