Firebrand former leader, who threatened to build nuclear bomb during his term but has since become a critic of Tehran's establishment, was barred from running in 2017

Guardian Council routinely ensures those seeking radical change are blocked from running; several candidates from powerful Revolutionary Guard have been suggested as candidates

Analysts and pundits voice concern, after leaked tape of foreign minister Zarif decrying military's excessive influence over country's politics

Iranian supreme leader says 'fighting this despotic regime is everyone's duty'; protesters burn Israel, US, Indian flags in Pakistan; kids rally in Syria; flag drawn on Iraqi road

Ahead of Quds Day, Hossein Salami says recent attacks on ships show how vulnerable Israel's sea routes are; FM Zarif blasts 'apartheid regime'

Assadollah Assadi was sentenced to 20 years by Belgian court for masterminding thwarted attack on Iran opposition group in France

Large explosions heard and a fire caused in port city of Latakia, targets also hit in Hama; State media says air defenses engaged enemy missiles, 6 reported wounded

State Department says no deal reached; UK downplays claim British-Iranian woman Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe to be released for 400 million pounds' ransom

Group identified as N3tw0rm threatens to release customer data unless its demands are met

Iran's FM is facing intense criticism for comments about the IRGC and Soleimani, but analysts say it's the ideal way to get his message to the public