Iran faces growing protests, economic turmoil as wider war fears deepen
Fears of a wider conflict are growing in Iran, even though negotiations are ongoing. Although President Trump has…
Khamenei warns Iranian president Pezeshkian over resignation threats
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei wrote to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to warn him that he would accept the president’s…
Momentary Unity at a Funeral Masks Deep Divisions Among Iran’s Leaders
When Iran’s leaders and senior military commanders paid tribute to the slain supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in…
Pezeshkian Hails Pope’s Moral Stance against US- “Israeli” Aggression on Iran
Islam Times – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed gratitude for Pope Leo’s “moral stance” against the US-“Israeli” aggression…
Iran war: Bahrain says Tehran hit a desalination plant; Israel reports 2 of its soldiers killed
DUBAI — The Iran war’s targets widened dangerously into civilian infrastructure Sunday as Bahrain accused Iran of striking one of…
Trump vows to escalate war as divisions in Iran emerge
WASHINGTON — Signs of division emerged in Iran’s leadership Saturday as U.S. and Israeli strikes continued battering targets throughout the…
Iran’s president apologizes for strikes on neighbors, rejects Trump’s call for surrender
DUBAI — Iran’s president apologized Saturday for attacks on “neighboring countries” even as its missiles and drones flew toward Gulf…
Donald Trump says Iran ‘loser of the Middle East’
US President Donald Trump said Saturday that Iran “will be hit very hard,” as he lashed out at…
Iranian VP takes over, Pezeshkian’s status unknown
Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref informed officials of plans to have him take charge of the nation…
Ali Khamenei appoints succesor in event of US assassination
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has taken steps to prepare for the possibility of his own elimination…
Has the expected response come from Tehran?
To understand the trajectory of US-Iran tensions, it would be appropriate to look back at the 12-Day War…
Drought to heat, Iran is facing environmental catastrophes — that is wrapped in its protests
James M. Gustafson is Associate Professor of History and Chair of International Studies at Indiana State University. Speaking…