In Iran, the War Is No Longer Just on the Battlefield

Tehran, Iran – Tooba Moshiri – With the first wave of US and Israeli attacks on Tehran and other Iranian cities in the early hours of February 28, 2026, life in Iran was abruptly transformed. For people across the country, the war was not only a matter of military strikes and political developments, but something that quickly entered their homes, workplaces, businesses and daily routines...

Iran and Afghanistan at a Crossroads: The Current State and What’s at Stake

Iran and Afghanistan currently maintain a pragmatic but fragile relationship driven by overlapping security, economic and water-related interests. Kabul is accelerating the use of Iranian trade routes — notably Chabahar — to reduce dependence on Pakistani transit after repeated border disruptions, while Tehran presses for concrete guarantees on water flows and border security.

Iran’s Water Collapse: Local Voices, National Risk

Tehran — Iran is entering a watershed moment. As reservoir levels in the capital fall to historic lows and underground aquifers buckle under relentless extraction, a complex web of climatic, institutional, and social failures is unraveling. But behind the statistics lies a human story: local authorities, farmers, and communities scrambling to adapt — even as national leaders issue increasingly alarming warnings.