The death in a helicopter crash of Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, disrupts a careful effort at a smooth transition to a new supreme leader to replace the aging Ali Khamenei.
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In Parliamentary Vote, Iranians Vented Their Rage With the Ruling Elite
Whether handing in blank ballots or voting for fringe candidates, analysts say, citizens registered their frustration with the status quo.
Many Iranians Boycott Elections, Despite Pleas and Roses
Ordinary Iranians, fed up with a faltering economy and the government’s oppressive rules and violent crackdowns on peaceful protests, heeded calls to stay home.
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.
Despite Iran’s Efforts to Block Internet, Technology Has Helped Fuel Outrage
Online, Iranians engage in a world their leaders don’t want them to see.
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.
A New President Takes Office in Iran, Solidifying Hard-Line Control
President Ebrahim Raisi is a protégé of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and his inauguration gives conservatives control of every part of Iran’s government.
Khamenei Adds to Doubts on Iran Nuclear Deal Talks
“Trust in the West does not work,” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said, signaling further problems with stalled negotiations to salvage the country’s nuclear agreement.
Iran Braces for Fifth Wave as Delta Variant Spreads
President Hassan Rouhani urged Iranians to follow safety protocols to avoid more severe restrictions.
Iranian Hard-Liner Ebrahim Raisi Wins Presidential Election Vote
The government announced his victory on Saturday, a day after a vote that many Iranians skipped, viewing it as rigged.