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Iran’s President Pezeshkian seeks to quash divided leadership narrative

Tehran emphasises solidarity among top officials as Washington pressures Iran during Strait of Hormuz disputes.

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Iran’s judiciary vows action against ‘enemy’s mercenaries’ amid executions

Authorities target accused foreign agents, citing national security, as executions and confiscation of assets intensify.

epa12931855 An Iranian drives over a painting depicting the US and Israeli flags in a street in Tehran, Iran, 04 May 2026. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei criticized the US president's plans on the passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a day after Donald Trump said that Washington would begin escorting ships through the waterway. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

War preparations under way in Iran as Hormuz tensions with US escalate

Amid stalled talks and sparring over key waterway, Iranian media say US warship struck, but Washington denies incident.

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Prices surge, jobs disappear as war strains Iran’s economy

New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says the country must defeat its enemies in an economic and cultural struggle, as we

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Iran’s currency falls to new low as US blockade, sanctions impact trade

The war has affected trade with some of Iran’s largest partners, including China and the UAE.

FILE PHOTO: People ride motorcycles near a billboard featuring an image of Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, amid a ceasefire between U.S. and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 20, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY/File Photo

How Iran has changed, and how it hasn’t, in two months of war

Common Iranians face job losses and shortages. But key institutions remain in place, with hardliners stronger now.

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Iran shifts economic focus to essentials during war uncertainty

The government is partly reversing a currency decision for basic items and tapping into the country’s sovereign fund.

Iranians shop in the Tajrish bazaar in Tehran, Iran,

Trump puts onus on Iran’s authorities as they project hardened stance

Some officials say Tehran must not even entertain any more talks on the nuclear issue amid the threats and blockade.

epaselect epa12901984 Iranians walk past a large billboard of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on a street in Tehran, Iran, 20 April 2026. Conflict between Iran and the US over the Strait of Hormuz continues as Iran again closed the strait, as the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said on 20 April that Iran has no plan to participate in Pakistan talks with the US yet. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

Iran’s leaders debate war and peace after Trump ceasefire extension

State television pushes line that Iranians want more war, but others urge reason and moderation.

A ballistic missile is displayed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps during a pro-government demonstration at Enghelab Square in downtown Tehran on April 21, 2026 [Alireza Masoumi/ISNA via AP]

Iran expands limited internet access but restrictions remain for most

More Iranians being sold ‘privilege’ of limited internet access, but most remain in the dark.

Iranian women walk past a police officer in a busy street