Qasem Soleimani

Inside America: How Iran’s regime built a decades-long influence network inside the United States

IRAN AFFAIRS: The Islamic Republic has spent 47 years trying to root itself inside America, building a network of institutions designed to shape influence in Washington along the regime’s ideals.

THE ISLAMIC Center of America in Dearborn, Michigan, pictured in 2024. Dearborn features prominently in a new National Union for Democracy in Iran report, which argues that the Islamic Republic has spent decades building an institutional ecosystem inside the US.
A man lifts a placard depicting slain Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani (L) and Iraqi commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis during a Baghdad funeral march rally for Iran-backed Iraqi militias, led by Kataib Hezbollah, December 4, 2023; illustrative.

Senior Iran-backed Iraqi militia official killed, Kataib Hezbollah not confirming circumstances

Demonstrators gather as Stop the Hate UK holds a protest calling on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to support the Iranian people, proscribe the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and free Iran from the Islamic Republic, outside Downing Street, London, Britain, January 11, 2026.

Report reveals Iranian soft-power infrastructure in the United Kingdom through charity sector

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 3, 2026.

US launches Precision Strike Missile for first time ever in combat situation during Iran operation


Purim 2026: History repeats itself as Jews forge their fate in Persia - opinion

In both the Purim narratives, we are given the ability to forge our own fate, to take matters into our own hands, and to carry our nation further towards redemption.

A person holds an image of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Iranian demonstrators protest against the US-Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, February 28, 2026

Are Iraqi militias and Afghan fighters suppressing protests in Iran? - analysis

It’s possible Iran has used foreign groups to suppress protesters. Because they are foreigners, they have no allegiance to average Iranians and likely don’t mind harming them.

 People gather during protest on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

WATCH: Iran arrests 'Mossad agent' participating in ongoing nationwide protests

Iranian media reported the arrest of an alleged Mossad affiliate amid expanding protests, internet disruptions, campus raids, and growing chants against Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Anti-regime protesters gather in Tehran, January 5, 2026; illustrative.

Iran's Jewish community maintains low profile amid nationwide protests - KAN

Members of Iran’s roughly 8,000-strong Jewish community are avoiding protest flashpoints as unrest spreads nationwide, according to a report by Israel’s public broadcaster KAN News.

Iranian Jews, including Rabbi Younes Hamami Lahlezar (R), hold an anti-Israel meeting in a Tehran synagogue in solidarity with Hamas terrorists and Gaza amid the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas War, October 30, 2023; illustrative.

Iran condemns local newspaper suggesting revenge on Trump for Soleimani assassination

Iranian government spokesperson distanced Tehran from the far Right news editor's comments, while insisting they are still pursuing justice for Soleimani's killing through other channels.

Qasem Soleimani, then-commander of IRGC Quds Force (L) and US President Donald Trump (R); Illustrative

Syrian regime may lose Aleppo due to Iran’s failures - analysis

Up until several days ago, the Syrian regime believed its backers in Moscow and Tehran could keep it safe.

 A rebel led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham stands in the back of a vehicle in al-Rashideen, Aleppo province, Syria November 29, 2024.

Qaani is alive, will receive medal from Khamenei, IRGC official claims - report

since the Israeli strike that targeted Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah's presumed successor, Hashem Safieddine, in southern Beirut last week, Qaani has not made a public appearance.

 Esmail Qaani, the head of the Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force, speaks in Tehran, Iran April 14, 2022

Iranian commentator: Fiery rhetoric will be Iran's only response to IRGC assassination

According to some experts, Iran is hesitant to enter into direct conflict with Israel, especially when considering US support.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with the guests of the Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran, Iran October 3, 2023.

Trump claims Israel was part of attack on Soleimani, but pulled out last second

According to Trump, until two days before the operation, Israel was due to take direct part in the assassination itself but then got "cold feet," likely wanting to avoid direct blowback from Tehran. 

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he arrives at a Manhattan courthouse, for the trial of himself, his adult sons, the Trump Organization and others in a civil fraud case brought by state Attorney General Letitia James, in New York City, U.S., October 2, 2023.

US intelligence confirms Islamic State's Afghanistan branch behind Iran blasts -sources

ISIS harbors a virulent hatred for Shi'ites -- Iran's dominant sect and targets of its affiliate's attacks in Afghanistan -- who it views as apostates.

 People gather near a body lying on the ground at the scene of explosions during a ceremony held to mark the death of late Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, in Kerman, Iran, January 3, 2024