The New Arab Staff

A correspondent in Iran

A correspondent in Iran

The author is withholding their name to protect their identity

The prospect of more sanctions and increased international pressure following Trump's re-election weighs heavily on ordinary Iranians and experts.

07 November, 2024

As Israel expands war into Lebanon, politicians in Tehran argue that acquiring a nuclear bomb is their last chance to achieve deterrence against Tel Aviv.

15 October, 2024

The odds of Iran directly entering the fray is very low or zero, according to Iranian commentators of differing ideologies and political positions.

27 September, 2024

The relocation of Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in Iraq is a victory for Tehran, as officials from both countries work to strengthen security cooperation.

17 September, 2024

While campaigns against capital punishment persist outside Iran's prisons, political prisoners organised a hunger strike every Tuesday.

06 September, 2024

Two pressing questions linger for millions of Iranians: What will happen next, and why has Iran not retaliated yet?

19 August, 2024

In Iran's political landscape, the Tehran mayor, appointed by the city council, wields power equivalent to that of a minister.

16 August, 2024

Hamas political arm leader Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination in Tehran sparks criticism of Iran's intelligence major failures.

02 August, 2024

The crackdown on women participating in Ashura religious ceremony underscores increasing restrictions on freedoms amid shifting political dynamics in Iran.

19 July, 2024

Eighty politicians registered for this election, but the country's Guardian Council approved only six of them to run.

13 June, 2024