The crisis following Iran’s presidential vote cast a new light on the country’s hotly contested media space. A crackdown has limited independent reporting but other sources remain as channels for dis…

Religion’s place in the Iranian political system has long been debated among scholars, but a president who blurs the line has refocused attention on the topic

Backgrounder: Some experts say a "Shiite crescent" holds the potential to transform Islamic politics in the coming years.

As UN Security Council members mull sanctions against Tehran, experts say such a move, even with climbing oil prices, could deal a devastating blow to Iran’s economy.

This publication is now archived. What is the nuclear threat from Iran?Iranian officials claim they are pursuing nuclear technology for peaceful civilian purposes only, such as generating electricity…