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Trump warns Hamas and Iran after Netanyahu talks
President Trump has issued a warning to Hamas and Iran following meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He threatened retaliation for any actions related to Tehran’s nuclear program ...
Iran Central Bank governor resigns as protests erupt over currency drop
The governor of Iran's Central Bank, Mohammad Reza Farzin, has resigned as protests against the plummeting Iranian rial to a record low against the US dollar spread across Tehran and other cities. Pro...
Iran launches 3 satellites into space from Russia, state television reports
On Sunday, Iran reportedly launched three domestically built observation satellites into orbit using a Soyuz rocket from Russia's Vostochny Cosmodrome. The satellites are named Zafar-2, Paya and Kowsa...
Can Netanyahu convince Trump to OK strike on Iran’s missile program?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump. During this meeting, Netanyahu plans to discuss options for curbing Iran's ability to restore its offensi...
Netanyahu to discuss Iran’s nuclear activities, next phase of Gaza plan with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he will meet US President Donald Trump next week to discuss Iran’s nuclear activities and the second phase of Israel’s plan for Gaza. During a ...
“100% for Ukraine, 20% for Europe”: Expert warns 2026 could bring serious threats not only for Kyiv
An expert warns that by the year 2026, there may be significant threats to security, especially concerning Ukraine and possibly Europe. The text mentions a variety of sources contributing to these con...
Trump Has No Good Options On Iran
The article discusses the challenges President Donald Trump faces regarding Iran's nuclear program and regional influence. It outlines several approaches he could take but concludes that each has sign...
Fearing backlash, Iranian Kurds wary of fully joining protests
Kurdish regions in Iran have mostly avoided participating in nationwide demonstrations due to fear of crackdowns similar to those during the 2022 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement. Shia Kurdish-majority...
US oil producers pledge to help stabilize Iran if regime falls
The American Petroleum Institute's President Mike Sommers stated that US oil companies are more willing to help stabilize the energy sector in Iran following a potential regime change compared to thei...
US will take 'very strong action' if Iran hangs protesters, Trump tells CBS News
President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that the United States would respond with 'very strong action' should Iran proceed to hang protestors but did not specify what measures this entails....
Bruised, not broken: Iran’s regime shows no deep structural cracks — yet
Despite ongoing challenges, there are currently no significant defections among Iran's elite or military leadership that would indicate a vulnerability of the regime. The absence of major fractures wi...
Turkey's Fidan to visit UAE as Iran unrest, Gulf tensions intensify
Turkish intelligence chief Fidan is set to visit the United Arab Emirates amidst rising tensions and unrest in the region. The trip comes at a time of heightened diplomatic activity regarding Gaza, gr...
Why China may not act in Iran even though it has ‘more to lose’ than in Venezuela
Chinese diplomatic observers suggest that although China potentially has more at stake in Iran than in Venezuela due to significant economic interests and the presence of over 8,000 Chinese workers in...
Iran Reportedly Sold $4B Worth of Arms to Moscow Since 2021
According to unnamed US officials speaking with Bloomberg, Iran has sold weaponry worth approximately $4 billion to Russia since the year 2021. This includes missile systems estimated at $2.7 billion ...
Iran under the mullahs: views in The Strategist
The article discusses the current challenges faced by Iran's Islamic regime as citizens protest. It compiles insights from 'The Strategist' analyzing calls for regime change and offering perspectives ...
US Ambassador Says Israel is Unlikely Planning an Attack on Iran
The United States Ambassador stated that there is no solid evidence suggesting Israel is planning military action against Iran. This signals an effort to calm regional tensions and reassure internatio...
The D Brief: US bombs ISIS in Syria; Iranian protests swell; Execs rebuff oil plan; Meet the Army’s dronemakers; And a bit more.
Highlights include U.S. military operations against ISIS targets in Syria, significant demonstrations and unrest in Iran抗议活动,高管拒绝石油计划,以及介绍美国军队的无人机制造商。伊朗抗议活动规模扩大;企业界拒绝了某项石油计划;此外还涉及美国军方在叙利亚打击ISIS目标行动和对美...
Trump Claims Iran Has Reached Out To Negotiate As Protester Death Toll Reaches 500
President Donald Trump stated that Iran has made overtures towards negotiation as protests within the country continue and the death toll from those demonstrations reaches around 500. This claim was w...
American Expert: Trump Faces Three Bitter Options Regarding Iran
An American expert has outlined three potential courses of action for US President Donald Trump regarding Iran, each carrying significant political and economic drawbacks. The options presented by the...
As Trump threatens Iran strikes, China denounces use of force in Middle East
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning has stated that China opposes any country interfering in others' internal affairs and advocates upholding stability within Iran amidst escalating protest...
US Media Reports That US Government Will Discuss Intervention Plans for Iran on 13th
According to US media reports, the United States government has scheduled discussions regarding potential intervention strategies towards Iran on the 13th of an unspecified month. The report does not ...
Iran's $7 Monthly Payments Fail to Ease Spiraling Economic Unrest as Trump Considers Military Action Against Tehran One Week After Venezuela Raid
The Iranian government began providing $7 monthly payments to citizens last month in an attempt to mitigate ongoing economic unrest. Despite this initiative, protests and public dissatisfaction contin...
Deaths from Iran protests reach more than 500, rights group says
More than 500 deaths have reportedly occurred during the ongoing protests in Iran which started on December 28 as a response to rising prices and later shifted into opposition against the clerical rul...
