WorldViews: Iran


Posted at 01:12 PM ET, 06/18/2013

The two surprisingly small but notoriously difficult issues standing between the U.S. and Iran
By Max Fisher
Obama and Rouhani have described a deal that should be palatable to them both. So why is it so hard to get there?

By Max Fisher  |  01:12 PM ET, 06/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:56 AM ET, 06/17/2013

5 things to know about Iran's new president, Hassan Rouhani

By Max Fisher
The moderate new leaders is seen as predisposed to compromising with the U.S. but also as backing the nuclear program.

By Max Fisher  |  10:56 AM ET, 06/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:31 PM ET, 06/15/2013

Iran's next president, in speech: 'I will try to improve peace in the world by engagement'
By Max Fisher
Hassan Rouhani hints at a shift away from years of confrontation and "resistance."

By Max Fisher  |  03:31 PM ET, 06/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:16 PM ET, 06/15/2013

Video: Young Iranians fill streets in celebration of their new president, Hossan Rouhani

By Max Fisher
The scenes are a remarkable contrast with the violence and anger of the 2009 election.

By Max Fisher  |  02:16 PM ET, 06/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:10 PM ET, 06/15/2013

Iran's next president, Hassan Rouhani, seen as best hope for ending nuclear standoff with West
By Max Fisher
The former nuclear negotiator has a record of pragmatism and enters office at a key moment.

By Max Fisher  |  02:10 PM ET, 06/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:51 PM ET, 06/14/2013

'Everything we have now is because of Jalili and his courage'
By Max Fisher
The nuclear negotiator and presidential candidate promises "resistance" and "pure Islam."

By Max Fisher  |  01:51 PM ET, 06/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:21 AM ET, 06/14/2013

How do Iran's supreme leader and president split power? Here's a chart explaining it.
By Max Fisher
Yes, the Islamic Republic has some democratic institutions. No, they're not very powerful.

By Max Fisher  |  11:21 AM ET, 06/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:02 AM ET, 06/14/2013

American who speaks 23 languages says Persian is his favorite
By Max Fisher
Tim Doner is what's called a hyperpolyglot

By Max Fisher  |  08:02 AM ET, 06/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:11 PM ET, 06/12/2013

'America talked the talk while Iran walked the walk'

By Max Fisher
How did Tehran outmaneuver the U.S., not to mention Saudi Arabia, in Syria's civil war?

By Max Fisher  |  12:11 PM ET, 06/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran, Syria, U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted at 11:14 AM ET, 06/12/2013

Report: Iran's foreign minister secretly urged 'broad discussions' with the U.S.

By Max Fisher
It's a sign that there's internal pressure on the supreme leader to deal directly with Washington.

By Max Fisher  |  11:14 AM ET, 06/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:25 PM ET, 06/11/2013

This map of global public opinion toward Iran is bad news for Tehran

By Max Fisher
A Pew poll finds that the country is overwhelmingly disliked everywhere expect Pakistan.

By Max Fisher  |  12:25 PM ET, 06/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:03 AM ET, 06/10/2013

A rare Iran presidential poll shows Tehran mayor Ghalibaf as runaway favorite
By Max Fisher
The pragmatic technocrat appears to hold a wide lead in nearly all demographics.

By Max Fisher  |  06:03 AM ET, 06/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:29 PM ET, 06/07/2013

Few taboos in Iran's presidential debate: Candidates clash on nuclear talks, student crackdowns
By Max Fisher
Some of the candidates challenged the status quo on key national issues.

By Max Fisher  |  12:29 PM ET, 06/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:20 PM ET, 05/22/2013

'If Imam Khomeini were alive and he registered [for president], he would be disqualified'
By Max Fisher
An Iranian legislator wrote an open letter to Khameini criticizing the decision to bar Rafsanjani from running.

By Max Fisher  |  01:20 PM ET, 05/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:17 PM ET, 05/22/2013

Staunch anti-American Saeed Jalili an early favorite in Iran's presidential race
By Max Fisher
The nuclear negotiator has consistently discouraged negotiations with the U.S. and called for "resistance."

By Max Fisher  |  12:17 PM ET, 05/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:32 AM ET, 05/22/2013

Rafsanjani's disqualification follows tumultuous relationship with Iran's supreme leader
By Max Fisher

By Max Fisher  |  06:32 AM ET, 05/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:38 PM ET, 05/21/2013

Riot police return to Tehran's streets
By Max Fisher
As the Guardian Council blocks former president Rafsanjani from runnings, tensions increase.

