The clerical government in Iran is currently grappling with at least seven significant domestic and international crises, creating what can be described as a "mega-crisis" for the whole political system and its leadership.
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with ultimate authority over Tehran’s nuclear policy, combined strict oversight with cautious deniability in the lead-up to the 2015 nuclear deal—using a dual strategy to safeguard domestic credibility while retaining international leverage.
Critics of Iran's new hijab law say President Masoud Pezeshkian should not only refuse to take responsibility for its implementation but also try to find a way to shelve or abolish it.
An Iranian state TV interview with President Masoud Pezeshkian has sparked debate for its sharp line of questioning and well-worn remarks by a new leader facing deep economic and foreign policy challenges.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that his government cannot implement a new hijab law passed by the hardline parliament, warning that its enforcement would lead to widespread discontent in Iranian society.
Iran’s president warned on Monday that the state is short of foreign currency and without parliamentary allocation of dollars for imports, gasoline prices would rise amid the country's economic crisis.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited the homes of four senior clerics in Qom last week to secure their backing for negotiations with the West as the country finds itself ever weaker on the world stage.
Imprisoned critic of Iran's Islamic government, Mostafa Tajzadeh, has accused Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei of fueling poverty and corruption in a letter written from Tehran's Evin Prison.
Iranian citizens warn the country’s new hijab law will tighten restrictions on personal freedoms while also serving as a tool for state-driven financial exploitation.
US President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Kash Patel as FBI Director could potentially sharpen US efforts to prevent Iranian influence operations in the United States that have raised alarm since 2023.
The details of Iran's new hijab law, unveiled by media in Tehran on Saturday, including stricter measures and the potential rise of vigilantism, have deeply unsettled many Iranians.
A growing number of commentators in Iranian media are criticizing hardline politicians for rhetoric they say has strained foreign relations and deepened the country's isolation.
Iran's Attorney General's Office has warned media outlets and online activists to avoid discussions of the downfall of Tehran's ally Bashar al-Assad in Syria that could undermine domestic security.