Iran
Explore our coverage of Iran’s politics, economics, business and culture, in articles, charts, podcasts and video
Briefing
The bloodshed in the Middle East is fast expanding
Israel seems certain to retaliate to Iran’s missile attack
Leaders
The year that shattered the Middle East
Kill or be killed is the region’s new logic. Deterrence and diplomacy would be better
Briefing
What Hamas misunderstood about the Middle East
A war meant to draw in the militant group’s allies has instead left them battered
Middle East & Africa
Iran bombards Israel as the war escalates further
Israel may take it as justification to attack Iran
Briefing
After the decapitation of Hizbullah, Iran could race for a nuclear bomb
The embattled clerical regime might feel the need for stronger deterrence
Middle East & Africa
Iran’s damage-limitation efforts may not go to plan
As war with Israel intensifies on two fronts, Iranian presidential hopes for a rapprochement may fade
International
A new “quartet of chaos” threatens America
The rulers of China, Iran, North Korea and Russia are growing worryingly close
Middle East & Africa
The threat of war is empowering the Islamic republic’s hardliners
As a result, Iran’s new president is off to a disappointing start
Middle East & Africa
Iran’s electronic confrontation with Israel
The two adversaries are engaged in an intense cyber struggle, with Israel still a click ahead
Middle East & Africa
Iran’s frightening new playbook for war
It is abandoning the restraint that has prevented open conflict with Israel
Middle East & Africa
Israeli aircraft buzz Beirut as the drums of war bang loud
As Iran and Hizbullah threaten retaliation for Israeli assassinations, Lebanon is in the firing line
Middle East & Africa
Hamas’s pick of Yahya Sinwar as leader makes a ceasefire less likely
The appointment of the architect of October 7th ties the group closer to Iran
Middle East & Africa
The Middle East braces for wider war as Iran weighs its response
After Israeli strikes, America is rushing troops to the region and airlines are steering clear
Middle East & Africa
Iran’s new hope: a cardiologist president
He is said to detest the capital, Tehran. Can he master its politics?
Middle East & Africa
A reformer wanting a nuclear deal with America wins Iran’s election
Voters turned their backs on hardliners for Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist candidate