By Max Fisher  |  02:38 PM ET, 05/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:58 PM ET, 05/20/2013

Could Rafsanjani be disqualified from Iran's presidential race for his age?

By Max Fisher
A Guardian Council statement may have hinted as much, although it's not clear this is what he intended.

By Max Fisher  |  12:58 PM ET, 05/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:31 AM ET, 05/16/2013

Map: How the world voted on a U.N. resolution for political transition in Syria

By Max Fisher
It's revealing to look at the 12 countries that voted in Syria's favor and the 59 that abstained.

By Max Fisher  |  06:31 AM ET, 05/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran, Maps, Russia, Syria, United Nations

Posted at 12:26 PM ET, 05/11/2013

Video: Iranians rally in support of Rafsanjani's surprise presidential candidacy
By Max Fisher
The former president has applied to run in the coming election, shaking up Iranian politics.

By Max Fisher  |  12:26 PM ET, 05/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:14 AM ET, 05/10/2013

This powerful video shows Iran's worsening crackdown on journalists

By Max Fisher
"Only Somali journalists have gone into exile in higher numbers."

By Max Fisher  |  10:14 AM ET, 05/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:44 PM ET, 04/17/2013

Iran condemns the Boston bombing, with a caveat
By Max Fisher
An Iranian foreign ministry statement expressed sympathy with the U.S. but also used the incident to reiterate a political point.

By Max Fisher  |  12:44 PM ET, 04/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:45 PM ET, 04/11/2013

What time machine? Iranian news agency quietly deletes a report that Iran had built one.

By Caitlin Dewey
This is not the first time that an Iranian state news outlet has gotten caught with a less-than-accurate story.

By Caitlin Dewey  |  02:45 PM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:10 PM ET, 04/09/2013

Video: New Navy laser can shoot down drones, is headed for the Persian Gulf
By Caitlin Dewey
That crazy new Navy laser will deploy to Iran's backyard and target exactly the type of boats and aircraft Iran is known for

By Caitlin Dewey  |  06:10 PM ET, 04/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:58 AM ET, 03/27/2013

Why now is the perfect time for a vacation to Iran (sort of)

By Max Fisher
Runaway inflation means you can live like royalty for cheap, but only if you don't mind a backdrop of economic warfare.

By Max Fisher  |  08:58 AM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:50 AM ET, 03/21/2013

The politicization of Nowruz, Iran's new year

By Jason Rezaian
Both Washington and Tehran have taken to using the ancient Persian holiday to send political messages to Iranians.

By Jason Rezaian  |  09:50 AM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:16 PM ET, 03/20/2013

Video: Obama teases Netanyahu about 'red lines'
By Max Fisher
The Israeli prime minister, who has warned the U.S. to set a red line on Iran's nuclear program, comes in for some presidential joshing.

By Max Fisher  |  02:16 PM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran, Israel, U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted at 10:28 AM ET, 03/18/2013

Today's reads: photos of border crossings, guarded optimism on Iran

By Max Fisher
Also: Who are the world's five worst "enemies of the Internet"?

By Max Fisher  |  10:28 AM ET, 03/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bahrain, Iran, South Korea, Today's Reads, Vietnam

Posted at 03:34 PM ET, 03/15/2013

Iran's Web censors vs. Google Reader
By Caitlin Dewey
Even if Iranians use Google Reader to evade censors, they probably couldn't do so for long.

By Caitlin Dewey  |  03:34 PM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:45 AM ET, 03/15/2013

Today's reads: Gay Argentines discuss Pope Francis
By Max Fisher
Also: What about Iran's fatwa banning nuclear weapons?

By Max Fisher  |  10:45 AM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Argentina, China, Iran, Today's Reads

Posted at 08:43 AM ET, 03/13/2013

Today's Reads: Eyes on Khatami, frustration in Wukan

By Max Fisher
Would the reformer Mohammed Khatami, a former president, run for the office again?

By Max Fisher  |  08:43 AM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  China, Iran, Today's Reads

Posted at 08:41 AM ET, 03/12/2013

Today's Reads: South Africa's future, Obama in Israel
By Max Fisher
Is the president's trip to the Middle East all about Iran?

