Islamic Republic

The West must back Reza Pahlavi's Iran transition plan - opinion

Reza Pahlavi and his team guarantee renewal. The West must recognize and support it, as the first Iranian-designed road map with broad public support and input.

 Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last Shah of Iran, speaks during a press conference about the situation in Iran and the need to support Iranians, in Paris, France, June 23, 2025.
IS THE clock ticking for the Islamic Republic regime in Iran? There is a danger that the collapse of the regime could lead to civil war, a new report by the Henry Jackson Society warned.

Iran's looming collapse: Dangers of civil war, regional instability

Israelis block road 531 while attending a protest calling for the release of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, August 26, 2025.

Remains of second Gaza hostage recovered identified, Hamas confirms Mohammed Sinwar killed in May

 Houthi protesters hold weapons during a demonstration in Sanaa, Yemen, May 30, 2025

Houthis are expanding force of Iran, and global threat - opinion


Iran is waging a war on the West, and Australian antisemitism is the latest front - analysis

The regime's operations in Australia show how they have been waging a war on the West and Diaspora Jews using criminal proxy groups, the same way they have backed groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah.

A protester raises a portriat of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei across the Sydney Harbour Bridge during a pro-Palestinian rally against Israel's actions and the ongoing food shortages in the Gaza Strip, in Sydney on August 3, 2025

Islamic Republic may reduce uranium enrichment to avoid UK sanctions - Telegraph

The Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary, Ali Larijani, is the leading official to lower the country's uranium enrichment to 20% purity, down from 60%.

Pictures of Iranian military commanders, nuclear scientists and others killed in Israeli strikes are displayed in Behesht Zahra Cemetery in southern Tehran, Iran, July 11, 2025

'King of Kings': The rise and fall of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi - review

Anderson portrays the shah as a complex, Shakespearean figure – arrogant but weak, ambitious for his country yet blind to the growing unrest among his people. 'A soft man masquerading as a hard one.'

Mohammad Reza Pahlavi

Iran holds military drills after big losses in war with Israel

Israel largely destroyed Iran's air defenses during the war, and much of its stockpile of ballistic weapons is believed to have been damaged by Israeli strikes.

A missile is launched during an air defense drill in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on January 12, 2025.

The single negotiation goal with Iran should be complete dismantlement of nuclear program - opinion

Trump’s ultimatum to Tehran is clear: accept American terms or face the consequences.

 A satellite view shows an overview of Fordow underground complex, after the US struck the underground nuclear facility, near Qom, Iran June 22, 2025.

Iran cannot completely cut cooperation with IAEA, foreign minister says

Iran's parliament passed legislation suspending cooperation with the IAEA and stipulating that any future inspections will need a green light from Tehran's Supreme National Security Council.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri (unseen), in Beirut, Lebanon, June 3, 2025.

Drone activity above Iran shuts down local GPS system - report

Hashemi said in a televised statement that "these outages affected the quality of communications and business."

The Strait of Hormuz and a 'No Entry' sign are visible on the screen.

Iran faces tough choice: Drink from the poisoned chalice or risk more strikes - analysis

Tehran often seemed to try to bluff its way forward, pretending it had lost nothing and was not much weaker in the world's eyes, while demanding "compensation" for the war.

Iran’s Supreme Leader  Ali Khamenei attends a memorial ceremony in Tehran last week for military commanders and scientists killed in the war with Israel in June. Iran is down but not out, says the writer.

S. African, Islamic Republic of Iran officials meet to deepen military ties, pro-IRGC sources say

The officials, in particular, were Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Abdolrahim Mousavi and South African National Defense Force Chief General Rudzani Maphwanya.

 Maj. Gen. Amir Hatami replaced Abdolrahim Mousavi who was recently appointed the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces after Israel killed the former chief of staff.

Latent in Gaza: Unseen risks of Palestinian statehood - opinion

A Palestinian state would impact the continuously changing balance of power between Israel and Iran and its proxies.

IRANIAN ARMY Commander-in-Chief Amir Hatami attends a meeting at an undisclosed location in Iran in June. A Palestinian state would impact the balance of power between  Israel and Iran, and Israel and Iranian proxies, says the writer.

IRGC blocks popular Iranian classifieds website IPO over founder's criticism of the gov't - report

The platform, which has nearly 38 million active users, was blocked from making the move by the IRGC because of its chairman being "outspoken" and "independent-minded."

People walk outside the Tehran Stock Exchange building, Iran, January 17, 2016.