The reformist coalition is showing renewed organisational strength as Iran approaches parliamentary by-elections in April.
As questions persist about Ayatollah Khamenei's health, Iran-watchers are assessing competing factions in what could become a pivotal succession process.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps controls an estimated 30–40% of Iran's formal economy. How this happened, and what it means for governance and reform.
A cadre of highly educated diplomats and technocrats is shaping Iran's foreign policy behind the ideological facade — and they may hold the key to any deal.
In a speech to military commanders, Iran's Supreme Leader drew red lines around any deal that would permanently cap enrichment or subject Iranian facilities to intrusive monitoring.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has deepened its control over sectors including construction, telecoms, and energy contracting, squeezing out private-sector competitors.
The Majles approved the government's annual budget by a narrow margin after weeks of debate over defence allocations, subsidy cuts, and projected oil revenue assumptions critics called unrealistic.
