Iranian president says Islamic Republic won't yield to international pressure as protests resurface
Tehran's crackdown on protesters and minority groups has intensified as the regime faces mounting pressure both domestically and internationally.
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Gazans call for force independent of political factions, say it 'won't succeed without Israel'
US moves dozens of F-35, F-15 fighter jets to Jordanian airbase - report
Pentagon moves troops at Qatar Al Udeid, Middle East bases amid tensions with Iran - NYT
Crowning in Munich: 'Global Day of Rage' is Reza Pahlavi's unofficial coronation for Iranians
MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: Munich alone saw 250,000 attendees, with one attendee stating, “We had all come for our beloved Prince Reza Pahlavi, and for the people inside Iran."
Pahlavi dynasty's influences persists in Iran, from Persia's throne to front lines of the revolt
IRAN AFFAIRS: After founding the Pahlavi dynasty, Emperor Reza Khan sought to reduce the influence of the Shia clergy and other religious authorities and to create a modern, centralized nation-state.
Iran's death penalty crackdown on protesters targets minors, Amnesty International warns
Amnesty International revealed that two 17-year-olds are among those at risk of being sentenced to death in Iran for involvement in January’s protests, calling for an immediate halt to the executions
Araghchi claims US has not requested Iranian suspension of nuclear enrichment
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran is not offering a suspension of nuclear enrichment and claimed the US has not asked them to do so during an MS NOW interview.
US strikes on Iran could target individual leaders, officials say
The latest revelations reported on by Reuters suggest granular, ambitious planning ahead of a decision by Trump, who has in recent days publicly floated the idea of regime change in Iran.
Iranian air force jet crashes during training exercise, pilot killed
One pilot is dead and another injured after an Iranian air force jet crashed during a training exercise in the Nowbaran district.
Norway relocates Middle East soldiers as Iran-US tension increases
US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Thursday it must make a deal over its nuclear program or "really bad things" will happen, setting a deadline of 10 to 15 days, drawing a threat from Tehran.
US arsenal gathers in Middle East as experts warn of extended conflict with Iran
According to the Washington Post, flight-tracking data show that tanker planes, fighter jets, and other US military aircraft have been repositioned in recent days, including advanced F-35s.
FIFA, Trump's Board of Peace work together to support Gaza reconstruction through soccer
The FIFA collaboration plan includes building 50 mini-pitches near schools and residential areas in Gaza, five full-size pitches across multiple districts, and a state-of-the-art FIFA academy.
'Moral absurdity': US, Israel outraged as Iran elected as Vice-Chair of UN Charter Committee
Upon the announcement, Israel’s representative Noam Cappon immediately objected, calling the Iranian regime “the world’s leading state sponsor and the largest proliferator of terrorism.”
