Iran

How Iran is winning the war for the Middle East

Iran has developed the ability to win wars through third parties, and so minimize the chances of retaliation, argues John Chipman of ISIS

Iraq must be allowed to stay neutral in any U.S. – Iran conflict. Here’s why

If Iran-U.S. tensions lead to war, Iraqi's fragile peace will be the first victim of wider regional instability, argues the International Crisis Group

Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important?

Iran's seizure of a British-flagged ship in the gateway to the Persian Gulf highlights its critical importance to the worldwide flow of oil.

Japan’s historic opportunity to play peacemaker between the U.S. and Iran

To ease tensions in the Gulf, Japan must be seen as an independent mediator and to be taking all countries’ concerns into account, argues Sachi Sakanashi in this Atlantic Council report

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