Iran

Q&A: The Iran–U.S. crisis explained

Tensions between the US and Iran are rising. Barbara Slavin, director of the Future of Iran Initiative at the Atlantic Council, assesses the risk of serious conflict

Art has the power to change the world, says this renowned Iranian muralist

Iranian muralist Mehdi Ghadyanloo is the artist chosen to present his large-scale artwork at this year's meeting in Davos. He spoke to Mahsa Shamsaei about his work and why artists have a...

The strategic fallout of US withdrawal from the Iran deal

The consequences of President Trump's decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal are likely to be dramatic, and far outlive his time in office.

This is what you need to know about the Iran nuclear deal

Iran is threatening to pull out of an international agreement designed to stop it producing nuclear weapons. This may have wide-reaching global consequences.

Why we need to pay attention to Iran's protests

A series of urban uprisings in Iran that began on Dec. 28 in its second-largest city shocked the country’s Islamic regime, as well as much of the world.

Facebook may be banned in Iran – but it's not stalling the country’s digital revolution

Despite hardline opposition, the country's tech sector is booming.

Iran has opened possibly the world's biggest bookstore

The current record-holder, Barnes & Noble in New York, is less than a quarter the size.

Iran introduced a basic income scheme, and something strange happened

A new report on an ongoing cash-transfer program launched in 2011 in Iran may buck the usual trends associated with it.

Were women the big winners in Iran's election?

A record number of women are expected to enter Iran’s parliament.

The turbulent history of Iran-Saudi relations

6 trends shaping Iran’s tech sector

What next for Iran’s economy?

Why was the Iran deal not struck a decade ago?

Will the Iran nuclear deal last?

Who owns the world’s nuclear warheads?