By Max Fisher  |  08:41 AM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  China, Iran, Israel, South Africa, Today's Reads

Posted at 09:39 AM ET, 03/07/2013

Unique photography project gets strong reception in Iran

By Jason Rezaian
Azadeh Aklhaghi's "By an Eye Witness" is a unique undertaking in the country.

By Jason Rezaian  |  09:39 AM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:07 AM ET, 02/26/2013

Today's Reads: Nuclear talks with Iran, a Chinese insider pushes for reform

By Max Fisher
Also, why economists are upset about Italy's election.

By Max Fisher  |  09:07 AM ET, 02/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  China, Iran, Italy, Today's Reads

Posted at 03:38 PM ET, 02/25/2013

It's not just you: Iranian state media are very unhappy with last night's Oscars

By Caitlin Dewey
Officials also criticized Argo's Oscar win and promised their own version of the "anti-Iran" film

By Caitlin Dewey  |  03:38 PM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:27 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Here's a video of Iranians cheering the U.S. wrestling team in Tehran
By Max Fisher
The fans made a big show of cheering the American team and one American in particular.

By Max Fisher  |  12:27 PM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:54 PM ET, 02/22/2013

The day the American flag was shown unmolested in Iran

By Jason Rezaian
Scenes from the international wrestling tournament in Tehran, where the U.S. team came in third.

By Jason Rezaian  |  02:54 PM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:40 AM ET, 02/18/2013

Michael Moore says he wants to visit Iran, with or without an invitation

By Jason Rezaian
The American filmmaker might have some trouble if he arrives in Tehran without a visa.

By Jason Rezaian  |  11:40 AM ET, 02/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:52 AM ET, 02/16/2013

Iran's foreign minister again signals openness to talks
By Jason Rezaian
Salehi appears to be trying to bring Khamenei back into the dialogue as the decider on nuclear negotiations.

By Jason Rezaian  |  10:52 AM ET, 02/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:27 PM ET, 02/14/2013

A bad day for the Iranian nuclear crisis
By Max Fisher
UN nuclear inspectors came away empty-handed just as Iran was discovered attempting to buy magnets use for enriching uranium.

By Max Fisher  |  01:27 PM ET, 02/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:33 AM ET, 02/13/2013

The 11 foreign policy takeaways from Obama's State of the Union

By Max Fisher
Less Afghanistan and Syria, more cyber security and drones, outreach to Iran and more.

By Max Fisher  |  11:33 AM ET, 02/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Afghanistan, C.I.A., Cyber Security, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted at 10:29 AM ET, 02/08/2013

New poll: Iranians mostly blame the U.S. for sanctions, still want a nuclear program

By Max Fisher
The Obama administration has said sanctions are meant to turn Iranians against the program, but they seem to be failing.

By Max Fisher  |  10:29 AM ET, 02/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:29 AM ET, 02/07/2013

Here's the video Iran says it hacked from a downed U.S. drone
By Max Fisher
Is the video real? Does it matter?

By Max Fisher  |  10:29 AM ET, 02/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 02/07/2013

Is Khamenei rejecting direct nuclear talks or just negotiating?

By Max Fisher
The supreme leader appeared to slam the door on direct U.S. negotiations.

By Max Fisher  |  10:00 AM ET, 02/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran, U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted at 03:21 PM ET, 02/05/2013

A staggering map of the 54 countries that reportedly participated in the CIA's rendition program

By Max Fisher
The global but secret campaign included help from Iran and Syria, among others.

By Max Fisher  |  03:21 PM ET, 02/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  C.I.A., Iran, Maps, Syria

Posted at 12:05 PM ET, 02/05/2013

Mohamed Morsi's strange gamble on Iran and Ahmadinejad

By Max Fisher
The high-profile meeting risks political capital that Morsi just doesn't have to spend.

By Max Fisher  |  12:05 PM ET, 02/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Egypt, Iran

Posted at 10:11 AM ET, 02/05/2013

The video that helps explain Egypt and Iran's deep mutual mistrust

By Max Fisher
In 1979, Mike Wallace asked Iran's revolutionary leader why the Egyptian president had called him "a lunatic."

