Iran
Army addressing ‘historic underinvestment’ and ‘deficiencies’ says defence chief
The professional head of the armed forces, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, said there are ‘near-term financial challenges’.
New President vows balance, but warns US that Iran won’t be pressured
Masoud Pezeshkian defeated a hard-line candidate in his country’s presidential run-off earlier this month.
Houthi rebels fired Iranian missile at Norwegian-flagged ship, US analysis shows
The Norwegian-flagged tanker the Strinda was attacked and set ablaze in December.
Reformist wins Iran election and says he will reach out to West
Masoud Pezeshkian promised no radical changes to Iran’s Shiite theocracy in his campaign.
HMS Diamond returns to UK after protecting shipping from Houthi attacks
The HMS Diamond shot down nine drones and a Houthi missile, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.
Reformist president-elect Pezeshkian promises to serve all Iranians
The heart surgeon defeated hard-liner Saeed Jaili in Friday’s run-off poll.
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential election
He beat hard-liner Saeed Jalili after promising to reach out to the West and ease enforcement on the country’s mandatory headscarf law.
Reformist candidate extends lead in Iran’s presidential election
Masoud Pezeshkian’s lead against hard-liner Saeed Jalili widened early on Saturday to more than two million votes.
Polls close in Iran’s runoff presidential election
Pools closed after midnight after voting was extended, as has become tradition in Iran.
Disenchanted voters stay away as Iran faces rare runoff presidential election
The country will hold a runoff presidential election on Friday after just 39.9% of its voting public cast a ballot the previous week.