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Tehran’s luxury glass apartments reveal a changing Iran

Open facades symbolise a new yearning for transparency

Business - Financial Times - 8 hours ago

Iran's supreme leader threatens U.S. and Israel after official says it can make nuclear weapons

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed “a tooth-breaking response” against Israel and the United States on Saturday “for what they are doing against Iran” and its proxies.

A Climate Change

We explore Donald Trump’s climate agenda.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Iran Warns It Will Retaliate for Israel's Attack

A response would extend the cycle of violence between the two enemies and risk dragging the Middle East into a wider war.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 2

Is it time for Trump to drain the swamp … in Iran?

President Biden has warned Iran's government to stop plotting against Americans, including President-elect Donald Trump, and the U.S. is prepared to view any attempts on Trump's life as an act of war.

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Iran says woman detained after undressing released without charge

Ahoo Daryaei was released from a psychiatric ward into the care of her family, Iranian authorities say.

How Trump has changed and will change the Constitution

Without Trump, there would be no such thing as criminal immunity for presidents.

Politics - The Hill - 20 hours ago

Was Israel’s tempered response to Iran prelude to something bigger?

If you were disappointed with the limited Israeli response to the Iranian missile attack in April, then you were likely disappointed with the Israeli military’s attack on Friday.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Can Iran and Israel Find a New Equilibrium?

Even with peace talks underway, the region is far from stable.

World - The New York Times - November 4

Iranian-American journalist held in Iran, U.S. says

Reza Valizadeh had worked for Radio Farda, an outlet under Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty that's overseen by the U.S. Agency for Global Media.

An Iranian American Was Arrested in Iran, U.S. Confirms

Rights groups said that Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist, was recently arrested in Iran, although the State Department did not confirm that he was the person detained.

World - The New York Times - November 5

U.S. Looking Into Reports of American's Detention in Iran

The State Department declined to name the person, but an Iranian-American journalist is said to be imprisoned.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Gulf caught in Israel-Iran escalation fears

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Iran detains female student for undressing in protest

Reaction tests President Masoud Pezeshkian’s efforts to assuage public discontent as tensions with Israel rise

World - Financial Times - November 4

Iran and Trump Are Front of Mind at Muslim Summit in Saudi Arabia

Leaders from across the Arab and Muslim world were in Riyadh for a meeting officially convened to discuss the fighting in Gaza and Lebanon.

World - The New York Times - November 11

Iran Debates Whether It Could Make a Deal With Trump

Some in Iran’s new, more moderate government think the result of the presidential election provides an opportunity to make a lasting deal with the United States.

World - The New York Times - November 12

Russia and Iran Vie for Influence in the Caucasus Region

In the volatile Caucasus region, Russia and Iran, often seen as united in their aims, are vying to secure trade routes and influence. That leaves Western countries facing an unusual dilemma.

World - The New York Times - November 12

Elon Musk meets with Iran’s UN ambassador – report

Contact was reportedly at Trump-allied billionaire’s request and could be significant for dismal US-Iranian relations. Elon Musk reportedly met with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations on ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Iran Told U.S. It Wouldn't Try to Kill Trump

The written communication last month came after the Biden administration warned Tehran against attempts on Trump’s life.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 15

Iran Told U.S. That It’s Not Trying to Kill Trump

The Biden administration had warned that the United States would consider any Iranian attempt on Mr. Trump’s life to be “an act of war,” officials said.

World - The New York Times - November 15

Elon Musk recently met with Iran's ambassador to U.N.

Elon Musk's meeting comes as the Iranians seek a channel into President-elect Donald Trump's orbit.

Iran keeps door open to talks with Trump

Deputy foreign minister says Tehran ‘favours negotiations’ but will not yield to ‘maximum pressure’ strategy

World - Financial Times - November 18

Iran discusses capping stocks of highly enriched uranium

Talks with UN nuclear agency signal republic could be willing to make compromises on nuclear programme

World - Financial Times - November 19

Activist Kianoosh Sanjari’s Final Act Stuns Iran

Repeatedly imprisoned in his country, Kianoosh Sanjari refused to be silenced by the government. But in the end, despairing of change, he silenced himself.

World - The New York Times - November 20

U.S. and Europeans Move to Censure Iran for Nuclear Secrecy

Before Donald J. Trump takes office, the West wants to call out Iran for failing to adhere to treaty obligations to be transparent about its nuclear past and present.

World - The New York Times - November 20

For Iran, disinformation comes just behind assassination

With the election of Donald Trump, Tehran has accelerated its efforts, putting disinformation just behind assassination as a malign state strategy.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Iran welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Daniel Khalife found guilty of spying for Iran

Khalife first contacted a man linked to Iranian intelligence soon after joining the British Army, his trial heard.

Managing Climate Change

At the UN COP29 climate talks in Baku negotiators gear up to agree a new finance target. Plus: prospects for a carbon market framework; what Trump win means for Biden’s green bill; China’s ...

World - Financial Times - November 11

The Meeting That Changed the Direction of the Patriots

Drake Maye called out his teammates after a lousy practice. The response shows they’re becoming his team, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 11

Changes in New York City

How city and state officials are trying to make the city more livable.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Globalisation is not dead — it’s just changed

What happens next does not depend on the US alone, we are seeing a shift to a multipolar world

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Iran's supreme leader threatens both Israel and the US with 'a crushing response' over attacks on Iran and its allies

World - ABC News - November 2

Iran’s defence budget set to soar as regional tensions rise

Recommendation to parliament for substantial increase in military spending comes after recent exchange of fire with Israel

World - Financial Times - October 29

Satellite images show damage at Iran military sites after Israel attack

Satellite imagery suggests that Israeli’s attack on Iran appears to have damaged a key element of Tehran’s ballistic missile production and air defense sites, potentially leaving it exposed to any ...

Alleged spy says he 'sabotaged operation' to travel to Iran

The former British soldier accused of spying for Iran tells his trial that he deliberately avoided travelling to the country.

Oil prices rise after Iranian commanders vow response to Israeli attack

Belligerent comments come as Tehran weighs options in wake of air strikes

Business - Financial Times - November 1

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