Iran’s government and central bank claim the steep currency decline is driven by political uncertainty rather than economic weakness. France, Germany, and the UK the remaining European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal have given Iran a one-month deadline to resume talks with the US, allow UN inspections, and account for enriched uranium stockpiles. These [...]

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned Tehran would abandon restraint in any new war with Israel. He said future conflicts would expand to new geographic areas and possibly economic and political arenas. Ghalibaf stressed that Iran’s military had corrected weaknesses exposed in June’s 12-day war. He pointed to recent naval missile drills as a [...]

The U.S. State Department has condemned Iran’s death sentences against protesters from the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom movement, urging Tehran to halt executions, free unjustly detained individuals, and end its repression. The protests began after the death of Mahsa Jina Amini in morality police custody, sparking nationwide unrest. Rights groups report that detainees have faced [...]

Iran is facing a severe medicine crisis marked by shortages, skyrocketing prices, and poor-quality or expired drugs, deepening public frustration. Iranians are struggling to access essential medications, hygiene products, and treatments, with basic items like menstrual pads, insulin, and asthma sprays becoming unaffordable or unavailable. Many have turned to foreign markets to obtain reliable medicines. [...]

U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed threats against Iran, weeks after striking three of its nuclear facilities. The tensions rise as Iran asserts its right to enrich uranium for civilian and medical use. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed threats, calling for respectful dialogue instead. He warned that Iran would respond decisively if attacked again. [...]

Iran may soon start water rationing in most areas due to decades of poor planning and worsening climate change. Some cities have already begun rationing, with reports of water cuts and low quality in Tehran and other provinces. People are facing increasing water shortages and outages, especially during ongoing extreme heat. A lawmaker blamed the [...]

The recent 12-day war began when Israel attacked Iran on June 13, targeting its nuclear and military sites. Israel said it was a preemptive move, but Iran quickly responded with powerful missile and drone strikes. Iran carried out 22 waves of attacks, showing its strength and breaking the image of Israel’s strong defenses. While the [...]

Iran’s judiciary announced that at least 935 people mostly civilians have been killed and over 5,000 injured in Israeli airstrikes since the war began on June 13. While Israel claims the attacks aim to stop Iran’s nuclear program, no evidence from Western intelligence or the IAEA supports that Iran was pursuing nuclear weapons. Reports suggest [...]

A ceasefire between Iran and Israel came into effect on Tuesday, following intense exchanges of fire just minutes before the truce deadline. The ceasefire was reportedly facilitated by U.S. President Donald Trump, who announced that both nations had agreed to a “complete and total” cessation of hostilities. Despite the agreement, Iran launched a final round [...]