Maziar Motamedi

The government is defiant and planning for the worst, but a US siege is expected to make most Iranians poorer.

Iran says it is committed to non-proliferation treaty, but hardliners may be pushing for a change in nuclear policy.

Talks aimed at preventing new major fighting between the US and Iran are ongoing.

US strikes have continued on Iran after more ships in the Strait of Hormuz were attacked.

Tehran views midterm results as a rejection of Trump’s ‘war on Iran’, signalling US frustration with foreign policy.

Iran is on the brink of a new escalation with the US, but negotiations are continuing.

Iran has retained significant offensive capability, but civilians and critical infrastructure remain largely exposed.

Iran says could reopen Hormuz in shorter period if conditions met, as Trump says US still has targets to ‘take care of’.

Iran’s supreme leader says Tehran’s potential response will not be restricted by geography.

Countering Houthi advances in Yemen will be a major focus for Saudi Arabia and its allies in Tehran.