Islamic Republic of Iran

In this photo taken by an individual not employed by the Associated Press and obtained by the AP outside Iran, Iranians protests the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini after she was detained by the morality police, in Tehran, Oct. 1, 2022. 

Amid ongoing protests, Iran's morality police ‘lies in ruins,’ analyst says

Ali Vaez, director of the International Crisis Group's Iran Project, talked with The World’s host Marco Werman about how sustained protests in Iran may be impacting the power of the so-called "morality police."  

Amid ongoing protests, Iran's morality police ‘lies in ruins,’ analyst says
In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency, President Ebrahim Raisi speaks during his press conference in Tehran, Iran, Monday, Aug. 29, 2022.

No contradiction in supporting protesters while pursuing nuclear deal with Iran, US special envoy says

No contradiction in supporting protesters while pursuing nuclear deal with Iran, US special envoy says
A rocket is shown launching with the fire from boosters and smoke shown at the bottom with trees in the distance.

Biden seeks to extend US-Russia arms deal; Controversial tweet from Iran's supreme leader; Honduras set for permanent abortion ban

Biden seeks to extend US-Russia arms deal; Controversial tweet from Iran's supreme leader; Honduras set for permanent abortion ban
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks to reporters following a meeting with members of the U.N. Security Council, Aug. 20, 2020.

Iran nuclear deal negotiator: US lacks UN standing and 'cannot snap back sanctions'

Iran nuclear deal negotiator: US lacks UN standing and 'cannot snap back sanctions'
Students walk on the Temple University Campus

Iranian students in US scramble as sanctions ratchet up tuition costs

Iranian students in US scramble as sanctions ratchet up tuition costs
A man holds Iranian and American currency

Things That Go Boom: Are sanctions on Iran spurring economic resilience?

Sanctions on Iran have squeezed the economy since the 1970s, and since US President Donald Trump pulled out of the nuclear deal, they have been ratcheting up. Some Iranians are ready to cut and run but others are waiting out the economic storm.

Things That Go Boom: Are sanctions on Iran spurring economic resilience?
Men and women sit around a negotiating table with flags in the background.

Things That Go Boom: In nuclear negotiations, diplomacy can be a slog

Diplomacy is often awkward, stymied by translators, late nights and unsecured yurt communication (yes, that really happened). But diplomacy can also stop a war, as years of secret and not-so-secret negotiations between the US and Iran proved when the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action was reached in 2015.

Things That Go Boom: In nuclear negotiations, diplomacy can be a slog
Satellite view of the Kharg Island oil export terminal in Iran. Very Large Crude Carriers  — "supertankers" — can be seen loading on the sides.

Iran may sail around US sanctions with ‘cloaked’ tankers

The US has told five countries that they must stop buying Iranian oil. But China may continue to import Iranian crude, despite Washington's protests.

Iran may sail around US sanctions with ‘cloaked’ tankers
US President Barack Obama talks with Iranian President Hasan Rouhani during a phone call in the Oval Office September 27, 2013. REUTERS/Pete Souza/The White House

In 2013, the presidents of Iran and the US spoke on the phone for the first time in 34 years

2013 was a historic year in US-Iran relations. For the first time in 34 years leaders of the two countries spoke on the phone.

In 2013, the presidents of Iran and the US spoke on the phone for the first time in 34 years
Employees of PSA Peugeot Citroen Aulnay-sous-Bois automotive plant demonstrate over pension reforms in Paris, September 10, 2013. PSA has laid off thousands of workers, in small part because of business lost from Iran sanctions.

A deal with Iran could change lives, for workers in France

For years, PSA — the company that makes Peugeot and Citroen cars — got around the Iranian embargo by selling Tehran what it called car “kits.” But it pulled the plug last year, under growing pressure to honor the embargo. PSA is now struggling and letting workers go. An Iran deal might just change that.

A deal with Iran could change lives, for workers in France

Iranian media find a rare, common voice in celebrating deal over its nuclear program

The deal reached between Iran and international powers made headlines all around the world. In Iran, a usually divided media found common ground over this turn of events.

Iranian media find a rare, common voice in celebrating deal over its nuclear program
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif addresses a news conference in Geneva

In diplomacy, sometimes a little pain can be a good thing

When Iran's nuclear negotiator arrived for talks in Geneva with severe back pain, the tone of the talks probably got a boost.

In diplomacy, sometimes a little pain can be a good thing
European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton (L) and Iran's chief negotiator Saeed Jalili in Istanbul April 14, 2012

Negotiating with Iran requires western diplomats to take modesty to new heights

When sitting at a table for talks with Iranians, what might seem trivial to Western diplomats could turn out to be deemed politically incorrect by the Iranians.

Negotiating with Iran requires western diplomats to take modesty to new heights
U.S. troops arrive at the site of a suicide attack in Maidan Shar, the capital of Wardak province in Afghanistan, on September 8, 2013.

National security could be another victim of the shutdown

US military operations around the world - including the covert drone program - are continuing for now, untouched by the shutdown. But the nation's top intelligence official warns the crisis "seriously damages our ability to protect the safety and security of this nation."

National security could be another victim of the shutdown
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations in New York. (Photo: REUTERS/Adrees Latif)

Israeli radio host says if Iranian leaders want a dialogue, they know whom to call

While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is cautioning against believing anything that Iranians say, and Israeli-Iranian radio host wants Israel to hear more Iranian voices. He's hosted a radio show for 50 years that encouraged regular Iranians to call in.

Israeli radio host says if Iranian leaders want a dialogue, they know whom to call