Why Iran broke the ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz and what might happen next – expert Q&A
A MIddle East expert addresses some of the key questions about the renewed conflict.
Primary Results
Israel’s attacks have exposed weaknesses in Iran, but it’s in little danger of collapsing
The Israeli government looks to be trying to topple Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Who is Iran’s leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
Iran’s supreme leader is known for his speech making, but less is known about his family life.
How Donald Trump’s nuclear deal withdrawal will hurt Iran’s dissenters and activists
Just as Iran’s centre ground was collapsing under political pressure, Donald Trump offered the hardliners a gift.
Iran’s divided media landscape makes getting information during wartime even harder
Reporting on Iran is challenging, both from inside the country and from outside.
The Iran war has brought many old Gulf faultlines to the fore – and is creating new ones
The war has deepened animosity across the Gulf region.
Fallout from Iran attacks spells trouble to come in wider Middle East
The world’s response to two terrorist incidents in Iran was telling, and ominous.
Iran: with a tanking economy and an election in weeks, the Islamic Republic tries to rally support by acting tough
Facing a parliamentary election in March, the Islamic Republic is trying to distract attention away from its economic woes with a show of strength.
Iran has been attacked by US and Israel when peace was within reach
It appeared that diplomacy was working, but the strikes by the US and Israel now risk destroying any chance of a peaceful resolution of this crisis.
Domestic politics will be a key factor in how far things escalate between Israel and Iran
How far the violent exchanges between Israel and Iran will escalate may well hinge on how strong the two sides’ leader need to appear to their own people.
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