Tehran

UN nuclear watchdog back in Iran, no deal yet on inspections

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi told Fox News on Tuesday that "the first team of IAEA inspectors is back in Iran," but that the agency was still discussing how to resume inspections.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) logo and Iranian flag is seen in this illustration taken June 16, 2025.
IAEA board and chief Rafael Grossi hold exceptional meeting about Israel's strikes on Iran, June 16, 2025

Austria boosts IAEA chief's security detail amid fears of Iranian attempt on his life - WSJ

 AUSTRALIAN PRIME Minister Anthony Albanese inspects the damage at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, guided by Rabbi Moshe Khan, president of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria.

Now Australia has ousted Iran's envoy - will the country actually tackle antisemitism? - editorial

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (R) speaks next to Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong (L) during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, August 11, 2025.

Australia slams Israeli claims on Iran envoy expulsion as 'complete nonsense'


Iran is prepared for another war with Israel, response will be even stronger, FM Araghchi warns

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called for Arab nations to cut relations with Israel in support of Gaza during an interview with the Saudi-owned newspaper Asharq al-Awsat.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets with ambassadors in Tehran, July 12, 2025; illustrative.

Iranian forces kill six militants in the southeast, state media says

Iran's southeast has been the scene of sporadic clashes between security forces and armed groups, including Sunni militants and separatists who say they are fighting for greater rights and autonomy.

 A demonstrator holds a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Iraqi people attend a rally to show solidarity with Iran, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, in the Shi'ite district of Kadhimiya, Baghdad, Iraq, June 21, 2025.

'System Shock': The secret IAF protocol that brought Iran's air defenses to its knees

Israel’s Operation Rising Lion included a daring air force strike over Tehran, part of a secret plan to destabilize Iran’s defenses and leadership system.

An IAF jet prepares to depart prior to the strikes on military targets in Iran. October 26, 2024.

Iran says it will continue talks with IAEA after curbing access

Last month, Iran enacted a law passed by parliament suspending cooperation with the IAEA.

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei in front of Iranian flag. (illustration)

Tehran accuses Israel of assasination attempt on Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

A senior Iranian political official told state media that an IDF strike on an Iranian national security council meeting was an attempt on Pezeshkian's life.

 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a meeting with members of the Iranian Navy in Tehran, Iran, May 17, 2025.

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.

Iran sends nuclear scientists into hiding after 12 day war - report

The scientists are reportedly no longer being permitted to teach or live in their family homes, and are being moved to the capital or northern coastal cities.

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

Scorching heat in Iran forces closure of public buildings, banks

The closure of banks, government offices and other public buildings will affect the provinces of Mazandaran, Markazi, Yazd, Semnan, Kermanshah and Razavi Khorasan, along with the capital.

Children cool off under water sprinklers as they attend a ceremony to mark Ashura, the holiest day on the Shi'ite Muslim calendar, in Tehran, Iran July 6, 2025.

Iran sets up new defense council in wake of war with Israel

The defense council will be chaired by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and consists of the heads of the three government branches, senior armed forces commanders, and relevant ministries.

 Iranian Army commander-in-chief Amir Hatami attends a meeting in the Iranian Army's War Command Room at an undisclosed location in Iran, June 23, 2025

Iranian dissidents take major step in Munich: Mass turn out for Iran Freedom Committee - opinion

For 12 hours, Iranian dissidents and their allies discussed the situation in Iran.

 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.

Islamic Republic’s defense shake-up: Tehran revives council not seen since Iran-Iraq War - analysis

One month after Israeli strikes cripple Iranian air defenses, Khamenei turns to old playbook with new power center.

Iranians carry a banner bearing the images of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a rally in his support, as Shiite Muslims attend the "Tasua" (ninth day) mourning ritual to commemorate martyrdom of Prophet Mohammad's grandson Imam Hussein.