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A new Iranian law would see the imposition of transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran moves to impose Strait of Hormuz fees under new law

A new Iranian law plans transit fees in rials for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz despite Trump warning against the move

The New Arab Staff
11 April, 2026
The intelligence reports doubts even a large-scale war effort could overthrow Iran's layered regime
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US intelligence doubts Trump's war can topple Iran's leadership

The New Arab Staff
07 March, 2026
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War Trumps Khamenei

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04 March, 2026
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Prominent Iranian figures launch 'No to War' campaign

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26 February, 2026
Anti-Iranian regime protesters wave the Iranian flag before the 1979 revolution with the Lion and Sun emblems during a gathering outside the Iranian Embassy, central London, on January 9, 2026
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Musk's X replaces Iran's flag emoji with pre-revolution flag

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10 January, 2026
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Bahram Beyzai: A legacy in Iran's film, theatre, and literature

Zainab Mehdi

Zainab Mehdi

07 January, 2026
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Iran increases arrests and executions since war with Israel

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19 November, 2025
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Iran+100: Writers confront Iran's past to imagine its future

Swara Salih

Swara Salih

08 October, 2025
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Iran at a crossroads: Caught between reform and repression

Zahra Ladha
17 September, 2025
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Iran defence official feared taken by Mossad in Egypt re-emerges

The New Arab Staff
09 September, 2025
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Iranian opposition groups rally against Israel's war

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17 June, 2025
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Iran detains political activist who criticised the ruling system

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
02 February, 2025
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Iran president makes rare appointment of Sunni to senior post

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
26 August, 2024
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The Seed of the Sacred Fig reveals dark side of Iranian politics

Mariana Hristova

Mariana Hristova

23 August, 2024
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Iran's new president picks pragmatist as top diplomat in proposed cabinet

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
11 August, 2024
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HRW calls on new Iran president to 'confront' breaches of rights

The New Arab Staff
13 July, 2024
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Two ultraconservative candidates exit Iran presidential race

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
27 June, 2024
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What president Raisi's death means for Iran's future

Giorgio Cafiero
21 May, 2024
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Iranian parliament vote sees increase in conservative seats

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11 May, 2024
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Iran: Industry minister impeached over rising prices

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30 April, 2023
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Iran: Persepolis coach among 8 summoned for protest comments

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
20 November, 2022