Iran’s president-elect’s praising voters for delivering a "resounding punch to the mouth" of those calling to boycott the polls, has ignited a firestorm of reactions from the public.
Violence between Iranians and the country's Afghan community is spiralling with two deaths of Iranians in a week fueling calls for the expulsion of possibly millions of illegal immigrants.
Last week, former Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif advocated for diversity in selecting the new cabinet, despite the Islamic Republic's history of repressing dissent and even internal critics.
Iran's outgoing ICT Minister Issa Zarepour has tried to mislead President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian about the reason why Iranians are unhappy about the slow Internet speed.
The outgoing UN special human rights rapporteur Iran called for a comprehensive international investigation into the systematic human rights violations committed by Iranian authorities during the early 1980s and the 1988 massacres.
A Chinese tanker linked to Iranian oil smuggling activities, was located after it was involved in a collision with a Singaporean ship on Friday.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) have intercepted a Togo-flagged, UAE-managed products tanker carrying 1,500 tons of marine gas oil, British security firm Ambrey said on Monday.
Iran’s former foreign minister and current senior aide to the new president, Javad Zarif, has endorsed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s stance on upholding a nuclear law that has stalled negotiations with the West.
As some of the top Democrats rally behind Vice President Kamala Harris following President Joe Biden's exit from the 2024 presidential race, questions arise about how a Harris presidency would tackle the complex challenges posed by Iran.
Ayatollah Mohammad-Mehdi Mirbagheri who endorsed ultra-hardliner Saeed Jalili in Iran's recent snap elections has come under attack for his extreme views. Such attacks may relate to his alleged leadership ambitions.
The rapid escalation of anti-Afghan sentiments in Iran in recent weeks and demands to expel millions of Afghans may be one of the most urgent problems facing the newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Two months after the helicopter crash that killed Iran’s late President Ebrahim Raisi, the incident remains shrouded in mystery with many unanswered questions, as the government's investigation has been non-transparent.
Iran and Sudan exchanged ambassadors on Sunday, nine months after they agreed to restore diplomatic relations following a seven-year hiatus.
The Islamic Republic has increased its intelligence ministry's budget by tenfold under late President Ebrahim Raisi amid a severe economic crisis plaguing the nation.
Iran's Oil Minister Javad Owji has claimed a major gas import deal with Russia as the country suffers from serious power shortages, without saying how the gas can reach Iran.
Iran’s Supreme Leader has defended a bill passed by the Iranian parliament in 2020 which played a significant role in preventing the revival of the JCPOA nuclear agreement.
As Iran’s Houthi militia launched a surface-to-surface missile towards the Red Sea town of Eilat Sunday, intercepted by Israel’s Arrow 3 missile defence system, experts ask why Friday’s attack on Tel Aviv went undetected for 2,600 kilometers.
Despite Iran's strict Islamic laws governing sexual behavior, an expansive underground industry of massage services is seemingly becoming a front for prostitution, while a simple hijab violation can lead to violent arrest.
Persian language social media is abuzz with the revelation that the Iranian host of a popular crime podcast has allegedly murdered his wife and then committed suicide in Canada.
During Friday prayers in Tehran, a group of worshippers hurled sharp insults at Mohammad Javad Zarif, amid intensifying pressure on newly elected Masoud Pezeshkian from hardline factions as he navigates his cabinet formation.
Some of the most frequently voiced expectations for President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian include curbing inflation, tackling unemployment, easing Internet access, and eliminating heavy-handed enforcement of compulsory hijab.