The latest measures have forced the cancellation of English proficiency and graduate exams, isolating many Iranians most eager to foster ties with the world.

Experts warn that a campaign aimed at avoiding military escalation could instead provoke it, as Iranian leaders vow retaliation across the oil-rich Gulf.

Analysts say Tehran could intensify the dispute militarily after attempts to squeeze its economy. An Iranian official vowed “not a single drop of oil” would leave the Gulf.

The spill of Russian crude bound for India compounds the environmental damage from spills in and around the Strait of Hormuz, where tankers and oil facilities have come under attack.

As President Trump struggles to extricate the United States from the war in Iran, his promises to protesters in the country have fallen by the wayside.

Plants that convert seawater to drinking water are at the heart of major cities in the Gulf. But they are increasingly becoming military targets.

The chronic water crisis in Iran stems from decades of water-intensive development, fragmented governance and national priorities that sidelined environmental protection. Without major governance refo...

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Reporting on Iran is challenging, both from inside the country and from outside.

The US military buildup in the Middle East is now sufficient for Trump to order military action against Iran at any moment.

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