Category: 1. Iran

Iranian officials and media have welcomed a piece of legislation required for compliance with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), though the path to removal from the watchdog’s black list remains uncertain.

On Wednesday, the Expediency…

Online platforms for temporary marriage, or sigheh, in Iran give men access to an underground sex economy that – far from totally contradicting the ruling theocracy – flourishes with a certain religious blessing.

On messaging apps like Telegram,…

Why it matters:

A potential breakthrough in indirect talks with the U.S. could ease years of nuclear deadlock and economic pressure. Araghchi’s remarks suggest Tehran is strategically positioning itself for renewed…

Why it matters:

Salami’s speech ties national strength to both military advancement and the legacy of its fallen leaders. Tehran is signaling confidence in its regional and strategic position.

The big picture:

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“I have concepts for Gaza that I think are very good, make it a freedom zone, let the United States get involved and make it just a freedom zone,” the US president said in Qatar, on the third day of his Middle East trip, which began with a…

On his tour of Iran’s Arab neighbors, US president Donald Trump lashed out at Tehran while hinting a deal was close—warning and wooing at once, and raising as many questions as he answered about the prospects of his transactional diplomacy.

Why it matters:

Iran’s statement comes at a time of unprecedented genocide in Gaza and rising international condemnation of the Israeli regime’s brutal campaign.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry statement aims to increase global…