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The sudden death of Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, has also sparked much speculation about the identity of the country’s next supreme leader.

Recent events in Yemen could drag Saudi Arabia into the conflict.

Reporting on Iran’s anti-government protests comes with extraordinary risks and obstacles.

The war in Iran is likely to lead to several issues for China, but it also presents Beijing with opportunities.

The Persian Empire – on the site of what is now Iran – set the standard for superpowers of the ancient world and left a cornucopia of treasures and architectural masterpieces.

Where the MIddle East fits in to theories of conflict escalation.

This week’s instalment in our series on Russia’s relations with its neighbours turns the spotlight on Iran. Clément Therme, a specialist in relations between the two countries, looks at how Ukraine and…

Recent speeches suggest there may be an appetite for closer relations, but it won’t be easy. A Saudi and an Iranian explain.

Honeyed words seem to appease the US president, but it’s dangerous if he ends up thinking he can do anything he wants.

The Islamic Republic appears to have survived another existential crisis. Scott Lucas addresses the key issues and considers the future for Iran.