The Hard-Line Military Fraternity Running Iran

By: Neil MacFarquhar — 21 May 2026 at 14:08

Decision making in the country is guided by a small group of men associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.

A billboard in Tehran showing the three supreme leaders, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomenei, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his son, Mojtaba Khamenei.

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Iran Has Been Consistent in War. Will It Be Consistent in Peace Talks?

By: Neil MacFarquhar — 11 April 2026 at 04:01

While President Trump’s war aims have changed by the moment, Iran has stuck to firm demands. The question is whether it will compromise in peace negotiations.

Pro-government demonstrators burning the American and Israeli flags on Wednesday in Tehran after a cease-fire was announced.

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With Iran, Trump and Netanyahu are Doing the Free World a Favor

By: Bret Stephens — 1 March 2026 at 19:22

American hearts should be moved by moments like this, when free nations band together to administer justice and supply hope.

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Maps: Where the U.S.-Led Strikes Hit Iran and Tehran’s Retaliation

By: Lazaro Gamio， Samuel Granados， Josh Holder， Blacki Migliozzi， Pablo Robles， Helmuth Rosales， Elena Shao， Daniel Wood， Karen Yourish， Ashley Cai， Malachy Browne and Malika Khurana — 1 March 2026 at 18:50

Maps show where U.S. and Israel have struck Iran, and where Iran has retaliated.

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The C.I.A. Helped Pinpoint a Gathering of Iranian Leaders. Then Israel Struck.

By: Julian E. Barnes， Ronen Bergman， Eric Schmitt and Tyler Pager — 1 March 2026 at 15:49

The killing of Iran’s supreme leader and other top Iranian officials came after close intelligence sharing between the United States and Israel, according to people familiar with the operation.

A satellite image shows black smoke rising and heavy damage at the compound of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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A Tyrant Falls. Dangerous Uncertainty Begins.

By: The Editorial Board — 1 March 2026 at 11:00

No one should mourn Ayatollah Khamenei, but Trump is creating the opportunity for chaos and violence with his campaign against Iran.

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Iran Convulsed in Second Night of Nationwide Protests

By: Farnaz Fassihi — 10 January 2026 at 07:24

Large marches against the government occurred despite an internet blackout and threats of a severe crackdown.

Demonstrators marched in Tehran in an image taken from a social media post that was shared on Thursday.

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What to Know About the Protests in Iran

By: Abdi Latif Dahir and Leily Nikounazar — 9 January 2026 at 12:11

Galloping inflation, a currency crisis and anger at the regime have fueled demonstrations across the country.

A photograph released by Iranian state media showing shops in Tehran on Dec. 30 that were closed after protests.

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Khamenei Appears in Public for First Time Since Israel War Began

By: Farnaz Fassihi — 5 July 2025 at 22:36

The long absence of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, from public life had fueled speculation about his health and threats to his life.

A photograph released by Iran’s state media on Saturday showing Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Where Is Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?

By: Farnaz Fassihi — 26 June 2025 at 01:09

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has not been seen publicly or heard from in nearly a week. That absence has surprised and unnerved everyone from political insiders to the general public.

Officials have said Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been sheltering at a bunker and refraining from electronic communication to prevent assassination attempts against him.