The Islamic Republic of Iran today is a Shiite Islamic republic with a Sunni minority under a theocratic regime which is ruled by President Hassan Rouhani since 2013. Historically, it is home to some of the world's oldest civilizations including the Persian empire. Since the 1979 Islamic revolution Iran has become more and more conservative.
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's visit to Iran highlights growing ties between the two nations, as they deepen economic cooperation and strengthen their anti-Western alliance.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is heading to Qatar for the 19th Asian Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Summit, aiming to strengthen diplomatic ties amid Iran’s ongoing regional maneuvers.
Iran is grasping for a success, after weeks of seeing its Hezbollah proxy reeling from blows.
The Shin Bet has thwarted several serious plots, some of which were reported to be in advanced stages of planning and preparation.
The US warns Iran against escalating violence following Israel's assassination of Hezbollah leader Nasrallah, while strained relations between Washington and Jerusalem continue.
"The US is complicit in all of these crimes and...has to accept the repercussions," Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said.
Commenting on Nasrallah's killing, Iranian Foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said Israel "will not rest" and the action would not go unanswered.
"Nasrallah wasn’t just one person, he was a path and a school of thought, and his path will continue."
Nilforoushan was a key player in Iranian actions in the region, advising Hezbollah on military and diplomatic affairs
The Iranian supreme leader was moved to a secure location and says Hezbollah is at the forefront of resistance against Israel.
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