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Perhaps no one outside of Venezuela should care more about the US invasion and capture of President Nicolás Maduro than the Islamic Republic of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei.
Iran’s supreme leader is known for his speech making, but less is known about his family life.
Iran’s government have declared their former president is a martyr, and this is forming part of the political campaign ahead of the election.
Iran’s president and foreign minister killed in helicopter crash – we ask an expert what might happen next.
Esmail Ghaani took control of the unconventional warfare wing of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps following the killing of predecessor Qassem Soleimani.
Candidates have been pre-approved to favour the religious right.
The autocratic regime of Ayatollah Khamenei is coming under pressure like never before.
Women have long demanded change in Iran. In the aftermath of the death of a woman for a hijab violation, women protesters may be leading their country to a freer and more just society.
Joe Biden has said he wants to return the United States to the Joint Collective Plan of Action, also known as the Iran nuclear deal.
But the window of opportunity may be closing.
Despite apparent unity after the killing of an Iranian general by the U.S., deep divisions still mark the Middle Eastern country.
Reformers have tried to modernise Iran for decades but have failed mainly due to the country’s powerful theocracy. And then there are those who want to overthrow the regime altogether.
11 activists have died in prison since Iran’s mass protests were crushed in January. Now, some detainees’ families are keeping a daily vigil outside jails. It’s a sign that unrest in Iran is not over.
The nationwide anti-government protests in Iran could have significant implications in Syria and beyond.
The Baha'i faith originated in Iran and today has 100,000 communities across the globe, including the United States. Here is their history.
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