Iran
The latest on Iran. The Islamic Republic of Iran is the second largest country in the Middle East, with a population of over 83 million, and one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Governed under Islamic theocracy, ultimate authority is vested in Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader since 1989. Under Khamenei is President Hassan Rouhani, a position he has held since 2013. Largely considered an authoritarian government, the country has frequently been accused of human rights violations and censorship.
Biden Seeks Nuclear Deal With Iran's 'Regime of Brutal Hangmen': Israeli PM
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warned the United States to "wake up" and not to embrace Ebrahim Raisi, Iran's new ultraconservative president-elect.
Iranian Nuclear Negotiator Says Path to Agreement 'Completely Clear'
"The time has come for the other sides to make decisions," said Abbas Araqchi on Sunday.
Iran Election Nuclear Deal Still Up to Supreme Leader, Says Jake Sullivan
"He was the same person before this election as he is after the election," said the White House national security adviser of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following Ebrahim Raisi's victory in Iran's presidential election.
Ebrahim Raisi Wins Iran Presidency Amid Record-Low Turnout
A panel under Iran's supreme leader's watch disqualified several of Raisi's moderate challengers ahead of the election.
Some Iranians Call Voting 'Useless' Amid Apathy Over Presidential Election
Fewer Iranians turned up to vote this year, fearing that it is 'useless' to vote when other politicians put a stop to any progress. Others find candidates untrustworthy and unable to keep their promises.
Joe Biden Urged Not to Recognize Iran Election Favorite Ebrahim Raisi
The National Council of Resistance of Iran has denounced Friday's ballot, which is sure to see Chief Justice Ebrahim Raisi become president.
Exclusive: Iran Hard-liner to Win Vote at Pivotal Mideast Moment, Poll Says
"All indications suggest that [Ebrahim] Raisi will become Iran's next president," IranPoll CEO Amir Farmanesh said in a statement shared alongside exclusive data sent to Newsweek. "Contrary to what some believe, his election is unlikely to significantly change the course of Iran's foreign policy."
China Says America's 'Bullying' Caused Iran Nuclear Issue
The Chinese government, along with U.S. allies in Europe, continues to support a return to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.
U.S. Military 'Monitoring' Iran Warships First Time Sailing in Atlantic
"When we declared our intention to enter the Atlantic Ocean, some countries, including the global arrogance, stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy was not capable of doing that," Iran's deputy army coordinator said, "but in practice they saw that we did it with strength."
Iran Regains Right to Vote in UN Assembly After Repayment of $16 Million
"Iran has paid the minimum amount due," U.N. spokesman Farhan Haq said on Friday, according to Reuters.
Mossad Chief Stops Short of Confirming Israel Behind Iran Nuclear Attacks
"It doesn't look like it used to look," Yossi Cohen said of the cellar of Iran's nuclear Natanz facility.
U.S. Lifts Sanctions on 3 Iranian Officials, Issues More on Yemeni Group
The Biden administration announced Thursday that it was lifting sanctions on three former Iranian officials and two companies it said had been involved in banned petroleum sales, saying the U.S. had "verified a change in status or behavior" on their part.
Iran Confirms Warship, Support Vessel Sailing in Atlantic Ocean
Iran's state TV reported an Iranian destroyer and support vessel are sailing in the Atlantic Ocean without revealing its final destination. Its cargo is suspected to end up in Venezuela.
Rockets Target Iraq Base with U.S. Contractors
In the last year and a half, there have been about 300 attacks by Iran-backed Iraqi Shiite militias on U.S. interests in Iraq.
U.S. Must Return to Nuclear Deal for Better Relations With Iran: Politician
"They first need to go back to the (nuclear deal) that they withdrew from. If we see the process and more confidence is built, then we can talk about that," presidential candidate Abdolnasser Hemmati said.
Top U.S. General McKenzie Warns of Russia's and China's Influence in Iran
The general warned of instability in the Middle East as the United States pulls out of Afghanistan.
Is Iran Suffering From 'Simple Sabotage?'
Many of the recent explosions and fires have been reported with heightened interest due to Israel-Iran tensions.
I Worked on the Abraham Accords. We Must Free Palestinians from Hamas
The people of the region are craving change, not least among them the Palestinian people, who are desperate for fresh leaders, leaders who can move beyond a rigid regime with an agenda that abuses the very people it rules.
Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack Gives Democrats Opportunity to Get Tough
Congress must take the lead in protecting our government, our corporations and our citizens against one of the most pressing foreign threats to our national security.
Netanyahu's Real Legacy and Goal: Making and Keeping Israel a Superpower
It is precisely Netanyahu's legacy of protecting Israel that propels him to move forward to finish the arc of his long career.
Iran's Largest Navy Ship Catches Fire and Sinks in Gulf
The 680ft vessel caught fire under "mysterious circumstances" at around 2.25 a.m. local time on Wednesday, reported Tasnim News Agency.
Hamas's Attack on Israel Stress-Tested the Abraham Accords
The true test of normalization is whether the Abraham Accords will outlast efforts by Palestinian leaders to sabotage them. So far they have.
Despite U.S. Concessions, the IAEA Can Take Tehran to Task
The Iranian strategy in Vienna is obvious: wield the threat of nuclear escalation to extort tens of billions of dollars in sanctions relief and win tacit permission to forge ahead on nuclear R&D.
Iran Nuclear Stockpile Is An Estimate After Country Restricted Inspections
The International Atomic Energy Agency's report on Iran said that the agency has "not had access to the data from its online enrichment monitors and electronic seals, or had access to the measurement recordings registered by its installed measurement devices."
How Restoring the JCPOA Will Restore America's Leverage with Iran
The era of "maximum pressure" on Iran evidences the fact that power does not always translate into leverage, and that too bold a display can lead to exhaustion and futility.
Iran Ready for 'Good Agreement' U.S. Will Honor, But 'No Rush' for Bad Deal
"The U.S.' attitude and willingness to move away from the failed policies of the past will contribute most to the success of the negotiations," Shahrokh Nazemi, head of the media office at Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations, told Newsweek.
The Biden Administration Must Hold Iran Accountable for Support of Hamas
Now that a ceasefire has been achieved between Hamas and Israel, it is important to draw some lessons from the conflict and decide how the next one can be prevented.
Iran Election Already Has Likely Right-Wing Winner, But Nuclear Talks Go On
"Iran's position on the JCPOA is a systemic decision, meaning that it is the outcome of an internal bargaining process that carries the stamp of the supreme leader," Amwaj.media's Mohammad Ali Shabani told Newsweek. Both he and analyst Setareh Sadeqi call it a "consensus" within Iranian politics.
Seven of About 590 Candidates Approved to Run in Iran Presidential Election
"I have made contacts and I am holding consultations to make the election scene more competitive and participatory," said Iran's most prominent approved presidential candidate.
Iran, Palestinian Groups Praise Partnership Against Israel After Gaza War
"We highly appreciate the role of the Islamic Republic in Iran, and all the forces of the Axis of Resistance, which provided our resistance with weapons and expertise," Palestinian Islamic Jihad spokesperson Abu Hamza said.
