The New Arab Staff

A correspondent in Iran

A correspondent in Iran

The author is withholding their name to protect their identity

"Raisi was a cleric like all the others who have destroyed our lives. Why should I be sad about his death?" a 38-year-old engineer who lives in Iran told TNA.

21 May, 2024

During and after the 2022 uprising, Iran's Islamic judiciary system quickly sent protestors to the gallows, with a horrifying record of 576 hangings.

30 April, 2024

Amid escalating tensions with Israel, ordinary Iranians reject war, underscoring a growing desire for peace as geopolitical turmoil continues from the Gaza war.

22 April, 2024

Despite explicit warnings of retaliation, Iran had not responded to the previous attacks by Israel on IRGC commanders in Syria

09 April, 2024

"The Islamic Republic of Iran must respond; its territory has been violated, and it cannot afford to remain inactive," a former IRGC commander insisted.

04 April, 2024

Hacked documents allegedly reveal Iran's regional and domestic strategies, including post-Gaza war dynamics, international sanctions and brutal crackdowns.

14 March, 2024

With key figures barred from the upcoming Assembly of Experts elections on 1 March, the search for Iran's next Supreme Leader gains significance.

28 February, 2024

The internet blackout started in Iran following nationwide demonstrations that engulfed the country in protest to the death of the 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.

14 February, 2024

While not the first instance of the IRGC striking outside Iran's territory, the intensity, targets, and timing of these attacks prompted broad scrutiny.

06 February, 2024

The establishment in Iran seemed to step back from its aggressive rhetoric against Israel, distancing itself from the military actions of its regional proxies.

21 December, 2023