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Fresh clashes kill six in Iran cost-of-living protests
Protests over high prices and economic stagnation have escalated into violent clashes across several cities in Iran, following initial demonstrations by shopkeepers in Tehran on Sunday....
Filmmaker Panahi says Iran protests 'to move history forward'
Award-winning Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has commented on recent protests in Iran, stating that they aim 'to move history forward.' In an Instagram post, he noted that shared pain among protesters...
Students join Iran demonstrations after shopkeepers protest
In response to rising inflation and a weakening Iranian rial, shopkeepers initiated protests in Tehran on Monday. These initial demonstrations were followed by students joining the protest movement ag...
Iran leader says country in ‘full-fledged’ war with US, Israel, Europe
The leader of Iran has escalated verbal confrontations against the United States and its allies, accusing them of unjustly oppressive actions towards his nation....
Tehran shopkeepers shut stores over economic conditions
Shopkeepers in Tehran continue protesting by closing their stores due to economic difficulties and currency depreciation. Iran's rial has reached record lows against the US dollar and euro on informal...
Iran currency plunges to historic low amid factional blame game
The Iranian rial's value has plummeted to an all-time low, leading to public criticism from the judiciary against the central bank. This crisis is evolving into a political test of accountability and ...
Netanyahu plans to brief Trump on possible new Iran strikes, NBC News reports
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is scheduled to brief U.S. President Donald Trump regarding potential military action against Iran's ballistic missile program expansion. Israeli officials ...
Morning update
Israeli forces conducted raids in al-Zawaiya, West Bank, and arrested the son of the town's mayor. Artillery shelling and gunfire were also reported near Gaza City and Khan Younis. Doctors Without Bor...
Misreading Iran
Scott Anderson's book 'King of Kings' provides insight into the U.S. misunderstanding and strategic missteps regarding Iran. The text critiques American policy-making failures in understanding Tehran’...
Israel charges Russian with allegedly spying for Iran
Israeli domestic security agency Shin Bet has charged a Russian citizen with spying for Iran. The individual allegedly photographed Israeli ports and critical infrastructure upon instructions from Ira...
Attack in Jordan Raises Specter of War With Iran
An attack in Jordan has heightened tensions with Iran, raising concerns about potential escalation towards war. The incident highlights ongoing regional conflicts and the precarious state of security ...
Russia's Su-35 Flanker Has A New Enemy (Not the Air Force)
The Sukhoi Su-35, Russia's advanced multirole fighter jet, might finally see increased sales due to ongoing Iran negotiations and the emergence of new buyers. However, supply constraints triggered by ...
​Bad sign for Iran revolution: Witkoff palavering with mullahcracy
Steve Witkoff, former President Trump's liaison, has started negotiations with Iranian leadership regarding the ongoing crisis in Iran. This news is seen as detrimental to the revolutionary movement i...
Iran’s Internet Blackout by the Numbers
The article discusses Iran's internet restrictions and compares them with other repressive regimes worldwide, highlighting key statistics on how these measures affect internet accessibility and freedo...
Zelenskyy: Every Decent Person Wants Iranian People to Be Free
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a statement expressing solidarity with the Iranian people and their desire for freedom from the current regime. This statement is seen as an indirect sup...
Zelenskyy Links Iran Protests to Pressure on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has drawn attention to the protests in Iran, suggesting that they may be part of a broader strategy to put pressure on Russia. He did not provide further detail...
Trump says he will talk to Musk about restoring internet in Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday his intention to discuss with Elon Musk ways to restore internet connectivity in Iran, following a government-ordered blackout amid protests. Trump cite...
Why Iran Protests Have Pushed Donald Trump to Consider Military Options
The article discusses how ongoing protests in Iran may be influencing President Donald Trump's decision-making processes regarding the country. It examines the possibility of increased military action...
Iranian-linked Scottish accounts fall silent again
A network of social media accounts pretending to support Scottish independence has ceased activity, coinciding with recent internet disruptions in Iran. This pattern suggests the Iranian government ma...
Iran: WSJ reports Trump scheduled for briefing on possible options Tuesday
According to The Wall Street Journal, U.S. President Donald Trump has a briefing planned for Tuesday regarding potential actions against Iran....
Demonstrations held in major European cities in solidarity with Iran protests
Protesters across several European capitals have expressed solidarity with ongoing demonstrations in Iran, which began two weeks ago due to severe economic conditions and rising food prices....
Amid mass Iran protests, Trump takes cautious approach
The U.S., considering predictions that the ongoing mass protests in Iran do not yet threaten the regime's stability, is adopting a cautious approach towards these civil disturbances....
As Iran protests swell, Trump's messages mixed on US intervention
President Donald Trump initially suggested that deaths during Iranian protests were caused by stampedes but contradicting evidence emerged showing security forces engaging in violent suppression of pr...
Iran is at war with the West and Israel, says Iranian president
Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian stated on Saturday that Iran is at war with the Western countries and Israel, accusing them of hindering Iran’s progress....
Trump Supporters Call US Air Strikes in Africa 'An Amazing Christmas Gift'
Supporters of former President Donald Trump have praised the recent American air strikes against Iranian-backed militias in eastern African countries as an unexpected and positive development during t...
