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.
While Iran claims to be one of the top superpowers when it comes to air defenses, much of its arsenal relies on recycled ideas, material and weapons.
EU unsure Tehran ready for concessions or just looking to relieve pressure, play for time
Iran's President orders an investigation into a detainee's death in Lahijan; five policemen arrested, raising concerns over citizens' rights.
Similar operations were used in Arabic to target those affiliated with Syria and Hezbollah intelligence and security agencies.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian plans his first foreign visit to Iraq in September. He aims to sign pending agreements and strengthen ties with Baghdad.
Ayatollah Khamenei hinted at a potential shift to a softer foreign policy, while emphasizing no trust in the West and a firm stance on terrorism.
Islamic State supporters are using AI to create propaganda and recruit online, raising concerns about the risks of AI in extremist activities.
"There need to be laws to regulate cyberspace. Everyone does it. Look at the French, they arrested this man and threatened him with 20 years in prison for breaching their laws," Khamenei said.
Gindin’s expose also revealed that the film has been marketed outside of Iran through a Malaysian company, which apparently masks the export of Iranian media, and is not subject to sanctions.
Iran “will maintain the Islamic Republic’s strategic approach toward Latin American countries, particularly Venezuela,” an IRNA report noted.