Iran
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.
Donald Trump saved Iran's Khamenei once before, will he do it again? - comment
As Iran employs 'absolute digital isolation,' Al Jazeera still broadcasts from Tehran - report
Trump advised not to strike Iran, former hostage files assault complaint
By asking Trump to delay Iran attacks, Netanyahu exposes Israel's air defense holes - analysis
The IDF sent out more than half a dozen messages about how ready it was and how strong its air defense capabilities are, only for Netanyahu to privately express the opposite opinion to Trump.
Iran admits over 5,000 killed in protests, while local doctors say death toll more than triple
Reports from doctors on the ground stated that at least 16,500 protesters have died and 330,000 have been injured, according to testimony within Iran shared with the 'Sunday Times.'
Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln en route to Middle East as US mulls over Iran strike options
The moves, reported since late Friday, came as US officials and regional militaries coordinated on contingency planning for possible Iranian retaliation.
Iran's FM reassured Witkoff on 'canceled' executions, prompting Trump to call off strikes - report
Steve Witkoff, in contact with Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi via text, reportedly "defused the situation" by informing Trump that the Iranian government had canceled planned executions.
If the world wants to help Iran's protesters, it needs a long-term plan - opinion
Any actor hoping to help the protesters is going to need a long-term strategy before jumping in.
From October 7 to reversal: The greatest Jewish turnabout since Israel’s founding - opinion
Israel is more united than it has been in years. Numerous wars, missiles falling, and victorious battles have brought the people together in ways unimaginable just a few years ago.
Without education for peace in Palestinian schools, there can be no peace - opinion
October 7 was the direct outcome of an educational process that shapes young minds through hatred, the delegitimization of the State of Israel, and the glorification of violence and terrorism.
Ballroom blitz: Celebrity certainty threatens real journalism - opinion
Celebrities are declaring verdicts on real-world news, but applause-driven certainty on the world isn’t journalism.
'It's time to look for new leadership in Iran': Trump calls for regime change - Politico
“What [Khameini] is guilty of, as the leader of a country, is the complete destruction of the country and the use of violence at levels never seen before," Trump said in the interview.
Khamenei calls Trump criminal, US State Dept: Don't play games with President Trump
"Western media figures interfered in past seditions, but this time the US president himself encouraged the sedionists," Khamenei said.
'Delayed deaths': UK report claims chemical agents used on Iranian protesters
Reports from UK officials suggest Iran used chemical substances to control protesters. Alleged delayed health reactions lead to deaths days later, sparking international concern.