Iran
Conservative factionalism will shape Iran’s policies
Full conservative control of presidency and parliament for the first time in eight years does not mean policy unity
IranIran’s conservatives will seek to balance pressures
A firm agreement to resume indirect US talks coincides with claims of a victorious maritime encounter
IranIsraeli-Iranian cyberwarfare leaves both vulnerable
Amid reports of another Israeli strike on pro-Iranian militias in Syria, state-sponsored backers intensify operations
IsraelIran’s new demographic push could endanger women
The Guardian Council has approved a new law designed to increase the birth rate
IranIran’s call to rewind nuclear talks will be divisive
The chief Iranian negotiator has finally committed to return to nuclear discussions before end-November
IranRegional cohesion on Afghanistan fails to create plan
Iran has hosted a meeting of Afghanistan's neighbours plus Russia, ending in a joint statement of generalities
IranIran will seek cyber retaliation over petrol stoppage
Two years after major fuel price protests shook the government, hackers managed to block the sale of subsidised petrol
IranPro-Iranian Iraqi forces seek to maximise influence
Shia militias’ protests and vocal rejection of the October 10 election results are stopping short of violence
Iraq
