List of Iran articles
Export oil pipelines are seen at an oil facility on Iran’s Khark Island, on the shore of the Persian Gulf, on Feb. 23, 2016.
Is Biden Ignoring Iran’s Sanctions Evasion?
Republicans say the U.S. president is allowing Iran’s increased oil exports. The evidence suggests otherwise.
The leader of the Palestinian Hamas movement, Ismail Haniyeh, shakes hands with Iranian Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces Mohammad Bagheri and the commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard force, General Hossein Salami, during the swearing in ceremony for Iran's new president at the parliament in the Islamic republic's capital Tehran on August 5, 2021.
The 7 Reasons Iran Won’t Fight for Hamas
A close look at Tehran’s thinking about escalating the war in Gaza.
Demonstrators wave Palestinian and Hezbollah flags during a protest in support of Palestinians on Oct. 20.
The Future of Hamas Passes Through Tehran
Clarity about Gaza’s postwar rule requires addressing the role of Iran.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh leaves the Russian Foreign Ministry building in Moscow.
Russia Is the Loser in the Israel-Hamas War
Moscow’s decade as the arbiter of the Middle East is coming to an end.
Members of Iran’s Basij force hold the flags of Iran, Lebanon, and proxy forces including Hezbollah during a rally commemorating Quds Day.
Iran’s Proxies in Syria Move Toward Escalation With Israel
As Israel advances in Gaza, the intensity of the response by Tehran’s so-called axis of resistance will increase.
Supporters of Hezbollah gather at Ashura Square in the southern suburbs of Beirut to listen to the speech of the secretary-general of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, on Nov. 3.
Will There Be a Wider War in the Middle East?
How Lebanon, Iran, Egypt, Qatar, and other countries in the region are watching Israel’s war on Hamas.
A large crowd gathers to watch a televised speech by Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary-general of Hezbollah, in Lebanon. The leader wears a black robe and head covering and gestures as he speaks. Text is seen on the screen next to and on sides above him with flags waving amid the crowd.
Hezbollah’s Nasrallah Tries to Walk a Fine Line on Israel-Hamas War
In his long-awaited speech, the Lebanese militant leader avoided committing Hezbollah to a bigger role in the conflict.
Demonstrators, mostly women, wave Palestinian and Hezbollah flags and hold posters of former Quds Force leader Qassem Suleimani during a rally in Tehran.
Iran Can’t Afford a Regional War
Leaders in Tehran can either seize the diplomatic opportunity—or face a potential threat to their own power.
In a pro-government demonstration on October 18, 2023, in Tehran, Iran, mock body bags are placed on the podium as Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi addresses the crowds.
How Iran Really Sees the Israel-Hamas War
Tehran’s relationship to the conflict is not nearly as straightforward as its rhetoric suggests.
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov sits at a desk and looks down at its surface during a diplomatic meeting. Bayramov wears a dark blue suit, and a microphone sits on his desk between a small Azerbaijani flag and a bouquet of white flowers.
How the End of Nagorno-Karabakh Will Reshape Geopolitics
Azerbaijan’s dramatic takeover has serious consequences for Armenia, Turkey, Iran, and beyond.
Protesters wave Palestinian, Lebanese, and Hezbollah flags and a picture of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah during an anti-Israel rally in solidarity with the Palestinian people in Lebanon's southern city of Nabatieh on Oct. 13.
Will Hezbollah Hold Back or Escalate?
The militant group must consider domestic Lebanese politics as well as relations with its patrons in Iran.
Demonstrators carry a large banner featuring the words "We will free Palestine within our lifetime."
The Hamas Attack Has Changed Everything
The starting point for the new Middle East will be an Israeli reoccupation of the Gaza Strip, not an Israeli Embassy in Riyadh.
Lebanese soldiers stand on a hill overlooking the Israeli town of Metula as a man waves the Palestinian and Hezbollah flags at the Lebanese-Israeli border in the southern village of Kafr Kila, Lebanon.
Will Hezbollah Join the War Against Israel?
If the Lebanese group does more than fire a few missiles in solidarity, it would dramatically escalate the current conflict.
Iranians drive past an anti-Israel billboard that shows a checkered keffiyeh covering the Star of David along with the words “Al Aqsa Storm” in English and Farsi.
What Is Iran’s Role in the Hamas Attack on Israel?
Tehran has been encouraging an escalation like this for months.
Officials count votes at a polling station during the second round of the presidential election in Male, Maldives.
What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Sept. 30: Slovakia votes, the EU announces an aid package, and police crack down in Iran.
An Iranian Navy warship is seen in the Strait of Hormuz on April 30, 2019.
Iran Ramps Up Showdowns in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. and Iranian navies lock horns in key trade route.
Smoke covers the presidential palace compound in Baghdad during a U.S.-led air raid on March 21, 2003.
Why the Iraq War AUMF Is Still Dangerous
Legislation authorizing the 2003 war is still on the books—and alarmingly open-ended.
Iranian students attend a parliament session in Tehran on November 15, 2009.
Iran Is Doubling Down on Headscarves
One year after an uprising over women’s rights, the government has passed a harsh new hijab law.
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Is Biden Ignoring Iran’s Sanctions Evasion?
Republicans say the U.S. president is allowing Iran’s increased oil exports. The evidence suggests otherwise.
The 7 Reasons Iran Won’t Fight for Hamas
A close look at Tehran’s thinking about escalating the war in Gaza.
The Future of Hamas Passes Through Tehran
Clarity about Gaza’s postwar rule requires addressing the role of Iran.
Russia Is the Loser in the Israel-Hamas War
Moscow’s decade as the arbiter of the Middle East is coming to an end.
Iran’s Proxies in Syria Move Toward Escalation With Israel
As Israel advances in Gaza, the intensity of the response by Tehran’s so-called axis of resistance will increase.
Will There Be a Wider War in the Middle East?
How Lebanon, Iran, Egypt, Qatar, and other countries in the region are watching Israel’s war on Hamas.
Hezbollah’s Nasrallah Tries to Walk a Fine Line on Israel-Hamas War
In his long-awaited speech, the Lebanese militant leader avoided committing Hezbollah to a bigger role in the conflict.
Iran Can’t Afford a Regional War
Leaders in Tehran can either seize the diplomatic opportunity—or face a potential threat to their own power.
How Iran Really Sees the Israel-Hamas War
Tehran’s relationship to the conflict is not nearly as straightforward as its rhetoric suggests.
How the End of Nagorno-Karabakh Will Reshape Geopolitics
Azerbaijan’s dramatic takeover has serious consequences for Armenia, Turkey, Iran, and beyond.
Will Hezbollah Hold Back or Escalate?
The militant group must consider domestic Lebanese politics as well as relations with its patrons in Iran.
The Hamas Attack Has Changed Everything
The starting point for the new Middle East will be an Israeli reoccupation of the Gaza Strip, not an Israeli Embassy in Riyadh.
Will Hezbollah Join the War Against Israel?
If the Lebanese group does more than fire a few missiles in solidarity, it would dramatically escalate the current conflict.
What Is Iran’s Role in the Hamas Attack on Israel?
Tehran has been encouraging an escalation like this for months.
What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Sept. 30: Slovakia votes, the EU announces an aid package, and police crack down in Iran.
Iran Ramps Up Showdowns in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. and Iranian navies lock horns in key trade route.
Why the Iraq War AUMF Is Still Dangerous
Legislation authorizing the 2003 war is still on the books—and alarmingly open-ended.
Iran Is Doubling Down on Headscarves
One year after an uprising over women’s rights, the government has passed a harsh new hijab law.
