A shadowy new ultraconservative party calling itself the Society of Revolutionary Clerics is staking a place in Iranian politics well to the right of Saeed Jalili, the main standard bearer of opposition to the current relatively moderate government.
A pivotal aspect in choosing a successor to Ali Khamenei, the ultimate authority in Iran and Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, will involve assessing the candidates' religious knowledge and credentials.
The state TV appearance of former Iranian Industry Minister Reza Fatemi-Amin, impeached and dismissed during the previous administration, has sparked criticism for the station's platforming a potential criminal.
The head of Iran's state broadcaster said on Tuesday that one of its journalists has been detained by Israel.
The Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces said on Tuesday that the country's military is fully prepared for any potential conflict, including in the domain of cyber warfare.
Amnesty International has raised alarm over the imminent risk of execution faced by two political prisoners following their transfer from Tehran’s Evin prison to Ghezel Hesar prison in Alborz province on Sunday.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized US President Donald Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to other nations, countering with the suggestion that Israelis should be resettled in Greenland.
Tehran's Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against political commentator Sadegh Zibakalam following a speech he delivered in Doha which has enraged the government.
The year 2025 began with festive fireworks and colorful lights around the globe. In Iran, it was marked by the execution of at least 19 individuals across the country, according to Iran Human Rights (IHR NGO).
The United States for the first time ever spared Iran criticism for its human rights record at the 48th Session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on Friday.
The 2001 gas supply agreement between the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) and the UAE-based Crescent Gas Corporation (CGC) remains one of the most controversial topics in Iranian politics.
The new CIA director John Ratcliffe is a vocal proponent of a firm stance against Iran who has called on Washington to follow Israel’s lead in dealing with Tehran.
Online gold-selling platforms are gaining traction in Iran, offering fractional ownership of the precious metal as an accessible option for those grappling with financial instability.
Iran's judiciary has refuted claims suggesting that Babak Zanjani, the convicted business magnate at the heart of a major corruption scandal, has been granted release, saying that his status has not changed.
As Tehran and Moscow continue military cooperation, Iran has acquired advanced Sukhoi-35 fighter jets from Russia to bolster its military capabilities, Iran's state-affiliated Student News Network reported on Monday.
Two Israeli soldiers have been accused of spying for Iran while one operated the country’s Iron Dome air defense system, sharing highly classified footage of it in operation.
Rising drug costs are putting essential medicines out of reach for many Iranians with three in ten leaving pharmacies without their medications, according to the Iranian Pharmacists Association.
Iran has accused the United States of obstructing progress on the nuclear issue through pressure exerted on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
President Donald Trump’s decision to pause all US foreign aid has left human rights activists concerned about its impact on Iran-related programs, with some saying the order could help Tehran further restrict its people’s access to information.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-Ravanchi said on Monday that Tehran is "engaging and consulting" regarding President Donald Trump's policies toward Iran and has ideas and plans in place to address them.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday that his country would propose the European Union issue sanctions against Iranian officials responsible for the detention of French citizens in Iran.