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Elderly New York Jewish man among four Americans held prisoner in Iran - New York Times

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry said in a statement on Monday that the Islamic Regime had arrested 20 people alleged to be members of Israel’s Mossad. 

People attend a rally in support of the people of Gaza, after Friday prayers in Tehran, Iran, July 25, 2025
A RALLY in support of Gaza’s people takes place after Friday prayers in Tehran last week. The writer asks: Why is the Iranian regime spending billions on foreign proxies when there is no bread in the shops and no water in the villages?

Iran’s water crisis: will it bring down the regime? - Opinion

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei meets with the head and officials of the Judiciary Branch in the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah, Tehran, July 16, 2025.

Iran's Khamenei accuses West of using nuclear demands as an excuse for confrontation

 (L-R) Defense Minister Israel Katz, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

'We'll reach you personally': Katz threatens Khamenei from IAF base


Khamenei mourns top military leaders, 40 days after Israeli targeted assassinations

The ‘future will show that both our military & scientific advancements will move forward with greater momentum than before toward lofty horizons,’ Iran’s supreme leader told the crowd.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei meets with the head and officials of the Judiciary Branch in the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah, Tehran, July 16, 2025.

Iran executes two members of banned group Mujahideen-e-Khalq for targeting infrastructure

The report didn't say whether the defendants' actions took place during last month's war with Israel, during which Tehran accused opposition groups like MEK of providing support to Israel.

The flag of the Mujahideen-e-Khalq (MEK) is pictured at a demonstration at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, near the UN headquarters during the visit of Iran's then-president Ebrahim Raisi in New York City, US, September 19, 2023.

Iran considering relocating its capital over severe water shortage - report

At least 20 of Iran’s 31 provinces are now suffering a water crisis.

The Amir Kabir dam along the Karaj river in Iran's northern Alborz mountain range is pictured on June 1, 2025.

Iran lays down conditions for resumption of nuclear talks with US

The Iranian diplomat said talks could resume if Tehran's NPT rights are recognized, US builds trust, and guarantees negotiations won't lead to renewed military action.

Iranian, American flags against backdrop of Iranian nuclear site. (illustration)

Iran agrees to visit by team from UN nuclear watchdog in coming weeks

"The delegation will come to Iran to discuss the modality, not to go to the (nuclear) sites," Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister told reporters.

IAEA board and chief Rafael Grossi hold exceptional meeting about Israel's strikes on Iran, June 16, 2025

Iran says it warned away US destroyer but US dismisses account

A crew member could be heard issuing what appeared to be a radio warning to the US warship to change course, saying it was approaching Iranian territorial waters.

In this handout photo provided by the U.S. Navy, the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) launches a missile from the aft missile deck during Multisail 17 on March 7, 2017 in the Philippine Sea.

Russia sends message to Iran as joint naval drill launched in Caspian Sea

Russia sought to do this naval drill primarily to show it is still interested in joint cooperation with Iran.

Members of the Russian Navy attend the joint Navy exercise of Iran, China and Russia in the Gulf of Oman, Iran, in this handout image obtained on March 12, 2025; illustrative.

Iran expands crackdown on civilians, top officials 'change safe houses every night'

A domestic security crackdown in Iran following the war with Israel has left locals believe "the Islamic regime was "taking revenge on its citizens after being defeated by Israel."

A member of Iranian militia forces (Basij) gestures during an anti-Israeli march in Tehran, Iran, January 10, 2025; illustrative.

Trump hints at 'good news' regarding Gaza as Israel shows flexibility in hostage talks

Sirens by Dead Sea after Houthi missile launch • Shas exits Netanyahu's gov't,• Syrian Druze leaders reach ceasefire in Sweida • Israel's Druze community infiltrates Syria •

Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025

Israel bombed Iran, Tehran still refuses to talk about its nuke program, what’s next? - analysis

Three weeks after the Israel-Iran War ended, Khamenei expelled the IAEA, refused US nuclear talks, and appears undecided on reconstituting nuclear and missile programs.

 An illustrative image of the silhouettes of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to a backdrop of their respective countries' flags.

Blast caused by gas leak injures seven in Iranian city of Qom

The director of Qom's fire department said four residential units were damaged in the blast.

 Reported explosion in the city of Qom, south of Iran, July 14, 2025.