Iran's membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is importnat for Tehran, but so far there has been no agreement to accept Iran. Raisi takes part in the summit Sept. 16-17 as observor.
Iran has arrested a rap singer harshly critical of the government in his latest song, leading to a fierce public debate between his supporters and detractors.
Iranian media and analysts evaluate the appointment of a new deputy foreign minister in relation to nuclear negotiations. Will Iran's position get tougher?
Iranian security guards at its nuclear sites have sexually harassed female inspectors of the UN nuclear watchdog, the IAEA. The agency has protested. Iran claims it had to tighten security.
Iranian government websites and newpapers expressed optimism on Spetember 14 that an agreement reached with the IAEA can help the resumption of nuclear talks with the West.
Four hundred prominent American Iranian have written to President Joe Biden to take a clear stance regarding the human rights record of the new Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi.
The Institute for Science and International Security estimated that Iran can produce enough material for one nuclear weapon in a month, based on its current uranium enrichment ability.
Some in Iranian media have pointed out the dramatic change of attitudes by hardliner politicians who were earlier opposed to an agreement with IAEA and now praise a deal made on September 12.
The issue of Iran's accession to international financial rules (FATF) continues to generate debate, with some advocating a referendum on that issue and nuclear agreement with the West.
The United Nations nuclear chief has secured agreement for continued recording of Iran’s atomic activities, which may reduce international pressure over the nuclear program.
