Iran arrests 11 suspects over involvement in twin blasts, Raisi vows to avenge killings

Iran’s security forces arrested 11 people over involvement in the twin bomb blasts that claimed the…

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi says Israel ‘will certainly pay’ for killing senior general

Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi said on Monday (Dec 25) that Israel “will certainly pay” for the…

Ebrahim Raisi Fast Facts | CNN

CNN  —  Here’s a look at the life of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi. Birth date: December…

Iran’s president defends uranium enrichment after Europeans ‘trampled on their commitments’ | CNN

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter,…

Iranian president says humanitarian motives prompted release of 5 Americans | CNN Politics

Watch the full interview with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi at 10 a.m. ET and 1 p.m.…

Isolated Iran finds ally China reluctant to extend it a lifeline | CNN

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in today’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter,…

Hackers interrupt Iran president’s TV speech on anniversary of revolution | CNN

The Islamic Republic marked the 44th anniversary of the Iranian revolution on Saturday with state-organized rallies,…

Fifth Iranian paramilitary member killed as president warns protesters will be dealt with ‘decisively’ | CNN

CNN  —  A fifth member of an Iranian volunteer paramilitary group died Sunday after clashing with…

Fears of a third Intifada as Palestinian deaths reach 7-year high | CNN

Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East…

Iran’s President abandons CNN interview after Amanpour declines head scarf demand | CNN

CNN  —  Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi withdrew from a long-planned interview with CNN’s chief international anchor…