Islamic Republic

Iran's decision to release seized Talara tanker opens many questions about Hormuz safety - analysis

The incident shows how easily Iran can still harass shipping. It’s unclear whether Iran received a warning from the US or released the vessel for other reasons.

 AN IRANIAN military ship takes part in a drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz, in 2022.
 A female air force crew member preparing to strike Iran, June 2025.

Israel spied on Iran air defense movement ahead of succesful Operation Rising Lion - N12

People walk in Tajrish Bazaar in Tehran, Iran, November 14, 2025.

Iran's dual reality: As veil restrictions ease, political crackdown deepens - analysis

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attends a meeting with students in Tehran, Iran, November 3, 2025

Israel has limited time to act against Iranian regime, senior official warns


‘Fighting Israel is not like fighting the Taliban’: Inside Iran post-12-Day War

"The government and people seem stuck in a position of uncertainty where they are neither fully in peace nor at war. In a sense, the entirety of Iran has been trapped in a 'Groundhog Day' scenario."

 Iranian flags fly as fire and smoke from an Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot rise, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025.

Iran arrests Iranian-American Jew for visiting Israel - NYT

Hekmati, a 70-year-old resident of Long Island, New York, has been held in Evin Prison since July.

Kemran Hekmati, pictured in a family photo. Iran charged the 70-year-old Jewish Iranian-American for traveling to Israel.

A crumbling empire: Is the Iranian Revolution finally at an end? - opinion

The struggle between Israel and Iran is not over; it has merely entered a cautious waiting phase. Israel must ensure that Iran never returns to that path again.

IRANIAN SUPREME LEADER Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a televised address in Tehran in September 2025.

Iran's Intelligence Ministry publishes alleged location of anti-regime TV station in Tel Aviv

Iran's Intelligence Ministry claims to have found a TV studio in Tel Aviv belonging to London-based anti-regime outlet Iran International, and published photographs of contributor's residences.

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Far-Left group hosts vigil for killed Hamas leader, October 7 architect Yahya Sinwar in NYC

The vigil, which had a banner saying "Glory to the Axis of Resistance," also included numerous photos of other notable terror leaders, some of whom are still alive and others who were killed.

Vigil for slain Hamas terrorist leader Yahya Sinwar that was held in The Bronx.

From Khomeini to Khamenei, Iran’s leaders weaponized messianic belief in every war - opinion

For millions of Iranians, the return of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini from his exile in Paris to Tehran marked a messianic moment.

THEN-IRANIAN PRESIDENT Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attends a UN General Assembly meeting on rule of law in 2012.

23-year-old Dead Sea hotel employee arrested under suspicion of spying for Iran

Additionally, indictments were filed against two others who were reportingly working with the Islamic Republic.

 Dead Sea

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi launches ‘We Take Back Iran’ system on Mehregan, rallying opposition

Pahlavi announced the "We Take Back Iran" system to organize opposition, expose corruption, and support Iran’s national campaign.

 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 Iranian regime on the verge of collapse? - opinion

So, despite Pahlavi’s wishful thinking, the Iranian regime remains deeply entrenched, and – unfortunately, in many people’s opinion – seems far from the verge of collapse.

 Iranian flags fly as fire and smoke from an Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot rise, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025.

Iran's clerical leaders face existential crisis amid nuclear deadlock

Iran faces mounting unrest and economic pain after UN sanctions snap back, as fears grow over Israeli strikes and stalled nuclear talks with the West.

Iranian clerics pass in front of an anti-US mural during the 45th anniversary of the US expulsion from Iran, in Tehran, November 3, 2024; illustrative.

Israel and Iran: Can they go from rivals to partners? - opinion

In this imagined moment, a plane from Tel Aviv lands in Tehran. The pilot, in Hebrew and with an emotional voice, announces, 'Welcome to Iran.'

Illustrative image of Iran and Israel on fists.