President Trump Is Bold, Brave, and Right on the Iran War He defied almost all his advisors, including Vice President J.D. Vance, and has done all the right things on the Iran War. Reason · Sep 11
Man who stabbed Salman Rushdie found guilty of terrorism charges Hadi Matar was convicted of federal terrorism charges for the 2022 attack on author Salman Rushdie. Prosecutors stated the assault was incited by death threats over Rushdie's novel "The Satanic Verses." Matar, already serving a state sentence, faces life imprisonment for his federal conviction. The jury deliberated for only two… The Economic Times · Jul 30
Salman Rushdie’s attacker goes on trial again in federal case centered on decades-old ‘fatwa’ The attempted murder case against Matar focused on the details of the knife attack while the federal one delves more into questions of motive The Independent UK · Jul 22
Salman Rushdie attacker faces US terrorism trial Hadi Matar, already serving 25 years for attempted murder, denies federal charges that could bring a life sentence The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
Terrorism trial set to open in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie The man who was convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie is going on trial again The Independent UK · Jul 22
Mojtaba Khamenei's absence at Ali Khamenei funeral fuels questions over Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei's absence from his father's funeral raises health and security concerns. He was appointed supreme leader after his father's death in an airstrike. Analysts suggest he may delegate more power to the Revolutionary Guards. His leadership style is expected to differ significantly from his father's. This absence indicates underlying… The Economic Times · Jul 10
‘Weaker’? Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence from father’s funeral may signal shifting role for Iran leader Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since he was wounded in the US-Israeli air strikes that killed his father and wife – even at their week-long funeral ceremonies this week. While his injuries and the threat of assassination could well have played a role… France 24 · Jul 10
‘Nobody teaches it’: Salman Rushdie points to major topic that is ignored in British schools Rushdie was honoured at cultural diplomacy organisation Liberatum’s 25th anniversary event The Independent UK · Jul 10
Extra Edition: Iran mourns Khamenei united against Trump – and uncertain of its future In today’s bonus newsletter: As the six-day funeral comes to a close with the burial of the late supreme leader, his son Mojtaba Khamenei is yet to step out of the shadows The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
What to know about the funeral and burial of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Mourners preparing for days-long funeral for the late ayatollah, who was killed in February The Independent UK · Jul 3
Ali Khamenei’s six-day funeral expected to draw millions in Iran Country’s leadership vows to never surrender as memorial on grand scale aims to relay message of resistance to world The Guardian - UK · Jul 3
Khamenei's body in cold storage since February: Why Iran fears another funeral disaster as former Supreme Leader awaits burial Iran is meticulously planning Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral to prevent the deadly crowd surges that marred previous burials. Lessons learned from the chaotic funerals of Ayatollah Khomeini and General Qasem Soleimani are shaping extensive security measures, including potential helicopter deployment and cross-border coordination with Iraq. The aim is to ensure… The Times of India · Jul 2
Stolen Revolution by Bozorgmehr Sharafedin and Yeganeh Torbati review – Iran’s recent history explained This account of the Islamic Republic and its discontents told via six contrasting lives should be required reading The Guardian - UK · Jun 10
'Profound humiliation' and a 'sinister plot': Khamenei's message as ceasefire talks with US-Israel wobble In a passionate address, Iran's Supreme Leader called for solidarity against the adversaries' schemes, emphasizing unwavering backing for the resistance front. He condemned Israel as a ‘cancerous growth’ on the regional landscape, suggesting its demise is imminent. The Times of India · Jun 4
The Conversation · Apr 2 Iran’s president appeals to Americans − but does his office still hold any real power? Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian penned an open letter to “the people of the United States” on April 1, 2026, in which he implored Americans to “look beyond” misinformation that portrayed Iran as a threat to the world.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 14 I had a ringside seat for the Iranian revolution. Foreign meddling didn’t work then either Even as the first western journalist to interview Ayatollah Khomeini, I had no inkling of what was to come. Perhaps we should have learned from history, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre
The Conversation · Mar 12 Iran’s ruling structure explained Iran’s new ruler is already a marked man.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 9 Iran’s new supreme leader brings mystery element to Middle East crisis What Mojtaba Khamenei will do with his leadership is now the key question after he succeeds his father
The Conversation · Mar 5 How does Iran go about selecting a new supreme leader? And who is in the running? The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Feb. 28, 2026, set off the process of selecting a new supreme leader. It is only the second such transition in the Islamic Republic’s 47-year history and the first since the ailing Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini transferred power to Khamenei in June 1989.
The Times of India · Mar 4 Iran crisis: Ayatollah’s son Mojtaba Khamenei elected as successor of slain Supreme Leader - report Iran's Assembly of Experts is reportedly deliberating on Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the Supreme Leader, as his successor, with the IRGC pushing for his appointment. While Mojtaba is the front-runner, some clerics express reservations due to potential targeting by the US and Israel. The selection process is ongoing amid heightened…
Euronews · Mar 3 Germany warned of Iranian sleeper cells after Tehran's fatwa on West Experts in Germany have warned that Iran-linked sleeper cells could strike in Europe after a fatwa was issued by Tehran over the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Berlin boosts vigilance and US probes possible terror attacks.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 3 The French village where Ayatollah Khomeini fomented Iran's revolution It has been nearly 50 years since the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini recorded speeches calling for an Islamic revolution from a country home in an affluent village west of Paris. But the inhabitants of Neauphle-le-Chateau have still not got over their famous guest, as the US-Israeli war against Iran puts the…
Radio France Internationale · Mar 1 Ali Khamenei's voyage: from boy cleric to Iran's man with the final word Ayatollah Ali Khamenei built Iran into a powerful force that spread its military influence across the Middle East during a 36-year reign as supreme leader that ended under a barrage of bombs on Saturday.
The Guardian - US · Mar 1 Trump’s current war on Iran picks up where a longstanding enmity left off The mutual resentments that have fueled tensions between the US and Iran have simmered for nearly half a century
Euronews · Mar 1 Years of absolute rule: Who was Ali Khamenei and how did he come to power in Iran? The most powerful man in Iran was killed on Saturday in US and Israeli air strikes on Tehran and his death leaves a power vaccum in the country. But how did Ali Khamenei rise to power and what is his legacy?