Reflections from our correspondents on the ground in the Iranian capital.
July 3, 2024
The final round of debates preceding Iran's pivotal July 5 runoff presidential election saw frontrunners Masoud Pezeshkian and Saeed Jalili striving to secure the decisive votes of nonvoters.
July 1, 2024
Iran's former economy minister under President Hassan Rouhani has announced his support for so-called reformist presidential candidate Masoud Pezeshkian.
June 25, 2024
Iran’s six presidential candidates stressed differing views about foreign policy in their fourth debate on June 24, with one candidate insisting on the need to restore the 2015 nuclear deal while the other undermined its importance.
May 28, 2024
Many Iranians on chat boards express cynicism about the potential replacements for President Ebrahim Raisi, most of whom have yet to announce their candidature.
May 16, 2024
Iran’s parliament has approved a proposal to implement a two-day weekend for government employees, marking a significant shift in the country's working week structure after years of debate and opposition.