Iran formally allows women to drive motorcycles: What to know The new resolution comes amid widespread unrest in Iran, where massive nationwide protests triggered by economic hardship and a severe government crackdown have shaken cities across the country. Iran
Iran arrests Oscar-nominated writer, civil rights figures in expanding crackdown Iranian authorities arrested three prominent activists over the weekend, including Oscar-nominated screenwriter and journalist Mehdi Mahmoudian as arrests surge across Iran. Iran
Analysis Why Iran regime’s potential collapse spells more risk than benefit for Turkey Iran’s leadership faces its most serious unrest in years, and rising Kurdish mobilization makes the prospect of regime collapse particularly risky for Turkey. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Analysis Bruised, not broken: Iran’s regime shows no deep structural cracks — yet One of the clearest indicators of regime vulnerability — namely defections among the elite or military positions — has not materialized yet. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Analysis Beyond Venezuela, what does Maduro’s fall mean for isolated Iran? By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Zarif reshuffles key envoys in push for active diplomacy In an effort seemingly meant to step up diplomacy, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reshuffled key ambassadors, signaling plans for a more active engagement with the world. Iran
Meet Iran’s next potential Ahmadinejad Given the Iranian public’s disappointment with both Reformists and conservatives, the potential for the rise of yet another populist hard-liner is growing ever more real. Iran
Iran’s Islamic authorities slowly embrace ancient Festival of Fire As Iranians uphold both religious values and national traditions, the Islamic Republic is beginning to recognize the once-rebuffed ancient Festival of Fire. Iran
Egyptian-Iranian relations: Where are they now? It's often hard to tell whether Cairo and Tehran will embrace or break up. Legacy: Gulf
Iran’s Khamenei moves to usher in new generation of revolutionaries Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s vision of a “Second Step of the Revolution” has led to analysis about the youth role in its implementation. Iran
Iranian photographer reclaims iconic image used in controversial Trump tweet Iranians react against harsh messages by officials in the United States on the 40th anniversary of the 1979 Iranian Revolution. United States
Rouhani touts military achievements in revolution anniversary speech As Iranians marked the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, President Hassan Rouhani took a harsher tone than usual in defense of Iran’s policies. Iran
Revolution at 40: Qom seminary at crossroads over clergy’s future in Iran On the 40th anniversary of the Iranian Revolution, the Qom seminary is torn in a struggle that may very well once again decide the future of Iran. Iran
Revolution at 40: Have Iranian regional policies come full circle? Forty years after the Islamic Revolution, the shah’s view of Iran and its role in the region is paradoxically echoed in the foreign policy debate by those with a more revolutionary perspective. Legacy: Gulf
Revolution at 40: Same old structural problems still plague Iran While the Islamic Republic can pride itself on improvement on literacy and poverty, 40 years after its Islamic Revolution, Iran is still struggling with many of the structural deficiencies that plagued the country under the shah. Iran
Revolution at 40: IRGC turns to new nationalism to win over Iranian millennials The rise of the Islamic State has provided the IRGC with an opportunity and platform to project a new form of nationalism that portrays it as the defender of Iran. Iran
In wake of protests, Iranian officials call for large turnout to mark revolution Following anti-government protests last month, Iranian officials are keen on a large turnout to celebrate the 39th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Iran