Demonstrators in London, Paris, Istanbul back Iran protests
Demonstrations supporting protests in Iran occurred in major European cities on Sunday. In London, rallies initially gathered around the Iranian embassy and later approached the British Prime Minister...
Israel on high alert for possibility of US intervention in Iran, sources say
Israeli sources indicate that Israel has heightened its alert status regarding potential U.S. military intervention in Iran due to ongoing anti-government protests and recent threats by President Dona...
Rubio and Netanyahu discuss Iran, Syria and Gaza, Axios reports
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues including protests in Iran, the situation in Syria, and developments in Gaza during a phone call....
Amid mass Iran protests, Trump takes cautious approach
U.S. President Donald Trump is adopting a cautious stance regarding mass protests in Iran, maintaining pressure on Iranian leaders but not committing to further action as protests do not appear widesp...
Russia Joins Chinese, Iranian Warships for Drills Off South Africa
Russian naval forces are participating alongside warships from China and Iran in joint exercises near the coast of South Africa. The drills take place under the BRICS+ framework, coinciding with incre...
Where's next? Trump eyes new targets after Venezuela
President Donald Trump has shifted his focus to other countries such as Colombia, Cuba, Greenland, Mexico, and Iran, following rhetoric towards Venezuela....
Crude Oil Soars Amid OPEC Plans and Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Recent surges in crude oil prices are attributed to strategic decisions by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The conflict has le...
Should Putin Fear Trump into the New Year? Russia Is Not Iran or Venezuela
The article discusses whether Russian President Vladimir Putin should be concerned about potential aggressive actions from US President Donald Trump in the upcoming year. The piece notes that unlike I...
Trump following Netanyahu playbook with new Iran threat: critics
US President Donald Trump issued another military threat against Iran, warning that if Tehran intensifies its crackdown on protests, the US is 'ready to go'. Critics suggest this approach mirrors form...
Trump Says Will Intervene If Iran Kills Protesters
President Donald Trump warned that the United States will take action if Iran begins killing protesters amid widespread demonstrations fueled by economic hardships in the country....
The First Iranian POW: Forced Recruitment and Tragic Journey to the Front Lines
Arash Darbendi has become the first confirmed Iranian prisoner of war captured by Ukrainian forces in the current conflict, indicating forced recruitment into Iran's military operations....
Middle East missiles, large contracts and space ambitions: 2025 review
In reviewing events from 2025, the piece highlights significant developments in the Middle East involving missile technologies, substantial defense contracts, and emerging space programs....
Iran warns of Israeli plots in Syria amid its own anxieties over lost leverage
Iran has issued warnings about alleged Israeli plots in Syria during UN proceedings, reflecting broader strategic concerns over diminishing influence in Syria post-Assad era....
UN chief condemns Houthi detention of another 10 UN staff in Yemen
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the Houthi rebels for detaining an additional ten U.N. personnel in Yemen, increasing the total number to sixty-nine. The U.N. calls...
Earth Bureau | Threats Against Iran and Cuba, Investigating Powell: Why Is Trump Becoming More Desperate?
This article discusses recent actions by U.S. President Donald Trump that are seen as aggressive towards Iran and Cuba, including questioning former Secretary of State Colin Powell's credibility withi...
Freeing Iran requires a push from the US – and fast
The article discusses the ongoing protests in Iran against the repressive regime that has been ruling since 1979 and implies that while international support is significant, more active intervention f...
The economic roots of Iran’s unrest
The unrest in Iran stems primarily from economic grievances. The implementation of planned reforms is expected to temporarily worsen these conditions....
World Waits For Trump’s Next Move On Iran As Protests Grow Deadlier
Anti-regime protests in Iran continue for 15 days as President Donald Trump considers military action against the country....
Trump Keeping Iran Air Strikes on the Table, White House Says
The White House has indicated that President Donald Trump maintains the option of air strikes against Iran despite diplomatic channels opening between Iran's top diplomat and Trump’s special envoy....
Charai for The National Interest: Saudi Arabia, Strategic Clarity, and the Architecture of Middle East Stability
An article discussing Saudi Arabia's strategic clarity and its implications for stability in the Middle East. The piece emphasizes the importance of clear geopolitical positioning by Saudi Arabia to m...
Can Iran’s promised economic reforms quell unrest?
Iranian authorities have introduced several economic promises aimed at addressing protesters' demands. However, these reforms could potentially exacerbate inflation, adding a significant risk to the s...
The Iranian Regime Is Caught in a Death Spiral
Columnist David Ignatius discusses the internal weaknesses and external pressures pushing Iran towards a critical political state....
Deaths Rise Due to Repression in Iran
Recent reports indicate an increase in deaths as a result of ongoing repression by Iranian authorities against protesters and dissenters....
Trump Talks About Iran, Venezuela, Greenland and Ukraine
President Donald Trump met with various world leaders and discussed topics related to Iran, Venezuela, Greenland's strategic importance, and the situation in Ukraine....
Trump to be briefed on range of options in Iran
President Trump will receive a comprehensive briefing detailing various strategic options regarding the handling of Iran's escalating tensions and activities threatening regional stability....
Turkey bars Iranians from protesting outside Istanbul consulate
On Sunday, Turkish authorities blocked Iranians from protesting outside Iran's consulate in Istanbul, deploying police and restricting movement around the area. This follows ongoing anti-government pr...
Trump Considers New Military Actions Against Iran Amid Protests
According to media reports, President Donald Trump is considering new military actions against Iran amidst ongoing protests within the country....
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