The Islamic Republic has survived crises from sanctions to uprisings. But beneath the surface lies a society weary of repression, an economy in decline, and growing distrust of leadership.
Tehran’s humiliation may not sit well with Moscow, but Russia’s drone production and new alliances mean that Vladimir Putin can keep fighting.
Vladimir Putin made Russia’s alliance with Iran clear in October 2024, stating: ‘Our relationship with Iran is that of allies.’ But how solid is this so-called partnership in reality?
Once again, Europe finds itself a powerless bystander, sidelined from events it hoped to shape.
The fate of Iran’s nuclear programme may hinge on one urgent question: where is the 400kg of uranium enriched close to weapons-grade?
Now, Iran faces a critical choice: capitulate, strike back and retreat, or escalate massively.
His remarks come amid rising tensions in the region and growing speculation about possible direct U.S. involvement in Israel’s military campaign against Tehran.
For years, the Gulf states had been carefully building diplomatic bridges toward Iran. But Israel’s sudden airstrike shattered this fragile balance and dragged their Arab neighbors into the most dangerous confrontation in decades.
The leader of China’s ruling party and state, Xi Jinping, warns against escalation and offers China the role of mediator in the pursuit of peace.
Iran and Israel are exchanging strikes, while the U.S. president has met with his national security team to discuss the escalating conflict.
There is deep unease in the Russian capital as Israel continues its air campaign, exerting enormous pressure on Iran.
Donald Trump wants nothing to do with Israel’s attack on Iran. But the longer the war drags on, the more likely it is that the United States will be drawn into it.
Today it seems unthinkable, but once upon a time, Iran and Israel were close allies. In the 1950s to 1970s, the two countries maintained a strategic partnership built on mutual interests
