Rapid escalation, caught off guard: Part of why Netanyahu asked Trump to slow down on Iran
Reports indicated that Israel may have been taken by surprise that Trump had been aloof at first, but was suddenly contemplating an attack on Wednesday.
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Erfan Soltani, Iranian protester sentenced to death, confirmed alive by watchdog
US strike on Khamenei would be tantamount to all-out war against Iran, President Pezeshkian warns
Iran projects normalcy amid internet blackout, claims protesters were 'armed aggressors'
Google access restored in Iran following internet blackout, IRGC-linked Tasnim claims
The internet blackout started at approximately 8:30 p.m. on January 8 during nationwide anti-regime protest activity across the Islamic Republic.
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.
As Iran employs 'absolute digital isolation,' Al Jazeera still broadcasts from Tehran - report
'The Jerusalem Post' was unable to verify additional foreign media outlets where reporters have successfully broadcast from within Iranian territory.
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.
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.
Daughter of IRGC official recalls abuse, torture, plans to flee from Iran during interview
According to a report by N12, Fatima (a pseudonym) went into great detail in an interview with the Farsi-language media outlet Manoto, describing her personal reflections on the Islamic regime.
FM Sa’ar holds call with EU officials to push for proscription of IRGC as terrorist organization
“Today, the Revolutionary Guards are leading the repression and massacre of Iran's citizens,” Sa’ar said, emphasizing the IRGC’s role in “the spread of terror and instability in the Middle East."
