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

The arrests of four Iranian-Americans have created a chill among those in Iran working to open up civil society and led to disagreements over U.S. support for those efforts.

Backgrounder: Economists say Iran’s mismanaged energy sector and falling oil prices could have consequences for its economy.

Backgrounder: The financial levers Washington is applying to bring about a suspension of Iran’s nuclear program.

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf is under increasing pressure from NATO and the United States to clamp down on Taliban militants, but internal resistance from Pakistani Islamists is preventing hi…