Iran

The Explainer The US and the Islamic Republic of Iran have been at each other’s throats for nearly half a century

By The Week UK Published 8 March 26

Cartoons Saturday’s political cartoons include losers and suckers, monster on a leash, and more

By The Week US Published 7 March 26

In the Spotlight Collapse of murderous regime has ‘the potential to reshape the Middle East for the better’, but odds of success are slim without clear objectives

By The Week UK Published 7 March 26

Talking Point Iran strikes have divided conservative commentators, and polls suggest Americans have strict limits on their support for prolonged involvement

By The Week UK Published 7 March 26

Cartoons Artists take on the wheel of misfortune, general bonespur, and more

By The Week US Published 7 March 26

TODAY'S BIG QUESTION While the thrust of the combat has been between American, Israeli and Iranian forces, Tehran has sought to leverage threats against its oil-producing neighbors to force the West’s hand

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 6 March 26

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 6 March 26

Cartoons Friday’s political cartoons include Noem getting put down, Hegseth's embarrassment, and more

By The Week US Published 6 March 26

Speed Read Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the deceased ayatollah, is considered the top replacement in Iran

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 6 March 26

In The Spotlight Calls for government to clamp down on British charities accused of promoting Iranian ideology and interests

By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published 6 March 26

TALKING POINTS Reports that Donald Trump’s handpicked FBI director oversaw the firing of multiple Iran experts at the agency highlight the professional tightrope Patel now finds himself walking

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 5 March 26

Speed Read The bill would have limited Trump’s authority over the Iran conflict

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 5 March 26