Iran’s President Raisi killed in a helicopter crash: What we know so far A helicopter carrying Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and FM crashed while travelling back from East Azerbaijan province. Al Jazeera · May 19, 2024
Islamic State claims responsibility for Iran attack Iranian authorities revise down death toll in the bloodiest attack since the 1979 Islamic Revolution to 84; Islamic State claims responsibility The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024
Why is the Shalamcheh-Basra railroad so important to Iran and Iraq? Tehran and Baghdad begin construction of rail link after decades of planning, but challenges remain. Al Jazeera · Sep 6, 2023
Iran Vice President: Raisi Accepts Invitation to Visit Saudi Arabia Iranian Vice President Mohammad Mokhber revealed that President Ebrahim Raisi has accepted an invitation to visit Saudi Arabia. He made the announcement hours after Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held telephone talks on Sunday. The FMs discussed the future steps… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 4, 2023
Iran Unable to Curb Currency Fall against US Dollar Iran’s Interior Minister Ahmed Vahidi has accused “enemies” of standing behind the devaluation of the Iranian rial against foreign currencies, especially the US dollar. Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 27, 2023
Iranian Parliament Discusses a Record Drop in Local Currency The Iranian parliament held a closed session on the record decline of the Iranian riyal against foreign currencies as the dollar continues its record-breaking high. The parliament held an extraordinary session with Vice President Mohammad Mokhber, Economy Minister Ehsan Khandouzi, and Central Bank Governor Mohammadreza Farzin. A spokesman for the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 26, 2023
Iranian Hardliners Demand Vice President’s Dismissal Iran’s ultraconservatives are seeking to bring down Vice President Mohammad Mokhber, given their constant feeling of vulnerability and threat due to the government's economic failures. The economic failure of President Ebrahim Raisi’s government has become clear to most Iranians, including the ultraconservatives or hardliners who fully backed him a year… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 15, 2022
Reports: Iran Building Collapse Sparks Anti-government Protests Iranian protesters chanting anti-government slogans took to the streets of several cities including southwestern Abadan where a building collapse blamed on widespread corruption killed at least 24 people, news agencies and social media said. Demonstrators vented their anger at Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, chanting "Death to Khamenei", late on Thursday… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 27, 2022
Iran building collapse sparks anti-government protests - reports Iranian protesters chanting anti-government slogans took to the streets of several cities including southwestern Abadan where a building collapse blamed on widespread corruption killed at least 24 people, news agencies and social media said. Reuters · May 27, 2022