The country has hit targets in Syria, Iraq and Pakistan with missiles this week, signaling to hard-line supporters that it is not passive in the face of threats.
Author: Vivian Yee and Farnaz Fassihi
Iran Protests Fueled by Sickly Economy
The country’s long economic decline has been one of the main forces sending Iranians into the streets over the past two weeks to demand change.
Women in Iran Take Center Stage in Antigovernment Protests
Women have been casting off their legally required head scarves, forming the primary image of the protests. But grievances against a repressive regime go far beyond the hijab.
Why Iranians Are Protesting Once Again
Amid growing repression, a sickly economy and bleak prospects, the death of one young woman was all it took.
Many Expected to Shun Iran Vote Seen as Presidential Race of One
An ultraconservative judiciary chief appears to have the only real chance of winning after a council of powerful clerics disqualified virtually all the other viable candidates.
Clubhouse App Creates Space for Open Talk in Middle East
The social networking app is booming in authoritarian countries, where users are speaking freely about otherwise taboo topics.
Iranian Civilian Jet Swerves to Avoid American Warplane in Syria
Several passengers were reported injured by the sudden drop in altitude by the passenger plane, which landed at Beirut’s airport.