Who is competing to become Iran’s president in the run-off election? Two candidates are left in the race, Saeed Jalili and Masoud Pezeshkian. What camps do they represent? Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2024
Will Iran’s foreign policy change under a new president? The two candidates offer different approches, but whoever wins won’t be the sole decision-maker in Iran’s system. Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2024
Iran presidency still up for grabs as conservatives negotiate pre-election Candidates can technically announce their withdrawal until the time of the election on Friday morning. Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2024
Iranian Regime Accused Of Dodging U.S. Sanctions On Nuclear Programs NCRI report reveals Iran's attempts to evade U.S. sanctions on nuclear programs through university linked to IRGC. Top News · Jun 26, 2024
Canada lists Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as terrorist group Move comes five years after US did so and will add to pressure on European governments to follow suit The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2024
Canada lists Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps as terrorist group Canada asks residents in Iran to come back home The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024
Canada lists Iran Revolutionary Guards as ‘terrorist’ group Ottawa cites the IRGC’s ties to Hamas and Hezbollah, accusing Iran of ‘complete disregard for human rights’. Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2024
Who’s in the running to be Iran’s next president? Six candidates have been approved to run for the presidency in an election to be held on June 28. Al Jazeera · Jun 11, 2024
How much will a presidential election reveal about Iran’s future? Who is allowed to run will be key to understanding whether political elite want to govern the country or manage crises. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2024
Canada Holds Key To Designating Iran's Revolutionary Guard A Terrorist Organization The death of Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, has once again brought the focus on the role of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as the fulcrum of the survival of the regime. International Business Times · Jun 6, 2024
Iran: president’s death has set hardliners jostling for position to replace ageing supreme leader The death of Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, in a helicopter crash in May plunged Iran into political uncertainly. Raisi’s death has set off an intense power struggle within the Islamic Republic. The Conversation · Jun 4, 2024
Israeli Strikes In Aleppo Kill Iranian Revolutionary Guard Advisor Israeli strikes in Aleppo result in the death of an IRGC advisor, raising concerns of escalation in the volatile Middle East region. Top News · Jun 4, 2024
Labour expected to proscribe Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as 550 parliamentarians demand action Ahead of the dissolution of Parliament 550 MPs and peers from across parties have demanded a dramatic change in foreign policy with Iran The Independent UK · May 27, 2024
President Raisi's death casts shadow over diplomatic tensions with Turkey Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi was laid to rest on Thursday, concluding days of funeral rites attended by thousands of mourners after his death in a helicopter crash last week. Experts say the tragedy may well increase tensions between Iran and Turkey, both vying for influence in the Middle East. Radio France Internationale · May 25, 2024
France 24 · May 21, 2024 Iran’s hardline Paydari Front eyes a political vacuum after Raisi’s death As Iran heads for a snap presidential poll following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, the Paydari Front, a little-known but influential ultra-conservative party, is seeking to extend its hold on state institutions. That could spell bad news for Iranians who want more liberties and for…
International Business Times · May 21, 2024 Pahlavi Is Iran's Version Of 'The Man Who Wasn't There' The antics of Reza Pahlavi, the son of the deposed and detested Shah of Iran, are remindful of the poem "The Man Who Wasn't There" by the American Hugh Mearns.
The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024 Ebrahim Raisi was no moderate, but his death may mean Iran becomes even more hardline Who will be the next supreme leader isn’t clear. But the regime is unlikely to extend its hand to anyone but ultra-loyalists, says Lina Khatib of Chatham House
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024 No signal from helicopter that crashed killing Iran’s president, Turkish minister says Initial investigation by rescue group finds ageing aircraft either did not have transponder fitted or had it turned off
Al Jazeera · May 20, 2024 What comes next for Iran after the death of President Raisi? The deaths of the president and other officials in a helicopter crash are not likely to lead to major policy changes.
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024 Iran: who holds power now the president is dead? Three men look set to climb the ranks in a reshuffle including Mohammad Mokhber who has been named the interim president
France 24 · May 20, 2024 Iran's President Raisi, a symbol of the 'growing rift' between the regime and its people President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash comes at a turbulent time in Iran’s history as the country struggles with both internal dissent and rising regional insecurity. FRANCE 24 discusses Raisi’s legacy and the impact of his sudden death with Jonathan Piron, a historian specialising in Iran.
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024 Iran’s supreme leader sets its hardline foreign policies: expect more of the same Experts say shift in direction, including on nuclear issue, is unlikely after death of president and foreign minister
Top News · May 11, 2024 Iran's Secret Drone Site Uncovered In Qom Region MEK uncovers Iranian drone site training proxies with advanced Mohajer drones, posing regional security threats.
The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2024 ‘I decided to not let anybody silence my voice’: the journalists in exile but still at risk Threats from the state have led many journalists across the world to flee their home countries to report from elsewhere. But, for many, the intimidation did not stop when they left
The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2024 Iran seems like it’s in escalation mode – but all-out war with Israel is the last thing it wants The country is on the defensive. While Israel has ironclad support from its allies, Tehran is vulnerable and isolated, says Lina Khatib of Soas University of London