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Old guard, new signals: has war prompted real rethink in Tehran?

Old guard, new signals: has war prompted real rethink in Tehran?

Calls for systemic reform and restructuring of Iran’s political and security institutions have intensified after a 12-day war with Israel in June, accompanied by some signs of change but also many signs of continuity.

Iran’s water crisis is real but man-made, climatologist argues

Iran’s water crisis is real but man-made, climatologist argues

Iranian officials say Tehran could run out of water within weeks, but climatologist Dr. Nasser Karami tells Eye for Iran the crisis transcends drought and is a product of government mismanagement, militarized agriculture and deliberate manipulation.

Hardliner set for top security role as Iran transforms key security body

Iran will reorganize its Supreme National Security Council under a conservative stalwart, state media reported on Friday, as Tehran grapples with fallout from a June war with Israel.

Who calls the shots? Iran's policy split laid bare by ‘shadow rule’ claims

Allegations of a “shadow government” meddling in Iran’s foreign policy have reignited concerns about the country’s diplomatic direction, just as high-stakes nuclear talks with the West hang in the balance.

Iran courts expatriates after war but faces deep distrust

Iran courts expatriates after war but faces deep distrust

Tehran is once again urging Iranians abroad to return as part of its patriotic messaging after the war with Israel, but many remain deeply skeptical, citing years of repression, arrests and broken promises.

Tehran moderates urge US talks to avert collapse, hardliners cry betrayal

Tehran moderates urge US talks to avert collapse, hardliners cry betrayal

A reformist call for renewed talks with the United States as a way out of Iran’s post-war troubles has laid bare deep divisions within the Islamic Republic, with hardliners accusing the letter’s authors of treason and appeasement.

Iran says it thwarted regime change plots by sprawling cabal

Iran says it thwarted regime change plots by sprawling cabal

Iran's intelligence ministry issued a lengthy statement asserting alleged successes amid a punishing 12-day war with Israel last month which it said scotched elaborate regime change plans by an array of foreign and domestic enemies.

State TV blocks foreign minister’s war interview, sparking uproar

State TV blocks foreign minister’s war interview, sparking uproar

Iran’s state broadcaster (IRIB) is facing backlash after refusing to air an interview with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that included politically sensitive disclosures about the 12-day war with Israel.

'We are lost': former MP torches Iranian intelligence over Israeli strikes

'We are lost': former MP torches Iranian intelligence over Israeli strikes

A former Iranian lawmaker has launched a blistering attack on the country’s intelligence agencies, accusing them of catastrophic failure in the face of Israel’s military strikes in June that killed dozens of Iranian commanders.

Araghchi says bomb plot near his residence was foiled during Israel war

Araghchi says bomb plot near his residence was foiled during Israel war

A bomb was planted near the residence of Iran’s foreign minister during the 12-day war with Israel but was discovered before it could explode, Abbas Araghchi said in an interview.

Iran bans mobile phones in parliament over security concerns

Iran bans mobile phones in parliament over security concerns

Iran has banned the use of mobile phones inside parliamentary chambers and committee meetings due to rising security concerns, state media reported on Sunday.

Pezeshkian invites diaspora to return, urges judicial coordination

Pezeshkian invites diaspora to return, urges judicial coordination

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday called for the return of Iranians living abroad and urged coordination between the judiciary and intelligence services to ease concerns, despite past detentions of returnees.

President takes fire as Iran fast-tracks ‘cyber censorship’ bill

President takes fire as Iran fast-tracks ‘cyber censorship’ bill

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian is facing an intense backlash over his government’s endorsement of a fast-tracked bill that critics say threatens freedom of expression and targets dissent.

Top Khamenei adviser floats reform to appease public after Israel war

Top Khamenei adviser floats reform to appease public after Israel war

A senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader has suggested Iran may reconsider its restrictive social policies in the aftermath of the war with Israel in a remark seen by Tehran media as a rare official acknowledgement of public discontent.

Hardline Iran daily slams Araghchi for repudiating Trump death threats

Hardline Iran daily slams Araghchi for repudiating Trump death threats

A newspaper affiliated with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei condemned Iran’s foreign minister for denying threats to assassinate US President Donald Trump, calling it state policy and a matter of justice.

Khamenei aide steps back into spotlight with surprise Moscow visit

Khamenei aide steps back into spotlight with surprise Moscow visit

A surprise Moscow visit by a senior adviser to Iran’s supreme leader on the eve of a joint military drill has stoked discussion about Tehran’s internal calculations and shifting foreign policy posture.

Backlash grows over move toward 'class-based' internet in Iran

Backlash grows over move toward 'class-based' internet in Iran

A government directive that may grant preferential internet access to certain groups is facing a fierce backlash from Iranians who say it institutionalizes privileges for well-connected insiders and deepens censorship for everyone else.

With post-war deportations, Afghans in Iran bear brunt of official failures

With post-war deportations, Afghans in Iran bear brunt of official failures

In the midst of mounting economic pressure, international isolation and a series of military setbacks, Iran has launched a drive to deport Afghan migrants, marking the impoverished community's latest blow amid the vagaries of official policy.

No victory, no collapse: why Iran’s postwar narratives fall short

No victory, no collapse: why Iran’s postwar narratives fall short

Existing narratives competing to shape Iran’s future after the war with Israel offer little clarity, calling for a sober reassessment that confronts the questions of power, leadership and a potential transition from the Islamic Republic.

Dented by war, Islamic Republic reaches for nationalism to shore up support

Dented by war, Islamic Republic reaches for nationalism to shore up support

Tehran is embracing the very nationalism it suppressed for much of its existence in the wake of a punishing 12-day war with Israel and the United States, signaling authorities' keenness to drum up unity among a weary populace.

Post-war quiet is not consent, moderates warn Iran's rulers

Post-war quiet is not consent, moderates warn Iran's rulers

Moderate voices in Tehran are warning that the public’s quiet endurance of Israeli strikes should not be mistaken for support for the Islamic Republic, and that reconciliation—if still possible—will require drastic change.

Not Afghans, not Apps: calls mount for real answers on Israeli infiltration

Not Afghans, not Apps: calls mount for real answers on Israeli infiltration

A month after Israeli strikes exposed deep infiltration of Iran’s security apparatus, the debate dominates headlines almost daily—yet no meaningful investigation has been launched, and no serious action appears underway.