By Max Fisher  |  10:11 AM ET, 02/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Egypt, Iran

Posted at 12:14 PM ET, 01/31/2013

Israel's strike on Syria as a dress rehearsal for conflict with Iran

By Max Fisher
After years of a mutual testing of wills, both Israel and Iran get another opportunity with Wednesday's airstrike.

By Max Fisher  |  12:14 PM ET, 01/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran, Israel, Syria

Posted at 10:19 AM ET, 01/31/2013

How Israel's air strike could help Syria
By Max Fisher
Nothing brings wary allies together like a common enemy.

By Max Fisher  |  10:19 AM ET, 01/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran, Israel, Russia, Syria

Posted at 12:27 PM ET, 01/28/2013

Here's a photo of the sad-looking monkey that Iran says it launched into space
By Max Fisher
Photo: Iran says it launched this monkey into space

By Max Fisher  |  12:27 PM ET, 01/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:51 PM ET, 01/07/2013

Found in Tehran: Ayatollah Khamenei-shaped air freshener

By Max Fisher
The supreme leader can now fill your car with a refreshing apple aroma for the low price of 81 cents.

By Max Fisher  |  03:51 PM ET, 01/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:17 PM ET, 01/07/2013

On Israel, Iran, and spending, Chuck Hagel looks a lot like Robert Gates
By Max Fisher
The expected defense secretary nominee has been criticized for his views on major issues, but they look awfully similar to those of Bush-appointed Gates.

By Max Fisher  |  12:17 PM ET, 01/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran, Israel, U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted at 09:54 AM ET, 12/20/2012

What happened when a travel writer flew to Iran with no tourist visa or return flight

By Max Fisher
The experience sounds daunting, but maybe not as difficult as it could be for an Iranian traveling to the West.

By Max Fisher  |  09:54 AM ET, 12/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  australia, Iran

Posted at 10:14 AM ET, 12/19/2012

Facebook page for Iran's leader has first English post

By Jason Rezaian
Ali Khamenei would be just the latest Iranian to break the ban on accessing the social networking site.

By Jason Rezaian  |  10:14 AM ET, 12/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:20 AM ET, 12/18/2012

Iran's state-run news network blames 'Israeli death squads' for Sandy Hook shooting
By Max Fisher
PressTV runs a long story accusing the U.S. of covering up an Israeli operation to punish President Obama.

By Max Fisher  |  10:20 AM ET, 12/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran, Israel

Posted at 10:31 AM ET, 12/17/2012

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei echoes Mike Huckabee on Newtown school shooting
By Max Fisher
A spokesperson for the leading Iranian ayatollah cites a lack of religion in discussing the Sandy Hook shooting.

By Max Fisher  |  10:31 AM ET, 12/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  America in Context, Iran

Posted at 04:28 PM ET, 12/13/2012

Chuck Hagel's ambiguous stance on dealing with Iran

By Max Fisher
The possible nominee for defense secretary opposed Iran strikes during the Bush administration, but may have changed his stance.

By Max Fisher  |  04:28 PM ET, 12/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran, U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted at 01:23 PM ET, 12/10/2012

The seven countries where the state can execute you for being atheist
By Max Fisher
A new report on religious freedom finds severe restrictions on non-believers in several Middle Eastern states.

By Max Fisher  |  01:23 PM ET, 12/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran, Maldives, Maps, Mauritania, pakistan, Saudi Arabia

Posted at 01:17 PM ET, 12/03/2012

Iran without irony: Official says Palestinians played key role' in Gaza war
By Max Fisher
Iran News overreaches a bit on crediting Tehran with anti-Israel fighting.

By Max Fisher  |  01:17 PM ET, 12/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran, Israel-Palestine

Posted at 10:23 AM ET, 11/28/2012

Iran shows new submarines and warships, touts self-sufficiency in defense

By Anup Kaphle
In a video posted on state television, Iran boasted its ability to manufacture destroyers and submarines at home.

By Anup Kaphle  |  10:23 AM ET, 11/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran

Posted at 01:47 PM ET, 11/20/2012

Does the Gaza crisis make Israeli strikes on Iran more likely?
By Max Fisher
Maybe, but only if the Israeli military has changed its 2010 assessment of its capability of carrying out that mission.

By Max Fisher  |  01:47 PM ET, 11/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran, Israel-Palestine, Middle East

Posted at 01:44 PM ET, 11/14/2012

Analysts fear wide-reaching fallout from Israeli strikes on Gaza

By Max Fisher
Middle East-watchers, never an optimistic bunch, worry about ripple affects across the region.

