Iran

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wants his son to succeed him. But does a trip reminiscent of Prophet Muhammad’s also reveal something about his health?

Stopping Iran from getting a nuclear bomb is a bi-partisan issue. It’s essential Republicans work with the Obama administration.

The best way to ensure Iran doesn’t acquire a nuclear bomb is to make clear it does have a right to an enrichment programme.

A $100 million donation to flood-stricken Pakistan underscores the strategic importance Iran sees in courting its neighbour.

Was there more to the kiss between Mesbah Yazdi and Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani than just the usual Iranian niceties?

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad looks to be grooming long-time ally Esfandiar Rahim Mashai to succeed him. But does he have the authority?

Concerns over the Russia-backed reactor are misplaced. If Iran wants a nuclear weapon it will develop one away from prying eyes.

The Tehran Stock Exchange is defying gravity. Could Ahmadinejad have a political stake in keeping share prices artificially high?

Is the chance of Israel unilaterally bombing Iran more than 50-50? Steve Clemons argues that no, cooler heads will prevail.

The US is keen for Asia to follow tougher EU sanctions over Iran’s nuclear programme. Expect China to drive a hard bargain.

Ultra conservative criticism of Ahmadinejad is growing and Khamenei’s fatwa looks desperate. Will regime in-fighting boil over?

There’s plenty to dislike about Iran’s regime. But the time hasn’t come for an attack on its nuclear facilities.