Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Pahlavi dynasty's influences persists in Iran, from Persia's throne to front lines of the revolt
IRAN AFFAIRS: After founding the Pahlavi dynasty, Emperor Reza Khan sought to reduce the influence of the Shia clergy and other religious authorities and to create a modern, centralized nation-state.
'No deal with mullahs': Trump must finish the job in Iran - opinion
Iran isn't trying to win a war with the US – it's trying to survive Trump - opinion
Massive weeks-long war between US, Iran could begin 'very soon,' Axios reports
‘Death to Khamenei’ chants ring out across Iran, diaspora as unrest continues to grow
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described the ongoing protests as “unimaginable,” urged authorities to “treat this disease” rather than “erase the issue.”
Iran is turning Trump's strategy of chaotic communication confusion against him - opinion
Months after the twelve-day war, a systematic review of Iranian internal communications reveals that Iran copied Trump's method, refined it, and is running it back against him.
Iran needs regime change, not another reformist illusion doomed to fail - opinion
There is a crucial fact that Western observers consistently forget: The worst violence against Iranian protesters has always occurred under so-called “reformist” governments.
Iranian TV journalist signs off live broadcast saying 'death to Khamenei' in 'tongue-slip'
A TV reporter signed off on a live broadcast with “Marg bar Khamenei” (death to Khamenei) instead of one of the chants typically heard at one of the regime-backed rallies, such as "death to Israel."
Iranian officials use Beirut airport to smuggle millions to Hezbollah - report
“The cash shipments come as Hezbollah faces acute financial strain,” Iran International said, adding that the terror group has reportedly been “struggling” to pay its operatives.
Iran not willing to negotiate on missile capabilities, Khamenei's adviser says - report
Iran has reportedly rejected US calls to halt uranium enrichment, but said it was willing to discuss the “level and purity” of enrichment or a regional consortium.
Trump, Qatar's Thani discuss de-escalation as US, Iran pursue diplomacy
The call comes ahead of Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Qatar has sought to ease the recent escalation in tensions between the US and Iran.
‘Downed Israeli drones’ among military display at Iran’s revolution anniversary celebrations
“Extensive arrangements” were made for mass rallies across the country, beginning simultaneously at 9:30 a.m., with more than 200 foreign journalists allegedly covering the events.
Obama's nuclear treaty with Iran was 'one of the dumbest deals' ever seen, Trump tells Fox News
US President Donald Trump accused former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden of “creating a monster” in reference to their administrations' handling of the Iranian nuclear issue.
February 11: The Iranian Revolution’s 2026 anniversary could well be its last - comment
The Islamic Republic can stage a march showing banners and military weaponry, manufacturing an appearance of unity. But when legitimacy is imposed on the people, then it's no longer legitimate.
