Reflections from our correspondents on the ground in the Iranian capital.
November 27, 2024
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmael Baghaei, welcomed the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire and called on the international community to exert effective pressure on Israel to stop its war in Gaza.
November 4, 2024
Israel's close association with Trump might further alienate it from other regional players, while Iran, now open to negotiation, may see opportunities in the coming shifts.
October 26, 2024
As dawn broke over Tehran on October 26, Iranians awoke to news of the biggest direct airstrikes on their homeland since the Iran-Iraq war, sparking fierce debate on the street and online over what happens next.
October 1, 2024
Despite the recent ballistic missile attack launched by Iran against Israel in October 2024, the Iranian government has indicated that it does not seek a further escalation into a broader conflict.
September 25, 2024
An Iranian member of parliament has claimed there are 17mn Afghan nationals residing in Iran, while Tehran officials announced a crackdown on Afghan street vendors.