By Max Fisher  |  01:44 PM ET, 11/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Egypt, Iran, Israel-Palestine, Middle East, Turkey

Posted at 03:44 PM ET, 11/08/2012

Map: Where was the drone that Iran tried to shoot down?

By Max Fisher
It looks like the drone, though over international waters, would have been very close to Iranian soil.

By Max Fisher  |  03:44 PM ET, 11/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:37 AM ET, 11/07/2012

Iranians see reduced risk of war in Obamas reelection
By Jason Rezaian
Though many were initially disappointed with the president's first term, they seem relieved he's won.

By Jason Rezaian  |  08:37 AM ET, 11/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  America in Context, Iran

Posted at 05:03 PM ET, 11/05/2012

Iranian Supreme Leaders granddaughter is big on Facebook, despite block

By Max Fisher
A reminder of the impossibility of Tehran's mission to keep Iranians off social networks.

By Max Fisher  |  05:03 PM ET, 11/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran

Posted at 10:06 AM ET, 11/05/2012

Netanyahu more resolved than thought to strike Iran, but Israel might not be
By Max Fisher
The Israeli leader tried to set a unilateral attack in motion in 2010, but was stopped by internal political and military forces. Have those dynamics changed?

By Max Fisher  |  10:06 AM ET, 11/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran, Israel, U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted at 10:20 AM ET, 10/31/2012

More hints of an opening for direct U.S.-Iran talks

By Max Fisher
Tehran has reportedly appointed an envoy to receive "approaches from the Americans."

By Max Fisher  |  10:20 AM ET, 10/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran, U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 10/27/2012

Peter Moore, former hostage in Iraq, talks about life in captivity

By Olga Khazan
Peter Moore talks to Reddit about years in captivity, torture and garlic bread.

By Olga Khazan  |  01:00 PM ET, 10/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Hostages, Iran, Iraq

Posted at 02:26 PM ET, 10/26/2012

Qatars foray into Gaza politics: Bad for Iran, good for Israel?
By Max Fisher
The oil-rich kingdom may seek to pry Hamas away from Tehran's influence.

By Max Fisher  |  02:26 PM ET, 10/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran, Israel-Palestine, Middle East, Qatar

Posted at 05:05 PM ET, 10/25/2012

Report: British attorney general thinks strike on Iran could be illegal

By Max Fisher
The Guardian reports on a secret legal memo shaping London's response.

By Max Fisher  |  05:05 PM ET, 10/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran, U.S. Foreign Policy, United Kingdom

Posted at 11:16 AM ET, 10/24/2012

The U.S. presidential debate, as seen by Iran’s defense minister

By Max Fisher
Brigadier General Vahidi's offers a revealing misreading of American politics.

By Max Fisher  |  11:16 AM ET, 10/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran, U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted at 02:49 PM ET, 10/22/2012

Would direct U.S.-Iran talks be bad for Israel?

By Max Fisher
The larger issues underlying the building U.S. debate over reported nuclear negotiations.

By Max Fisher  |  02:49 PM ET, 10/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran, Israel, U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 10/22/2012

Unraveling the secret U.S.-Iran nuclear talks

By Max Fisher
What people are saying about the New York Times story alleging a deal to hold private bilateral negotiations.

By Max Fisher  |  12:00 PM ET, 10/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran, U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted at 09:40 AM ET, 10/22/2012

What then-U.S. national security adviser for Iran says about ‘Argo’

By Max Fisher
Gary Sick positively reviews the film, with some insights on the internal dramas of the day.

By Max Fisher  |  09:40 AM ET, 10/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Iran, Pop Culture

Posted at 02:32 PM ET, 03/19/2012

‘Israel loves Iran’ anti-war initiative takes off

By Elizabeth Flock
As Israel’s government issued a warning over Iran’s nuclear program, some citizens of both countries were talking to one another in much sweeter tones online.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  02:32 PM ET, 03/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Iran, Israel, anti-war initiative

Posted at 01:17 PM ET, 03/14/2012

Azerbaijan arrests alleged spies — who are the Iranian Revolutionary Guards?

