Iran’s Health System ‘Beyond Disastrous’ From Covid Surge

The Delta variant of the coronavirus has overwhelmed the country, which has been reeling from the pandemic since it began, presenting a stark test for its new hard-line president.

U.S. Seizes Iran-Linked Websites at Key Point in Nuclear Talks

Officials seized the domains of about three dozen websites just days after Iran elected a new, hard-line president, and at a critical moment in nuclear negotiations.

Opinion | The Hard-Liners Won in Iran. That’s Not All Bad News.

A more monolithic Iranian system that seeks stability presents Washington with an opportunity.

Opinion | Iran Bets on Religion, Repression and Revolution

The next Iranian president’s past tells us something about the country’s future.

For Biden, Iranian Hard-liner May Be Best Path to Restoring Nuclear Deal

The next six weeks before a new government takes office in Tehran may be a unique window for clinching an agreement that Iran’s leadership has been delaying.

Iranian Hard-Liner Ebrahim Raisi Wins Presidential Vote

The government announced his victory on Saturday, a day after a vote that many Iranians skipped, viewing it as rigged.

In a Pessimistic Mood, Iranians Vote for a New President

Turnout appeared low on Friday, with many voters saying they would not cast ballots in an election that they feel has been manipulated in favor of a hard-line conservative candidate.

Opinion | ‘Don’t Vote.’ These Iranians Have Had Enough.

Low turnout would signal a rejection of the election. But not voting gives the regime a near-certain assurance that their candidate will be victorious.

Many Expected to Shun Iran Vote Seen as Presidential Race of One

An ultraconservative judiciary chief appears to have the only real chance of winning after a council of powerful clerics disqualified virtually all the other viable candidates.

Iran Clears Way for Hard-line Judiciary Chief to Become President

Potential rivals to Ebrahim Raisi, Ayatollah Khamenei’s favored choice, were barred from the June 18 election, and the remaining candidates do not present a serious challenge.

Iran, a Longtime Backer of Hamas, Cheers Attacks on Israel

Tehran jumped at the chance to portray militants’ barrages on Israel as revenge for Israeli attacks on Iran. But Israel says Tehran played no role in the latest conflict.