Bad Weather in Iran Leaves Thousands Trapped on Motorways
Iranwire - Nearly 16,000 people were left stranded on motorways across 26 Iranian provinces, as severe weather conditions left parts…
Social and Political
Iranian Imaging Satellite Launched from Russia
Iranwire - The Islamic Republic of Iran has announced the launch of a domestically-developed remote sensing and imaging satellite into…
Dozens of Iranians Arrested for Calling for Election Boycott Online
Iranwire - In the lead-up to Iran's parliamentary polls on March 1, authorities have intensified their crackdown on supporters of…
Hezbollah, Iran operatives inside Yemen helping Houthi attacks: US diplomat
Al-Arabia - Operatives from Iran and Lebanon’s Hezbollah are on the ground in Yemen helping with Houthi attacks, a senior US diplomat…
Declining Trust In Clerics Reflects Shift In Iranian Politics
iranintl - One of the oddities in Iranian elections over the years is the dwindling presence of clerics in parliament,…
Leaked Letter: Khamenei Seeks More Funds For Religious Entities
iranintl - Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s chief of staff requested a higher budget for organizations affiliated with his office and…
Iran Continues To Offer Safe Haven To Al-Qaeda, US Confirms
iranintl - Iran continues to allow al-Qaeda to facilitate its terrorist activities, a key communication channel to transfer funds and fighters…
Conservative Deal Effectively Ends Iran’s Election Days Early
iranintl - The March 1 parliamentary election in Iran has effectively ended as two leading ultraconservative groups reached an agreement…
Explainer: All You Need to Know About Iran’s Upcoming Elections
Iranwire - Iranian voters will head to the polls on March 1 to elect representatives for the 12th parliament since…
Roadside Bomb Kills One in Southeastern Iran
Iranwire -Iranian authorities say one person was killed in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchistan as he and an accomplice…