Masoud Pezeshkian

June 28, 2025 | |

Khamenei Skips State Funeral Held for IRGC Commanders, Nuclear Scientists Eliminated by Israel

Funerals Held in Tehran: Thousands attended a mass Iranian state funeral in Tehran on June 28 to honor Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) members and nuclear scientists killed...

June 26, 2025 | |

Khamenei Belittles Impact of U.S., Israeli Strikes in Prerecorded Speech

First Public Appearance Since Ceasefire: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed to attack American bases if the United States were to strike Iran again in the future,...

June 23, 2025 | Bill Roggio, Joe Truzman

Iran launches missile attack on US base in Qatar

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted a missile attack on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest American military facility in the Middle East and the forward headquarters...

June 19, 2025 | Natalie Ecanow |

As Israel and Iran Exchange Strikes, Qatar Wants Closer Ties With Tehran

Qatar’s emir and Iran’s president are becoming friendlier amidst the war between Israel and Iran. On June 18, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a letter from Iranian President Masoud...

June 18, 2025 | Sinan Ciddi, Tyler Stapleton

Erdogan Attempts to Rally the Muslim World Against Israel

Turkey wants pressure from Muslim leaders to hamstring Israel’s military campaign against Iran. Immediately following Israel’s precision strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities, atomic scientists,...

June 16, 2025 | Ahmad Sharawi |

U.S. Should Not Mistake Oman for a Neutral Mediator

Oman is not hesitating to show its sympathy for Iran. The country’s sultan, Haitham bin Tarik, called Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on June 16 to offer condolences and tell Pezeshkian that Oman...

June 13, 2025 | Janatan Sayeh |

Israel targets Iran’s nuclear sites and senior military figures

In a joint operation led by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the Mossad, Israel’s foreign intelligence agency, Israel targeted Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure and key leaders. The attack, reported by...

June 5, 2025 | Toby Dershowitz, Saeed Ghasseminejad

Keep Tehran on the terror finance blacklist

Less than a year ago, U.S. law enforcement uncovered a plot by the Islamic Republic of Iran to kill President Donald Trump. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been conspiring...

June 5, 2025 | Ivana Stradner, Emily Hester

Russia aims to ride the BRICS to AI victory

The United States must firm up its own coalition of AI collaborators.

June 5, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Beyond the Bomb: Is Iran’s Diplomatic Pivot Changing Its Nuclear Calculus?

Iran is facing crunch time on its continued talks with the United States over a potential new deal regarding its nuclear program. Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi said on June 4...

May 21, 2025 | |

Iranian Parliament Approves 20-Year Strategic Pact With Russia As Nuclear Negotiations With U.S. Flounder

The Iranian parliament approved a 20-year Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Russia on May 21 aimed at boosting collaboration in “all spheres.”

April 23, 2025 | Major General (Ret.) Amir Eshel, Eyal Hulata

Tehran Is Exposed

A Unique Opportunity to Confront the Iranian Nuclear Threat

April 19, 2025 | Janatan Sayeh |

A decade of Saudi-Iranian relations: from rivalry to re-engagement

In an unprecedented move, Saudi Arabia’s defense minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, visited Tehran on April 17 for high-level talks with senior Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader...

April 8, 2025 | |

‘The Ball Is in America’s Court’: Iran Insists Against Trump That Forthcoming Nuclear Talks Will Be ‘Indirect’  

Iran Says Talks a ‘Test’ For America: Iranian officials have confirmed that negotiations with the United States over its nuclear program will be held on April 12. However, in...

April 7, 2025 | |

‘They Are Sitting Inside a Glass Room’: Citing U.S. Threats, Iran Puts Army on High Alert

Latest Developments Iran Fears U.S. Strikes: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei placed his country’s military on its highest alert level, fearing potential strikes by the United States,...

March 31, 2025 | |

‘There Will Be a Bombing’: Trump Threatens to Attack Iran if No Nuclear Deal Reached

Trump Threatens Tehran: U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iran and impose secondary tariffs on the country if it does not enter into negotiations over its nuclear...

March 26, 2025 | |

‘Maximum Pressure’: Iran’s Rial Hits Record Low Due to U.S. Sanctions

Value Halved Within 8 Months: Iran’s currency collapsed to a record low on March 25. The Iranian rial fell to 1,039,000 against the U.S. dollar, less than half its value in July...

March 20, 2025 | |

Trump Reportedly Gives Iran Two-Month Deadline to Negotiate Nuclear Deal

Letter Seeks Direct Negotiations With Iran: President Donald Trump reportedly gave Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei two months to reach a nuclear deal with the United...

March 14, 2025 | |

Iran Utilizing Surveillance Technology to Support Hijab Enforcement

Islamic Republic Promotes Vigilantism for Hijab Enforcement: Iran is becoming more reliant on technology, including surveillance cameras, drones, and facial recognition technology,...

March 7, 2025 | |

‘I Hope You’re Going To Negotiate’: Trump Sends Letter to Iranian Supreme Leader Urging Talks on Nuclear Program

Letter to Khamenei: President Donald Trump sent a letter on March 5 to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei expressing his desire to reach a deal on Iran’s nuclear program. “I’ve...