As the Iranian authorities grapple with the aftermath of the June conflict with Israel and the United States, the return of veteran politician Ali Larijani as secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council marks something of a political comeback but was not unexpected.
Amid an approaching August 8 cease-fire deadline in Ukraine and ongoing US-China trade talks, the White House is looking to pressure China to stop buying Russian oil. But is Beijing willing to hurt Russia's economy?
An Iranian-Belgian lawmaker tells RFE/RL how security forces were taken by surprise when they uncovered an Iranian plot to kidnap her. Darya Safai’s comments came as Washington and allies warned of efforts by Iranian secret services to “kill, kidnap, and harass people in Europe and North America.”
This edition of the Farda Briefing looks at why Iranian authorities are cutting off mobile service to citizens who post critical content online, and what they’re demanding to restore access.
Iranian authorities are increasingly disconnecting citizens from mobile services for posting critical content about the Islamic republic on social media, a coercive tactic that links freedom of expression to access to essential digital tools.
The United States on July 30 imposed sanctions on a major shipping network controlled by the son of a top aide to Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in what the Treasury Department said was its “largest Iran-related action” since 2018.
The Iranian government has withdrawn a controversial legislation meant to counter fake news after critics charged that it would gut the already restricted freedom of expression in Iran.
Iran’s parliament is fast-tracking a controversial bill targeting “fake news,” prompting outrage from press freedom advocates. Critics say the law threatens free speech and legitimizes censorship under the guise of national security.
At least six people were killed and 22 injured after three Jaish al-Adl militants attacked a courthouse in Zahedan, the capital of the restive province of Sistan-Baluchistan in southeast Iran.
Iran says it has agreed with European diplomats to continue discussions on Tehran’s nuclear program after “serious, frank, and detailed” talks -- the first since the bombardment of Iranian nuclear and military sites by Israel and the United States -- during a meeting in Istanbul.
This edition of the Farda Briefing looks at the worsening water crisis in Iran and its implications.
Sectarian clashes in southern Syria have created a fragile cease-fire and a potential opening for Tehran. With old proxy networks fraying and rivals watching closely, can Iran turn the chaos into a new foothold, or will its bid to regain influence falter?
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