By Elizabeth Flock
The suspects allegedly worked for the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, a branch of Iran’s military.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  01:17 PM ET, 03/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Azerbaijan, Iran, spies, Iranian Revolutionary Guards

Posted at 02:38 PM ET, 03/06/2012

Where is Bob Levinson? FBI offers $1 million reward

By Elizabeth Flock
FBI offers $1 million reward.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  02:38 PM ET, 03/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Robert Levinson, FBI, Iran

Posted at 01:28 PM ET, 03/06/2012

Benjamin Netanyahu metaphors: Time to start calling ‘a duck a duck’
By Elizabeth Flock
On Monday, he said it was time to start calling “a duck a duck” in reference to Iran.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  01:28 PM ET, 03/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, Iran, literary figures of speech

Posted at 08:05 AM ET, 03/06/2012

Netanyahu warns Iran, Hawaii weather and Holder on assassination: Morning roundup
By Elizabeth Flock
Netanyahu warns Iran; Hawaii weather; Holder defines assassination.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  08:05 AM ET, 03/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Morning news roundup, Israel, Iran, Australia, Philippines, Africa

Posted at 09:17 AM ET, 03/02/2012

Iran parliamentary elections: Are they free and fair?
By Elizabeth Flock
The elections are the first vote since the disputed 2009 elections.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  09:17 AM ET, 03/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Iran, parliamentary elections

Posted at 07:58 AM ET, 02/29/2012

Leap year, Anonymous hackers arrested, Ohio shooting’s 911 tapes: Morning roundup
By Elizabeth Flock
Leap year, Anonymous hackers arrested, Ohio shooting’s 911 tapes.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  07:58 AM ET, 02/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Morning roundup, Iran, Syria, Europe, South America

Posted at 08:55 AM ET, 02/27/2012

Oscar winners abroad, Russia protests and WikiLeaks strikes: Morning roundup
By Elizabeth Flock
Oscar winners abroad, Russia protests and WikiLeaks strikes again.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  08:55 AM ET, 02/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Morning roundup, Pakistan, Iran, France, Russia, Afghanistan, Syria

Posted at 08:02 AM ET, 02/24/2012

Salman Rushdie, SOS for oceans, Syria will get arms ‘somehow’: Morning roundup
By Elizabeth Flock
Salman Rushdie, SOS for oceans, Syria will get arms ‘somehow’

By Elizabeth Flock  |  08:02 AM ET, 02/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Morning roundup, Syria, Iran, India, Australia

Posted at 01:58 PM ET, 02/23/2012

Iran nuclear talks failure sparks fears online
By Elizabeth Flock
Surfacing online: A 1970s BBC transcript to be used in the event of a nuclear attack and a Web site showing what might happen if a bomb were dropped.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  01:58 PM ET, 02/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Iran, nuclear talks, nuclear program, BBC

Posted at 04:23 PM ET, 02/15/2012

Iranians using proxy servers 10 times more than they were last year
By Elizabeth Flock
Despite the partial Internet blackout in Iran, there is some evidence that people are still finding their way online.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  04:23 PM ET, 02/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Iran, Internet, web censorship

Posted at 01:33 PM ET, 02/14/2012

Valentine’s Day government bans rejected by lovers around the world
By Elizabeth Flock
Lovers are celebrating, despite the consequences.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  01:33 PM ET, 02/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Valentine's Day, government bans, India, Malaysia, Uzbekistan, Iran

Posted at 09:14 AM ET, 02/14/2012

Bangkok blasts: Iranian blows off own legs, injures four others

By Elizabeth Flock
Iranian blows off own legs, injures four others.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  09:14 AM ET, 02/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Thailand, Bangkok, Iran, bomb blasts

Posted at 11:56 AM ET, 02/13/2012

Iran gets back e-mail access, but other sites remain blacked out ahead of protest

By Elizabeth Flock
E-mail access is back up, but other sites remain down ahead of a planned protest Feb. 14.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  11:56 AM ET, 02/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Iran, internet, web censorship

Posted at 08:54 AM ET, 02/13/2012

Israeli diplomats targeted by bombers in India, Georgia (tweets)
By Elizabeth Flock
Israeli diplomats were targeted by bombers in India and Georgia Monday, in two almost-simultaneous strikes, according to AP.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  08:54 AM ET, 02/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, India, Israel, Iran, diplomat, attack

