Adil Al-Salmi
Features In December, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei led the funeral prayer for Quds Force leader Razi Mousavi. Photo: Khamenei's website

Eight Key Iranian Developments Following ‘Al-Aqsa Flood’

As the “Al-Aqsa Flood” operation by Hamas and the Gaza war began, Iran was already dealing with the fallout from protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini,…

Adil Al-Salmi (London)
World  Workers install a huge portrait of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on a building at Enqelab-e-Eslami (Islamic Revolution) Sq. in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (AP)

Iran's Regional Strategy on the Line after Nasrallah’s Killing

Questions have been raised about Iran’s strategy in the region as Israel intensified its attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon after it killed the party’s…

Adil Al-Salmi (London)
World Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (AFP)

Iran Divided Over Araghchi’s Call for New Nuclear Talks

Iranian newspapers are split over the first comments made by new Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi about the 2015 nuclear deal and whether it can be revived to…

Adil Al-Salmi (London)
World FILE PHOTO: Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif speaks during a news conference, March 10, 2019. REUTERS/Khalid Al-Mousily/File Photo

Zarif Softens Critique of ‘Strategic’ Law After Khamenei Endorsement

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has announced that President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian’s government is ready to negotiate to restore the…

Adil Al-Salmi (London)
World A photo posted online showing Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian attending a religious procession for Ashura on Jomhouri Street in central Tehran

Iran: Pezeshkian Uses Ashura Day to Court Conservatives

Newly elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used the Ashura procession in Tehran to gain favor with hardline conservatives. This follows his promises to…

Adil Al-Salmi (London)
World Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is seen at a meeting with Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the members of the Assembly of Experts. (Supreme Leader's website)

Rouhani Warns of Undermining Presidential Powers in Iran

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani strongly criticized the Iranian electoral body for disqualifying him from running in the Assembly of Experts elections…

Adil Al-Salmi (London)
World UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi meeting with Iran’s Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian (Iranian Foreign Ministry)

IAEA Urges Tehran on Concrete Steps to Revive Agreements

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi suggested concrete steps to Iranian officials over a year ago to improve the IAEA’s oversight of Tehran’s nuclear…

Adil Al-Salmi (Tehran)
Features Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stands before the coffins of seven Revolutionary Guard officers killed in the Iranian consulate strike in Syria. (EPA)

Tehran, Tel Aviv Exchange Displays of Power During Gaza Conflict

Since the start of the Gaza conflict following Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7, Iran has been visibly involved in the regional crisis. This involvement…

Adil Al-Salmi (London)