Tehran

Iranian protests create a short window for change - opinion

As Iran’s regime escalates repression, the 2026 uprising exposes the limits of containment and opens an opportunity for decisive change.

US President Donald Trump seen in the Oval Office in the White House in Washington, DC, US, January 14, 2026
A firefighter works at the scene of a fire at Janat Abad Market in Tehran, Iran, February 3, 2026.

Fire breaks out in Iranian military complex, no injuries reported

An anti-US banner at the entrance of the abandoned Tehran embassy, February 5, 2026.

Iran ‘playing poker,’ unprepared for regional war, former deputy commander of CENTCOM tells ‘Post’

 An Iranian woman walks past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, April 26, 2025; illustrative

US reiterates call for all citizens to 'leave Iran now,' in security alert on open border crossings


Islamic regime targeting dissidents, Israelis in new wave of advanced phishing attacks

A new phishing scheme allows alleged IRGC-affiliated hackers to snap photos from the victim’s device every 5 seconds, record audio in three-second segments, and geolocate the device every two seconds.

 An Iranian flag is seen on a computer's CPU (illustrative)

US inaction would ‘embolden’ Iran after denial of airspace access, Saudi defense minister warns

“At this point, if this doesn’t happen, it will only embolden the regime,” said Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman.

Chief of Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Bagheri, welcomes Saudi Defence Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, in Tehran, Iran, April 17, 2025.

Khamenei warns Trump: An American attack on Iran will lead to regional conflict

The comment follows US President Donald Trump telling reporters aboard Air Force One that Iran is "seriously" talking to the US and hinted at a deal to avoid military strikes.

A protester holds a sign with an image depicting Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and German Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, in London, Britain, January 18, 2026.

'They feel abandoned': Iranians need Trump's help, former IRGC officer warns - interview

IRAN AFFAIRS: What began as an economic grievance quickly snowballed into demands for change and an end to the Islamic regime that has held the country under its thumb for nearly 50 years.

‘THEY LOVE Trump, they love America – but right now they feel abandoned, and it hurts.’ The US president said he has no reason to strike, but protesters have been asking for US intervention. Here, a man shows a sign mentioning Trump during a rally in support of nationwide protests in Iran in Rome.

Iran ready to resume talks with US, Araghchi says, calling for 'fair, equitable' negotiations

Araghchi, who described his talks with Hakan Fidan in Istanbul as "good and useful," also said that Tehran was ready to engage with regional countries to promote stability and peace.

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Abbas Araghchi (right) speaks with Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Istanbul in June. The North Kurdistan political movement is under Ankara’s harsh pressure. In Iran, Kurds face systematic suppression, says the writer.

Trump says US would 'prefer not to' attack Iran as new destroyer anchors in Eilat

Trump held talks with Iran in recent days, telling Tehran "no nukes, and stop killing protesters," KAN News reported on Friday morning.

US President Donald Trump visits a Ford production center in Dearborn, Michigan, US, January 13, 2026.

WATCH: Iranian Mossad agent discusses anti-regime role during June's Israel-Iran war

The agent, known as "Arash," spoke to Channel 12's Uvda about the role he played as "Mossad's eyes" during an operation within Iran to destroy a ballistic missile launcher aimed towards Israel.

Iranian Mossad agent "Arash" speaks to Channel 12's Uvda about an operation during the Israel-Iran war in June 2025, broadcast on January 29, 2026.

EU countries who blocked IRGC terror designation were threatened by Iran - report

Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denounced the EU's decision to designate the IRGC as terrorists, calling it a "major strategic mistake," a "blatant hypocrisy... selective outrage."

A member of Iranian militia forces (Basij) gestures during an anti-Israeli march in Tehran, Iran, January 10, 2025; illustrative.

Tehran to convert metro stations, parking lots into 'war shelters' as US threat looms - report

The announcement seems to reflect a growing concern among Iranian leadership regarding the possibility of widespread military confrontation.

 Fire of Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot is seen following the Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025

Trump weighs Iran strikes to inspire renewed protests - analysis

US military strikes against Iran may spark change or worsen regional instability, as experts weigh the potential outcomes.

US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)