Tatbir or ritual self-flagellation with blades has been officially banned in Iran since the mid-1990s by state authorities.
As the U.S. gears up for potential strikes, exploring how the West misunderstands Iran is more important than ever. In this interview, Abbas Milani, Director of Iranian Studies, reflects on the ...
After President Trump sent an armada to the Middle East, Iran's Supreme Leader warned a U.S. attack would spark regional war.
When you think about all the sentient beings on Earth, the numbers are staggering, which is why we can’t risk letting Trump ...
Iran’s ability to strike Israel and destabilize the wider Middle East makes it a far more dangerous adversary.
Iran-Trump latest: ‘Hopefully we’ll make a deal’, declares US president amid soaring tensions in Middle East - Iran's supreme ...
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Why Iran prepares for war even when it avoids one

Iran’s modern identity was forged through revolution, invasion, and a brutal eight-year war with Iraq. Those experiences taught the country to expect pressure, prepare for conflict, and rely on itself ...
Iran’s missile and defence capabilities “will never be subject to negotiation”, Tehran’s foreign minister said.
The film's high budget has raised questions about efforts by powerful donors to win favour with the White House.
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Europe’s security interests are not identical to those of the United States. They never have been. Treating them as ...
President Donald Trump warned Iran that time is running out to make a deal with the U.S., noting that a fleet of U.S. warships entering to the region is ready ...