Iran's supreme leader makes rare speech after attacks on Israel
The Iranian leader defended his country's missile attacks on Israel this week in an unusual speech in Tehran on Friday, calling them “correct, logical and legal.” Ali Khamenei told his audience that the approximately 180 missiles fired at Israel on Tuesday were “minimum punishment” for what he called Israel's “astonishing crimes.” BBC reported. At the […]
Iran's illusion of reform masks the crumbling of Khamenei’s regime
In Iran’s recent presidential elections,Historically lowThe low voter turnout and widespread public rejection highlight a deep sense of disillusionment and discontent in society. Massoud Pezeshkian may be called a reformer, but he symbolizes the contradictions in Tehran politics, where the veneer of reform masks a deeper existential crisis. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s grip on power […]
Iran's currency hits a record low – The Associated Press
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) – Iran’s currency fell to an all-time low Sunday, plunging to $613,500 to the dollar, as Iranians celebrated the Persian New Year. On Sunday, people were trying to exchange riyals for foreign currency at currency exchange shops on Tehran’s main hub, Ferdowsi Street, but most were closed due to the Nowruz holiday […]