Two CMA CGM vessels navigate the Suez Canal in sign of easing tension
Two ships from the world's third-largest container shipping company, CMA CGM, have navigated through the Suez Canal following recent disruptions associated with attacks on commercial vessels during th...
Sweden summons Iranian ambassador over dual national sentence
Sweden has summoned the Iranian ambassador after an arrest of an individual with both Iranian and Swedish nationality during Iran's conflict with Israel in June. The person was accused of spying on be...
Trump dials up risky Iran tariffs that would hit China, UAE and others: What to know
US President Donald Trump has announced new 25% tariffs on any country trading with Iran in an attempt to increase pressure on Tehran. However, this move might not immediately impact Iran significantl...
Ukrainian President Zelensky supports Iranians who went out to protest against the regime
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed support for protesters in Iran who are demonstrating against the government....
The Venezuela-Iran connection and what Maduro’s capture means for Tehran, explained
Experts at the Atlantic Council analyze Iran's strategic relationship with Venezuela and explore how the potential capture of Venezuelan President Maduro might affect Iran's interests both in South Am...
Son of Last Shah of Iran Calls for Cooperation with Trump
The son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, has appealed for cooperation with former U.S. President Donald Trump. The call is made under the context of potential geopolitical shifts and i...
Protests in Iran: Regime Change on the Cards?
An analysis of international press opinions speculates on whether the recent protests in Iran have the potential to lead to regime change or will be suppressed as previous uprisings were....
Russian naval vessel joins Chinese and Iranian warships for drills off South Africa
A Russian naval vessel will participate in joint military exercises alongside Chinese and Iranian warships off the coast of South Africa. The drills were initially planned for November 2025 but have s...
Fresh clashes kill six in Iran cost-of-living protests
Protesters clashed with security forces across several cities in Iran on Thursday, resulting in six deaths reported by the Fars news agency. The protests began in Tehran due to high prices and economi...
Students join demonstrations after Iran shopkeepers protest
Students from prestigious colleges in Tehran and technology university in Isfahan protested on Tuesday following shopkeeper demonstrations about economic difficulties the previous day. The Iranian pre...
Opinion: Arrogance, hubris and ideology: How 2025 capped a quarter century of US failures
The article criticizes former President Donald Trump as the most consequential yet disastrous figure in U.S. recent history. It highlights his aggressive international policies, including bombing Iran...
Netanyahu to discuss Iran, next phase of Gaza plan with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to meet U.S. President Donald Trump next week to discuss Iran's nuclear program and recent unspecified exercises conducted by Iran. Netanyahu also held ...
Kroenig in C-SPAN on foreign policy in 2026
Matthew Kroenig, Vice President at the Atlantic Council and Senior Director of the Scowcroft Center, appeared on C-SPAN's 'Washington Journal' to discuss foreign policy challenges in 2026. He analyzed...
Iranian students join protests in Tehran over soaring cost of living
Students from seven universities across Tehran and other cities staged protests over economic hardship on Tuesday, following shopkeepers' demonstrations the previous day. The Iranian Labour News Agenc...
Jafar Panahi Has His Eyes on the Future
Prominent Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi reflects on potential future scenarios beyond Iran's current Islamic Republic governance structure....
Zelensky: What's Happening in Iran Is a Clear Sign Things Won't Get Easier for Russia
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has stated that developments in Iran serve as an indication that situations will not become less challenging for Russia. This statement reflects the view that ...
Iran Accused of Selling Missiles to Russia for War in Ukraine
Reports and accusations are emerging that Iran has been supplying missiles to Russia which have subsequently been used during the conflict in Ukraine....
ICDS chair: US actions show Russia can't come to all its allies' aid
Kristi Raik, the ICDS director, stated that recent U.S. involvement in Venezuela and threats towards Iran demonstrate Russia's limitations in supporting all of its allied countries....
Reza Pahlavi: Son of Overthrown Shah Urges Iranians to Overthrow Regime
Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran's former Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, has called on the Iranian people to take action against the current regime. Details about specific calls or strategies for uprising are n...
Top Story: WSJ Reports Trump Meeting with Senior Cabinet Members on Iran Protests Tuesday
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, U.S. President Donald Trump held a meeting on Tuesday with senior members of his cabinet to discuss the ongoing protests in Iran....
Pahlavi says Trump Total Opposite of Obama and Biden on Iran
Shah's daughter, Princess Pahlavi, comments that President Donald Trump's approach towards Iran is markedly different from those of former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden. She suggests a shift i...
Von der Leyen condemns violent crackdown on Iranian protesters
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has strongly condemned what she described as the violent repression of recent demonstrations occurring in Iran....
Iran's Military Might Break With the Regime
The article discusses Iran potentially reaching a critical point since its 1979 revolution. The context suggests internal pressures and external challenges could disrupt the current regime stability....
Tehran's Trojan Horse
The article discusses how Iran's current regime manipulates public sentiment by fostering an illusion of monarchy support, aiming to bolster its own legitimacy and weaken opposition....
Europe’s Interests Are on The Streets of Iran, Not Venezuela
The article argues that supporting protests in Iran aligns both strategically with European interests and morally with the right thing to do. It contrasts this approach with a perceived lack of simila...
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