The Latest Breaking News from Hassan Rouhani

The US president, Donald Trump, is weighing up whether to join Israel in attacking Iran. The fact he is even contemplating such a move is, in my opinion, a direct consequence of his 2018 decision to tear up the agreement negotiated during Barack Obama’s presidency that limited Iran’s nuclear capabilities…

Ethiopia and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 6 May 2025. Under it, their national police agencies will cooperate on security and intelligence. This will include combating cross-border crime, sharing intelligence and building capacity. They will also share experiences and training.

Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian could benefit if turnout is higher during the second round next Friday.

Candidates can technically announce their withdrawal until the time of the election on Friday morning.

Fiery former foreign minister enters campaign to elect consensual reformist Masoud Pezeshkian

Iran will elect a new president Friday after the death of hardline President Ebrahim Raisi

Who is allowed to run will be key to understanding whether political elite want to govern the country or manage crises.

The death in a helicopter crash of the Iranian president, Ebrahim Raisi, on May 19 has triggered a presidential election one year earlier than expected. It’s a consequential moment in Iranian politics as many believed that Raisi was being groomed to take over as supreme leader on the death of…

About 80 candidates put names forward for vetting against backdrop of confrontation with west