In Iran, the ‘hardliners’ are a politically powerful group who follow the strict principles of the 1979 revolution.
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Khamenei was a deeply polarizing figure in Iran – perceived by some as a martyr and others as an oppressor.
Iranian universities have long been places of reform and political imagination – as well as targets of censorship and repression.
The Islamic Republic has a history of targeting minority ethnic groups, especially the Kurds, when it feels threatened.
Time and time again, foreign powers have meddled in Iranian politics.
While Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire after 12 days of airstrikes, it isn’t clear what specific measures, if any, the countries might agree to in order to keep the peace.
Panahi received the 2025 Palme d'Or, the highest honour at the Cannes Film Festival. He’s also the focus of the 2025 Sydney Film Festival retrospective.
Masoud Pezeshkian wants to reopen dialogue with the west and improve rights for women. The regime may even allow him to do some of that.
Middle East expert Scott Lucas answers our questions about the politicians vying to become the next president of Iran.
Ebrahim Raisi held substantial sway over Iran’s domestic and foreign policies. So, how will the regime fill his void at a challenging time for the country?
A long-running conflict between adversaries Israel and Iran fell short of open confrontation – until both countries took more direct aim at each other.
Candidates have been pre-approved to favour the religious right.
Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, women in Iran have been forced to accept second-class citizenship, as Shiite religious leaders control most aspects of women’s lives.
Just as Iran’s centre ground was collapsing under political pressure, Donald Trump offered the hardliners a gift.
Iran is a dangerous mischief-maker in the Middle East – but scrapping the nuclear deal will probably make things worse.
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.
Although the unrest that shocked Iran’s ruling elite appears to be over, there are several reasons to think this won’t be the last time disaffected citizens take to the streets.
With a hollowed-out agenda and a cynical attitude to corruption, Iran’s reformist forces have squandered their people’s trust.
Iran’s main opposition is loath to embrace a new wave of protesters. It may soon have no choice.
An insight into Iranian media and public opinion in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s speech decertifying the 2015 Iran Nuclear deal.
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