Islamic Republic

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

Ignoring the Houthis invites their expansion beyond Yemen’s borders, destabilizing the Arabian Peninsula, the Horn of Africa, and international markets.

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

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

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

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

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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.

Iran executes man accused of passing information on nuclear scientist to Israel - report

Executions of Iranians convicted of spying for Israel have significantly increased this year, with at least eight death sentences carried out in recent months.

 Iranian spy in intelligence agency control room uses military tech to identify threats during Arab Israeli conflict. Mossad secret agent uses software to do war covert operations

Ali Larijani appointed as secretary of Iran's top security body - Fars news

Larijani is a seasoned conservative and confidant of Khamenei.

Ali Larijani, former chairman of the parliament of Iran, walks after meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut, Lebanon November 15, 2024.

Iran’s theater of victimhood: How the Islamic Republic poisons minds and nations - opinion

The Iranian regime is not content to manipulate its own people; its ambitions extend to beguiling the West with a narrative of victimhood.

A MEMORIAL rally for Iranian military commanders and scientists killed in the war with Israel takes place in Tehran this week. The mullahs demand obedience and complicity, says the writer.