Posted at 09:37 AM ET, 02/10/2012

Israeli Facebook page begs Netanyahu not to attack Iran until after Madonna show; sets off media firestorm
By Elizabeth Flock
At least not until Madonna’s show in Israel is over.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  09:37 AM ET, 02/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Israel, Iran, Madonna, Netanyahu

Posted at 01:06 PM ET, 02/09/2012

Iran begins blocking access to Gmail, other sites
By Elizabeth Flock
The Post’s Thomas Erdbrink reports what it’s like to not be able to access Web sites in Iran.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  01:06 PM ET, 02/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Iran, web censorship, Google, National Internet

Posted at 12:14 PM ET, 02/06/2012

Iran’s ninja army is made up of 3,500 women

By Elizabeth Flock
State TV reported that nearly 3,500 women have registered for ninjutsu classes.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  12:14 PM ET, 02/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Iran, ninjas, ninjutsu

Posted at 10:50 AM ET, 02/06/2012

U.S. closes Syrian embassy: How often does the U.S. shutter embassies?

By Elizabeth Flock
How often does the United States close embassies?

By Elizabeth Flock  |  10:50 AM ET, 02/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Syria, diplomatic relations, North Korea, Iran, Cuba, Bhutan, Taiwan

Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 02/03/2012

Iran says it may ban Samsung for commercial depicting attack on nuclear plant

By Elizabeth Flock
A new Israeli Samsung commercial depicts an attack on an Iranian nuclear plant.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  12:40 PM ET, 02/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Iran, Israel, commercials

Posted at 02:29 PM ET, 01/16/2012

Golden Globes 2012 a huge hit in Iran
By Thomas Erdbrink
The win for best foreign film meant a late night for Iranians watching to see their countrymen take home a Golden Globe.

By Thomas Erdbrink  |  02:29 PM ET, 01/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Golden Globes, Iran

Posted at 11:18 AM ET, 01/11/2012

Iranian nuclear scientist assassinated on same date Iranian professor killed in 2010
By Elizabeth Flock
His death falls on the same date an Iranian professor was similarly assassinated in 2010.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  11:18 AM ET, 01/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Iran, nuclear program, assassinations

Posted at 10:14 AM ET, 01/10/2012

Ahmadinejad and Chavez joke about having atomic bomb
By Elizabeth Flock
In a joint news conference in Caracas on Monday, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez joked about having an atomic bomb at their fingertips.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  10:14 AM ET, 01/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Iran, Venezuela, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Hugo Chavez, nuclear program

Posted at 09:38 AM ET, 01/10/2012

Google is ‘a spying tool,’ Iran police chief says
By Elizabeth Flock
Iran’s police chief said a national Internet is being created for the security of people’s information.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  09:38 AM ET, 01/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Iran, Google, spying

Posted at 04:16 PM ET, 12/28/2011

Strait of Hormuz: How strategic a waterway?
By Elizabeth Flock
Iran threatened Tuesday to stop the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical oil choke points. 

By Elizabeth Flock  |  04:16 PM ET, 12/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, oil

Posted at 05:38 PM ET, 12/14/2011

Pumpkin update: British ambassador’s dog rescued after Iran embassy takeover
By Melissa Bell
Pumpkin update: British ambassador’s dog rescued after Iran embassy takeover

By Melissa Bell  |  05:38 PM ET, 12/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Pumpkin, British embassy, Iran

Posted at 11:53 AM ET, 12/12/2011

Jobless Iranian reportedly throws shoes at Ahmadinejad
By Elizabeth Flock
A conservative Iranian Web site reported that the man threw his shoes at the president to protest not receiving his unemployment benefits.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  11:53 AM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, shoe throwing

Posted at 01:38 PM ET, 12/08/2011

Iran shows alleged downed U.S. drone (Video)
By Thomas Erdbrink
Iran shows downed U.S. drone on state television

By Thomas Erdbrink  |  01:38 PM ET, 12/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, U.S. drones, Iran, Drone

Posted at 02:14 PM ET, 12/05/2011

British diplomacy dilemma: Dog troubles in Tehran
By Melissa Bell
Pumpkin, a member of the British ambassador’s family, was left behind in Tehran.

