The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/islamic-republic/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Islamic Republic | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/islamic-republic/ 32 32 Iranian authorities shutter Tehran cafe over alleged ‘satanic’ activities https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-authorities-shutter-tehran-cafe-over-alleged-satanic-activities/ Sun, 31 May 2026 09:56:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833537 Prime-location venue featured Western-style music that 'provided a setting for abnormal behaviors,' local media says; regime has long labeled rock and heavy metal as satanic

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]]> Iran’s Pezeshkian says he recently met with yet-to-be-seen supreme leader https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-pezeshkian-says-he-recently-met-with-yet-to-be-seen-supreme-leader/ Thu, 07 May 2026 13:28:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3818392 Islamic Republic's president does not say exactly when his meeting with Mojtaba Khamenei took place, but describes son of slain supreme leader as 'humble' and 'sincere'

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]]> US and Israel set out ambitious, vital war goals; as of the ceasefire, none have been achieved https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-and-israel-set-out-ambitious-vital-goals-as-of-the-ceasefire-none-have-been-achieved/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:05:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3797574 Fighting halts with the US president hailing what is only a tactical victory, and impossibly expecting a deal in two weeks to impose terms on the weakened but emboldened Iranian regime

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]]> Iran said restoring bombed missile bunkers within hours after being struck https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-said-restoring-bombed-missile-bunkers-within-hours-after-being-struck/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:36:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3794361 US intelligence said to believe Iran retains notable number of missiles and launchers, casts doubt on how close Washington is to goal of destroying Tehran's ballistic capabilities

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]]> Iran executes two members of banned opposition group https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-executes-two-members-of-banned-opposition-group/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:01:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3794476 Two members of People's Mujahedin of Iran convicted of actions aimed at overthrowing the Islamic Republic as Tehran steps up executions amid war with Israel and US

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]]> Iran leaders join crowds on Tehran’s streets in show of defiance https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-leaders-join-crowds-on-tehrans-streets-in-show-of-defiance/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:29:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3794154 Officials walk streets to project image of control amid Israeli assassinations; families meet in parks for music and barbecues, using public spaces as refuge, show of loyalty to regime

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]]> Iran warns of executions, asset seizures for spying or aiding ‘hostile states’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-warns-of-executions-asset-seizures-for-spying-or-aiding-hostile-states/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:05:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3791866 Judiciary spokesman says even sharing photos or videos that could aid enemy targeting may be treated as providing intel, says there will be no leniency

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]]> Iran shuts down Tehran coffee shop chain over ‘suspicious’ cup designs https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-shuts-down-popular-tehran-coffee-shop-chain-over-suspicious-cup-designs/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:17:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3790017 Cafe says cups featuring a painting of an empty chair are unconnected to any current events, were designed months ago for Nowruz

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]]> Iran’s regime was teetering. This war could be keeping it from collapse https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-regime-was-teetering-this-war-could-be-keeping-it-from-collapse/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:08:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3780107 Rather than accelerate a change of leadership, Israeli and US strikes may have helped harden the resolve of those whose defection would be key to bringing down the Islamic Republic, experts say

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]]> Regimes are ousted from within, but the US and Israel must not let up until that happens in Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/regimes-are-ousted-from-within-but-the-us-and-israel-must-not-let-up-until-that-happens-in-iran/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:16:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3780799 Trump and Netanyahu now allow that their confidence in the Iranian people rising up when the bombings stop may be misplaced. But they cannot end this war without the removal of Iran's uranium stockpile, and a commitment to keep returning until the regime is gone

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]]> Larijani’s death removes key pillar of regime. Will it be enough to make Iran collapse? https://www.timesofisrael.com/larijanis-death-removes-key-pillar-of-regime-will-it-be-enough-to-make-iran-collapse/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:29:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3780313 Ali Khamenei's handpicked deputy was believed to be coordinating Tehran's war effort. Israel hopes his assassination will bring protesters out on ancient Persian holiday

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]]> US intel assessment before war said assault on Iran unlikely to topple regime — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-intel-assessment-before-war-said-assault-on-iran-unlikely-to-topple-regime-report/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:35:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3771475 National Intelligence Council report, according to Washington Post, said even a broad campaign wouldn't oust regime; White House won't say if Trump saw it before ordering assault

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]]> Shah’s widow warns Khamenei’s death alone won’t topple Islamic Republic https://www.timesofisrael.com/shahs-widow-warns-khameneis-death-alone-wont-topple-islamic-republic/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:04:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3768486 Speaking from Paris, Farah Pahlavi urges international community to back Iranian sovereignty, says her son Reza is preparing for a possible political transition

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]]> After Khamenei killed, Iran set for largely opaque supreme succession https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-khamenei-killed-iran-set-for-largely-opaque-supreme-succession/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:21:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3765064 Iran's constitution lays out clear guidelines for choosing a new top cleric, but with senior aides also killed in the strikes, the path forward is anything but certain

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]]> US and Israel launch major joint assault on Iran; Trump indicates goal is to topple regime https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-and-israel-launch-major-joint-assault-on-iran-trump-indicates-goal-is-to-topple-regime/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:47:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3764071&preview=true&preview_id=3764071 Strikes target Supreme Leader Khamenei and President Pezeshkian, Israeli official says; blasts heard throughout Islamic Republic; US president tells Iranian people: 'The hour of your freedom is at hand'

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