Russia welcomes Iran-Israel ceasefire, hopes it will last

Russia said Tuesday it would welcome a ceasefire between Iran and Israel after both sides and U.S. President Donald Trump announced a halt in hostilities. "If a ceasefire has indeed been achieved, this can only be welcomed," Kremlin spokesman …

Iran FM Araghchi meets his Saudi counterpart for mutual talks

During the talk, the two top diplomats discussed bilateral ties, recent developments in the region and issues of the mutual interest. Earlier on Tuesday, the spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry said that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made a short …

Israel, Iran and the New Middle Eastern Chessboard

The brief but intense confrontation between Israel and Iran in June 2025 was more than another Middle Eastern crisis—it was a diagnostic moment that revealed deep structural changes reshaping regional politics. Like a sudden earthquake exposing hidden …

Iran's hand in global terrorism remains a threat, Israeli think-tank says

“Over the past five years, Iran’s activity in the arena of international terrorism has significantly intensified, spreading across vast geographic regions and incorporating criminal organizations in the execution of terrorist operations,” read the paper …

Leaked materials came from previously reported cyberattacks, Iran International confirms

“The hackers may have accessed the computers of affected colleagues by installing malware via their compromised Telegram accounts. These incidents have been addressed as part of our continuing work with the relevant security authorities,” read a statement …

Iran Can Already Build a Dirty Bomb

There is an ongoing debate about just how much of a setback Iran’s nuclear program experienced during its recent conflict with Israel and the United States. But there is little doubt that Iran already has sufficient nuclear material to make a radiological …

Iran denies requesting meeting with US, state media reports

Exploring Iran’s History of Drug Use and Prohibition

As the sun set over an ancient riverside town in Iran, I was sat down with Sam (not his real name) and his mates for a picnic when he pulled out a vafoor – a traditional Persian opium pipe – and passed it to me. It left me with a warm, cozy feeling, kind …

‘We didn’t wipe them out’: Why Iran is still dangerous even after key strikes

In the wake of the recent Israel-Iran war, experts warn that the Islamic Republic remains a long-term strategic threat — not just because of its nuclear ambitions, but because of a regime that, according to some, only respects power. “It’s a problem with …

Persia to Iran: Mystique turned menace? (Part I) 

Iran is headline news right now. By the time this article goes to print, the incessant bombing of Tehran and its ten million occupants, by Israel, could be over, or have boiled into a war of greater dimensions. Both the USA and Israel see Iran as an evil …