Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s official backing for election winner opens way for formation of new government
State-backed hackers present a fresh threat to an industry that has long faced security concerns
Writer Atoosa Sepehr and dramatist Hannah Khalil want the audience to see the country in a new way
Militants able to capture detailed images of Israeli air base close to Lebanon border
Nassim Soleimanpour’s ‘cold read’ play means the star never knows the script
Also in this newsletter: has Giorgia Meloni manoeuvred herself into a corner?
Energy infrastructure in port city of Hodeida targeted in retaliation against fatal strike in Tel Aviv
Security around the former president was stepped up but failed to prevent Saturday’s shooting
Even the most hardy are cancelling holidays for fear of full-blown conflict
Many in the region fear all-out conflict but calculations on the Israeli side are not straightforward
Repudiation of candidates came after their mishandling of the economy and power struggles among them
Masoud Pezeshkian’s victory cannot mask fact that the republic faces a legitimacy crisis
The 69-year-old promises change to Tehran’s domestic and foreign policies and to end nuclear stand-off
Successor to Raisi seeks to ease social restrictions and re-engage with west to secure sanctions relief
Presidential race between reformist and hardliner to be decided by silent majority who boycotted first round
Aide to supreme leader warns Israel risks triggering regional conflict in the event of all-out offensive against militant group
After a record low turnout, the second round will offer a stark choice in a country beset by economic malaise
Some pro-reform citizens lack faith in country’s tightly controlled politics but their participation could be critical
Presidential election comes as Iranians face cost of living crisis — even much-derided cheap car is unaffordable for many
Infighting builds in conservative camp amid calls to run single presidential candidate against surprise challenger
Outsider Masoud Pezeshkian rattles hardliners by pressing for closer relations with west and softer stance on hijab
Comments by leader of militant group come as fears grow of full-blown war across Lebanon’s southern border
Former health minister looks to upset odds after being chosen as one of six candidates for this month’s vote
Guardian Council disqualifies prominent moderates but gives green light to one reformist MP
Court filings seek to revive a US lawsuit with alleged evidence of payments helping Hizbollah and Taliban