From a hostage crisis, a years-long war, and a nuclear dispute, Iran's struggles remain pivotal to its identity.

"The conditions in Iran today are not comparable to those that precipitated the downfall of the Shah and the triumph of the revolution of 1979," writes Narges Bajoghli

1978 – Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi’s authoritarian rule sparks demonstrations and riots. January 16, 1979 – The Shah flees Iran and goes to Egypt. February 1, 1979 – Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini returns to Iran, after 14 years in exile, to lead the ...

Widespread protests across Iran, fueled by economic collapse and rising inflation, challenge the theocracy. Weakening alliances, US warnings, and past unrest exacerbate tensions, raising concerns over stability and the future of the regime.

Iran was plunged into a nationwide internet blackout Thursday as mass anti-government protests spread around the country, with Iranians angered by a flailing economy and crackdowns by security forces shouting slogans against the ruling theocratic regime.

In a blog entry at Mother Jones, Adam Serwer tackles Iranian-American Mansour Arbabsiar’s alleged plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the United States. He provides four interesting details about the astonishing case, including that it was likely ...

CAIRO (AP) — Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency signed an agreement Tuesday in Cairo to pave the way for resuming cooperation, including on ways of relaunching inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities. The announcement followed a meeting ...

US House panel says Iran protesters 'claiming cities'