Iran

politics

This guide explains how Donald Trump has used Twitter to frame and advance a U.S. approach toward Iran. Across his presidency and beyond, Trump’s tweets on Iran have emphasize...

security-strategy

Iran’s regional posture and capabilities relevant to U.S. bases reflect long-running strategic competition rather than imminent aggression. This explainer covers missile and d...

people

Reza is a name shared by multiple public figures, most commonly referring to individuals of Iranian origin or public figures in the fields of art, media, and activism. This prof...

Status Updates

As of the most recent verifiable information, the president of Iran is alive and in office. There is no officially confirmed event indicating a death, incapacitation, or removal...

governance

The role of the Iranian president sits at the intersection of popular legitimacy and supreme authority in Iran’s political order. Elected by direct vote yet bounded by a const...

environmental-science

Water along parts of Iran’s Caspian Sea coast has appeared red in satellite and social media images, driven primarily by dense blooms of non-toxic microalgae and sediment resu...

Relationships

The relationship between Jesus and Iran is rooted in historical, theological, and cultural contexts. In the Islamic tradition, Jesus (known as Isa in Arabic) is regarded as a ma...

people

Amou Haji, often called the world’s last bath avoidant, is an Iranian man who famously went approximately 60 years without washing his body or changing his clothes. This endur...

environment

“Iran red water” describes water bodies in Iran that appear deep red or reddish brown, drawing sustained attention online. This coloration is usually caused by naturally occ...