What is drawing Tehran and Riyadh together?
The Saudi Crown Prince’s firm call this week for Israel to “cease all hostile actions on Iranian territory” surprised many, sparking questions about what is drawing the longtime rivals closer.
No matter Trump, the problem is our own leaders, Iranians say
Donald Trump won. Some Iranians are thrilled, seeing him as a catalyst for the collapse of the Islamic Republic. Others are gutted, thinking Kamala Harris would have meant less sanctions and some relief from unbearable economic pressure.
Saturday, 11/09/2024 Khamenei faces stark choices in new Trump era, say Iran pundits
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei faces numerous challenges with few possible options as he struggles to digest Donald Trump’s return to the presidency, which he did not expect.
Friday, 11/08/2024 Iran faces hardline Trump appointees in the incoming administration
President-elect Donald Trump’s high-level appointments may signal the direction and tone of his policies toward Iran's Islamic government in the coming weeks, though he has shared little about his immediate intentions.
Friday, 11/08/2024 Hardline Iran lawmaker defends unrestricted internet access for officials
An Iranian lawmaker behind parliamentary efforts to restrict internet access for citizens has defended his and other officials’ frequent use of banned social media apps, claiming it is necessary to “defend” the establishment.
Thursday, 11/07/2024 Iran International's audience weighs impact of Trump win on Iran’s future
Some Iran International viewers inside the country expressed cautious optimism about Donald Trump’s re-election, hoping his return might increase US pressure on the Islamic Republic, while others remained skeptical.
Thursday, 11/07/2024 Iran's Woman, Life, Freedom movement regains spotlight
When an Iranian university student stripped down to her underwear—a move that drew global attention from figures like Richard Branson to Nobel Peace laureates—her protest refocused attention on the Woman, Life, Freedom movement.
Thursday, 11/07/2024 Trump's victory intensifies challenges for Iranian president
Iranian politicians and activists predict tougher days for President Masoud Pezeshkian after Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections and prospects of negotiations to lift sanctions waning.
Wednesday, 11/06/2024 Iranian officials and politicians send mixed signals on nukes
At the end of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's November 2 speech to a handpicked audience, a young man described by media as "a student" urged him to equip Iran with nuclear weapons. Khamenei replied, "Iran will be armed with whatever we need to confront the enemies."
Wednesday, 11/06/2024 US ELECTION PODCAST: Iranian-Americans who feel betrayed by Democratic party
Nikki Namdar is a left-leaning, liberal activist, who believes in a woman’s right to choose. She’s also Iranian- American and Jewish but in 2024 she’s voting for Donald Trump.
Wednesday, 11/06/2024 Iran state media weighs US election impact on stalled economy
As Americans head to the polls to elect a new president, voices on Iranian state media largely dismissed the impact of the result on an economy battered by US-led sanctions.
Tuesday, 11/05/2024 What Iranians hope for from a new US president
As Americans head to the polls on Tuesday, many in Iran are closely watching the election, with some hoping Harris will pursue rapprochement and ease economic hardship while others count on Trump to renew maximum pressure and degrade the ruling system.
Tuesday, 11/05/2024 Once outspoken, Khamenei goes silent on US election
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has remained unusually silent on the current US presidential election, despite having commented on nearly every past race over his 35-year tenure, frequently condemning the US political system.
Tuesday, 11/05/2024 IMF predicts continued economic turmoil in Iran
The latest report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicates that economic turmoil in Iran is expected to persist, with some indicators worsening significantly compared to previous years.
Monday, 11/04/2024