Iranian hard-line cleric supports protests, with caveat

Conservative voices have condemned the violence at protests but concede some Iranians have economic grievances.

Iran

Iran grapples with how to deal with protests

As the picture of the protests in Iran becomes more clear, it is evident that the main challenge for the establishment is how to deal with them.

Iran

Turkish government blames protests in Iran on the West

Turkey’s pro-government media say an American-Israeli conspiracy to destabilize Iran has brought Iranian protesters to the streets.

Turkey

Iran protests reveal Republican fracture over nuclear deal

Iran hawks are pushing the Trump administration to terminate the agreement, but Republican leaders worry US pressure could backfire.

Congress

Culture Alert: Art mingles with diplomacy, feminism and sport

The Middle East's cultural scene at the start of 2018 is almost as lively as its political landscape, as art flirts with feminism, diplomacy and sport.

Egypt

Iran boosts restrictions on internet amid protests

Despite its importance to the economy, Telegram is blocked in Iran and will open once the company removes content that authorities say advocates violence.

Iran

Iranian Kurds hesitant about joining protests

While some major urban centers in western Iran have been engulfed in the recent wave of protests, most small Kurdish towns and cities have remained quiet.

Iran

Russia sizes up Iranian protests

Moscow is taking a low-key approach to the demonstrations in Iran, trying not to step on any toes while assessing how the unrest might affect Russia, as well as its efforts in Syria.

Russia

IRGC commander says 'former official' may be involved in protests

The head of the IRGC hints that a former government official was involved in sparking the protests, with some believing it was a reference to former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Iran

IRGC media producers open new front against Rouhani

The wave of unrest in Iran is not only triggering the mobilization of the security services, but also the regime’s media producers.

Iran

Israel surprised by protests in Iran

Israeli security is following events in Iran closely and wondering whether the protests could create a new regional balance.

Israel

Reformists keep distance from unrest on streets of Iran

Reformists are keeping their distance from what is unfolding on the streets of Iran, reacting differently than they did during the protests following the disputed 2009 presidential elections.

Iran