Iran was always going to close the Strait of Hormuz
Over neatly five decades, Tehran has threatened to close the waterway whenever faced with an international crisis.
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Soheila Sokhanvari’s painstaking miniatures memorialise the stolen lives of Iranian cultural icons
Sokhanvari’s work asks what remains after a life has been pushed out of history – and whether a portrait can resurrect a woman consigned to oblivion.
What the Iran nuclear deal means – and what it doesn’t
So there’s now a real plan to sort out Iran’s nuclear programme. What about all its other problems?
US‑Iran tensions: no route for de‑escalation in sight
Donald Trump stepped back from launching US airstrikes inside Iran, but the conflict is unabated and there appears to be no way out of confrontation for now.
Iran war has become a lesson in how power really works
The US and Israel believed that military superiority would be enough to humble Iran. It looks as if they were wrong.
What Trump’s latest move means for the Iran nuclear deal
The president hasn’t pulled out of the agreement but decertifying it has serious implications.
Trump’s unpredictable approach to Iran could seriously backfire
Donald Trump’s decisions are often hard to predict. Some people argue that is exactly what he wants.
Latest sanctions on Iran risk strengthening Tehran and undermining US credibility
Washington has promised to unleash “economic D-Day” on Tehran and its allies. But Iran has lived through US sanctions for nearly 50 years.
Iran’s increased belligerence and nuclear ambitions show why the west needs a more robust policy of deterrence
Iran’s role in the recent conflict between Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah shows how badly western containment policy has failed.
Why are the US and Israel not on the same page over how to deal with Iran? Expert Q&A
The Trump administration favours a diplomatic solution with Iran over its nuclear programme, while Israel wants military action.
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