Category: 1. Iran

Why it matters: The attack has created a wave of concern in the region because it marks a significant escalation in the Balochistan insurgency, raising security concerns in an area already plagued by separatist… Continue Reading

Why it matters: The move by the Yemeni army reflects the ongoing tensions in the region and highlights the forces’ commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause.   The big picture: The announcement follows a deadline… Continue Reading

TEHRAN – Al Taawoun football club booked their spot in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Two 2024/25 after a 4-2 penalty shootout win against Tractor at Wolves Park on Tuesday. The tie ended 2-2 on the night and on aggregate with Saudi… Continue Reading

While the eruption of violence in western Syria has raised questions about the transitional government’s ability to control its affiliated factions, it has also brought Russian and Iranian involvement in Syrian affairs into sharp focus. Various… Continue Reading

Reports from various Iranian cities indicate an economic downturn and market recession, with shopkeepers in bazaars lamenting that “no business is happening,” the markets are in “winter hibernation mode,” and the usual festive… Continue Reading

An Iranian state media outlet sanctioned by the Australian government for broadcasting “forced confessions” is facing fresh questions about why it is still operating here, after it published an interview in which Senator Fatima Payman appeared to… Continue Reading

TEHRAN-The Iranian feature film “A Woman With A Wooden Chariot” has won an award at the latest edition of the Florence Film Awards. IMDb qualifier’s Florence Film Awards is an international monthly film festival. For its February edition,… Continue Reading

TEHRAN – Monitoring groups report that despite the Syrian Defense Ministry declaring its security operation over, armed groups still target civilians. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on its website that armed groups continue… Continue Reading

Former Iranian world wrestling champion Sardar Pashaei has condemned the arrest of his sister for speaking out against the Islamic theocracy’s discriminatory laws on International Women’s Day. “My sister, Leila Pashaei, was arrested a few days… Continue Reading