By Melissa Bell  |  02:14 PM ET, 12/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World: Dominick Chilcott, Iran, British embassy

Posted at 11:56 AM ET, 11/30/2011

Tehran embassy: Rescuing the British ambassador’s dog
By Melissa Bell
All British staffers, including the dog, have left the building

By Melissa Bell  |  11:56 AM ET, 11/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Iran, British embassy

Posted at 02:39 PM ET, 11/29/2011

Tehran embassy seizure, as in 1979, highlights rift with West
By William Branigin
An attack on the British Embassy by Iranian militants recalls the November 1979 takeover of the U.S. Embassy, but important differences are evident.

By William Branigin  |  02:39 PM ET, 11/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Iran, Tehran

Posted at 10:59 AM ET, 11/29/2011

Iranian students storm British embassy in Tehran (audio, video)
By Elizabeth Flock
Iranian student hardliners have broken into British Embassy in Tehran to protest latest sanctions, and to demand the British ambassador’s immediate expulsion.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  10:59 AM ET, 11/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Iran, protests

Posted at 01:44 PM ET, 11/10/2011

Iran to women: No skiing unless with a male guardian
By Thomas Erdbrink
A new police notice prohibits women from the slopes if they are not accompanied by a man.

By Thomas Erdbrink  |  01:44 PM ET, 11/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Iran, Tehran, Skiing

Posted at 11:37 AM ET, 10/26/2011

Iranian chessmaster tossed from championship after refusing game with Israeli opponent
By Thomas Erdbrink
An Iranian chessmaster refuses to play against an Israeli opponent — and gets ejected from championship.

By Thomas Erdbrink  |  11:37 AM ET, 10/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Chess, Iran, Ehud Shachar, Ghaem Maghami

Posted at 12:53 PM ET, 10/13/2011

Iran’s former president warns of U.S. retaliation for assassination plot
By Thomas Erdbrink
Iran's former president Mohammad Khatami warned other Iranian leaders on Thursday of the possibility of a military attack by the U.S.

By Thomas Erdbrink  |  12:53 PM ET, 10/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Iran, Mohammad Khatami

Posted at 11:42 AM ET, 10/12/2011

Iranian assassination plot leads to conspiracy theories

By Elizabeth Flock
After U.S. officials alleged that the Iranian government had been plotting to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to Washington, conspiracy theories were heard on both sides.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  11:42 AM ET, 10/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Iran, Adel al-Jubeir

Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 10/11/2011

Adel al-Jubeir, Saudi ambassador, targeted in Iranian assassination plot
By Melissa Bell
Who is Saudi Ambassador Adel al-Jubeir, the man targeted in the assassination attempt?

By Melissa Bell  |  03:30 PM ET, 10/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Adel Al-Jubeir, Eric Holder, Saudi Arabia, Iran

Posted at 02:49 PM ET, 10/10/2011

Iranian films ‘My Tehran for Sale’ and ‘Persepolis’ result in lashings, protests

By Elizabeth Flock
Post-revolution, Persian films started discussion what it was like to experience liberation from an oppressive regime.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  02:49 PM ET, 10/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Iran, Tunisia, Persian film, Persepolis, Iran for Sale

Posted at 02:11 PM ET, 10/03/2011

Koch brothers’ company sold equipment to Iran, report alleges; firm denies wrongdoing
By Elizabeth Flock
The company owned by David and Charles Koch, billionaire brothers who support conservative causes, faces new allegations in a Bloomberg report

By Elizabeth Flock  |  02:11 PM ET, 10/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  National, Koch brothers, Koch Industries, Iran, investigation

Posted at 03:23 PM ET, 09/28/2011

Al-Qaeda tells Ahmadinejad to stop ‘ridiculous’ 9/11 theories
By Elizabeth Flock
The glossy al-Qaeda-run magazine Inspire’s latest issue calls Ahmadinejad’s belief about 9/11 “ridiculous” and says it “stands in the face of all logic and evidence.”

By Elizabeth Flock  |  03:23 PM ET, 09/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Iran, Inspire Magazine, al-Qaeda, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, 9/11 attacks, Anwar al-Awlaki

Posted at 03:37 PM ET, 09/21/2011

Shane Bauer, Joshua Fattal, freed U.S. hikers, race down airplane stairs to greet family in Oman (Video)
By Melissa Bell
The U.S. hikers freed from jail in Iran are seen in photos talking on the phone before boarding a plane home.

By Melissa Bell  |  03:37 PM ET, 09/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  World, Shane Bauer, Joshua Fattal, U.S. hikers, Iran