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Hostages as leverage: Iran's secret demand aimed at crippling Israel's agriculture - exclusive
If Thailand complied, it would deliver a painful blow to Israel’s agricultural sector at the very moment it was struggling to recover from the shock of the attack.
Iran-backed drone strikes on US oil sites push Iraq closer to Washington over Tehran - analysis
Decades of mismanagement, corruption pushed Iran toward water collapse - analysis
Iran's judiciary sues US for $22b. damages caused by 2022 protests following Mahsa Amini's death
Iran arrests seven staff members of popular TV show over alleged ‘immorality’
Parts of this program included double-edged jokes, unconventional speech, and behavior outside of public etiquette, according to Shargh Daily.
Repaired Sahand destroyer, floating base join Iranian Navy, state media say
The destroyer is equipped with a helicopter deck, torpedo launchers, anti-aircraft and anti-ship guns, surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles, and electronic-warfare systems, Iran claims.
Iran sent $1b to Hezbollah in four months as water crisis worsens, researcher says
Iran is funding Hezbollah via smugglers in Iraq, Syria, and Turkey amid power cuts and pollution in Tehran, Beni Sabti claimed.
Letting a nation go thirsty: Iran’s water disaster is self-inflicted - opinion
The Islamic Republic has built its reputation on resistance – resistance to the West, to Israel, and to outside influence. But the real adversary is of its own making.
Iran losing control over Houthis as proxy has 'gone rogue,' officials say
Tensions between Tehran and the Houthis reportedly escalated in April, after Iran failed to respond during heavy US strikes.
The paradox of Iranian wealth: Why high exports are failing the people - opinion
The Iranian economy is entering a dangerous phase of stagnation and inflation, despite securing revenue streams, signalling the nation's lack of wealth.
Following Israel's strike on its top military commander, the ball is in Hezbollah's court - opinion
Following Tabatabai's assassination, it seems that Hezbollah will choose to enter into several limited "days of fighting," the author argues.
Iranian general claims Israel, US spy via Tehran surveillance cameras
Jalali further asserted that a 2022 cyberattack on Khuzestan Steel began after hackers accessed the camera network, enabling them to penetrate the plant’s core infrastructure.
Iran’s president calls relocating capital 'unavoidable' amid overcrowding and water shortages
The government has identified the underdeveloped Makran region in southeastern Iran as a possible new capital. No timeline for the move has been announced.
Iran asks for Saudi help in reviving nuclear talks with Trump in letter to MBS
Saudi Arabia's growing political weight and deepening security ties with Washington endow Riyadh with leverage few others in the Middle East possess.
Iranian nuke experts, scientists conducted second secret visit to Russia last year, FT reveals
The revelations come amid heightened tensions over Iran’s nuclear program.