Tehran
Iran losing control over Houthis as proxy has 'gone rogue,' officials say
Tensions between Tehran and the Houthis reportedly escalated in April, after Iran failed to respond during heavy US strikes.
The paradox of Iranian wealth: Why high exports are failing the people - opinion
Following Israel's strike on its top military commander, the ball is in Hezbollah's court - opinion
Iranian general claims Israel, US spy via Tehran surveillance cameras
Iran’s president calls relocating capital 'unavoidable' amid overcrowding and water shortages
The government has identified the underdeveloped Makran region in southeastern Iran as a possible new capital. No timeline for the move has been announced.
Iran asks for Saudi help in reviving nuclear talks with Trump in letter to MBS
Saudi Arabia's growing political weight and deepening security ties with Washington endow Riyadh with leverage few others in the Middle East possess.
Iranian nuke experts, scientists conducted second secret visit to Russia last year, FT reveals
The revelations come amid heightened tensions over Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran giving up on nuclear uranium enrichment shows Khamenei has gone off the deep end - analysis
60% enriched uranium will continue to remain useless for an extensive period of time if Tehran doesn't start to invest billions more into resources.
Iran's dual reality: As veil restrictions ease, political crackdown deepens - analysis
The authorities' strategy is calculated: relax visible restrictions to soothe public opinion amid Iran's growing economic isolation, while quietly intensifying a crackdown on political dissent.
Thirsty nation: How water mismanagement could topple Iran's leadership - analysis
Tehran's dams are failing due to decades of human error, not just climate change. The deepening water crisis risks nationwide protests, fueling opposition plans for a new government.
Tehran taps run dry as water crisis deepens across Iran
The head of Tehran’s Regional Water Company said that water levels had fallen 43% from last year, leaving the Amir Kabir Dam at just 8% of capacity.
Israel has limited time to act against Iranian regime, senior official warns
A senior Israeli official suggests the need to act before Trump's presidency concludes, as tensions rise over Iran's nuclear and missile programs.
Israeli authorities arrest Tel Aviv resident suspected of spying for Iran
The 27-year-old resident of Tel Aviv photographed sensitive locations, including the location of a missile impact site in Ramat Gan, investigations found.
‘Fighting Israel is not like fighting the Taliban’: Inside Iran post-12-Day War
"The government and people seem stuck in a position of uncertainty where they are neither fully in peace nor at war. In a sense, the entirety of Iran has been trapped in a 'Groundhog Day' scenario."
Iran arrests Iranian-American Jew for visiting Israel - NYT
Hekmati, a 70-year-old resident of Long Island, New York, has been held in Evin Prison since July.