Adil Al-Salmi

Adil Al-Salmi
Features Revolutionary Guard unveils the model of the “Fateh 2” missile during Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s tour at the permanent exhibition of Iranian missiles in November (Iranian media)

Iran 2023: Suppressing Protests, Regional Diplomacy, and Deepening Confrontation with the West

In 2023, Iran initiated a campaign to suppress the most extensive surge of popular protests ever witnessed in the country, sparked by the tragic death of the…

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World Iran Downplays Netanyahu's Threats, Says Tehran Has 'Israel-Hitting' Missiles

Iran Downplays Netanyahu's Threats, Says Tehran Has 'Israel-Hitting' Missiles

Iran possesses "Israel-hitting" missiles that are designed to target the "occupied territory", said Iranian Defense Ministry spokesman Reza Talaei He…

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World Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani during a ceremony to unveil the “Mohajer-10” drone last month (Iranian Presidency)

Tehran Insists on Lifting ‘All Arms Sanctions’ Despite Faltering Nuclear Talks

Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani said on Wednesday that all sanctions on Iranian armaments were set to expire on Oct. 18. He also expressed…

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Arab World Former Reformist President Mohammad Khatami mediates between Hassan Khomeini and ex-President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran (Jamaran)

Karroubi Expresses Pessimism About Iran’s Legislative Elections

Reformist leader Mehdi Karroubi stated that Iranian authorities are attempting to replicate the current parliament, despite claims of inviting political…

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World Raisi makes a statement at the Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, Iran. (Iranian Presidency)

Iran’s Raisi Pledges to Continue Negotiations over Removal of Sanctions

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi pledged that his government will move forward in negotiations to revive the 2015 nuclear agreement. The negotiations revolve…

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World Former President Mohammad Khatami delivers a speech in Tehran last April (Jamaran)

Demands in Iran to Put Khatami on Trial After Warning ‘the Regime Might Collapse’

Iranian conservatives were angered by former reformist President Mohammad Khatami, who criticized the rulers, warning that the regime will inevitably fall if…

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World Iranian missiles called Abu Mahdi are displayed during the ceremony of joining the IRGC Navy and the Army, in Tehran, Iran, in this picture obtained on July 25, 2023. Iran's Defense Ministry/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS

Iran's Navy Acquires ‘Sanctioned’ Cruise Missiles

The Iranian Navy and the Revolutionary Guards Corp's Navy have received the "Abu Mahdi" cruise missile three years after its unveiling. The 1000 km-range…

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World A consultative meeting, headed by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, held in Tehran last week. Former FM Ali Akbar Salehi is seen on the far left. (Iranian Foreign Ministry)

Renewed Debate in Iran over Normalization of Ties with US

The official Iranian newspaper strongly criticized a proposal by former Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi to engage in comprehensive political dialogue with…

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