Islamic Republic

My Word: Guterres and the gutless United Nations

Israel is never far from the UN spotlight as the 'bad guys,' while an entire department is dedicated to promoting the Palestinian narrative.

The United Nations Security Council meets on the situation in the Middle East at UN headquarters in New York City, on February 18.
 Iran and Israel flags on geopolitical map.

Rafah fighting drew 100 times more media attention than Iran protests, study shows

Fighters from the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK), an Iranian Kurdish opposition group, are pictured near the border with Iran in Iraq's Kurdistan Region, in the outskirts of Sulaimaniya, Iraq, June 21, 2025.

Iranian citizens' freedom may depend on cooperation with Israel, PJAK commander says

Illustrative image of former commander of the Israeli Navy, V.-Adm. (res.) Eliezer Marom.

US strikes would aim to weaken Iran's regime, not change it, former Israel Navy chief Marom says


Turkey arrests six suspected of spying for Iran, targeted NATO-run air base

The six are suspected of conducting reconnaissance around the NATO-run Incirlik air base in the southeastern Turkish province of Adana.

Demonstrators hold pictures of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a rally in solidarity with Iran's government in Tehran, near the Iranian Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, January 18, 2026

US, 40 partner countries, hold symposium to implement UNSC regulations against Iran

The US and 40 partner countries convened in Prague to discuss the implementation of reimposed UNSCRs against Iran, focusing on its nuclear and ballistic missile activities.

An illustration of enforcing sanctions on Iran.

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)

Brooklyn man sentenced to 15 years in Iran-backed plot to kill anti-regime dissident Masih Alinejad

Carlisle Rivera, involved in an Iran-backed plot to kill Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for conspiracy charges.

Iranian-American journalist, author, and political activist, Masih Alinejad speaks during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Iran, January 15, 2026; illustrative.

'Leave Lebanon alone': Lebanese MP slams Hezbollah, Qassem over allegiance to Iran

“If you want to defend your guardian (Ali Khamenei), go to him… but leave Lebanon alone,” Gemayel wrote.

, head of the Christian Kataeb party, who announced his resignation during the funeral of Nazar Najarian, a leading member of the party who died as the result of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, talks during his funeral in Beirut, Lebanon August 8, 2020

Iranian rial reaches record low value, trading at over 1.5m IRR per USD

The Iranian rial fell to a record low of about 1.52 million per dollar on the unofficial market, deepening economic turmoil as nationwide protests continue and confidence in the regime weakens.

Iranian Rial banknotes over a backdrop of the Iranian flag; illustration.

US begins deportation of Iranian nationals in first since protests broke out, CNN reports

The Trump administration deported 14 Iranians to Iran on Sunday, the first such flight since nationwide protests erupted, as rights groups warn of severe risks facing returnees.

Iranian Americans march across Lafayette Park during a candlelight vigil outside the White House, January 16, 2026

Trump receives intel showing Iran's Islamic regime at weakest point since 1979 revolution - NYT

The outlet, citing "several people familiar with the information," noted that the intelligence reports also indicated that Tehran's position is continuing to weaken.

Protestors burn images of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a rally held in Solidarity with Iran's Uprising, organised by The national Council of Resistance of Iran, on Whitehall in central London on January 11, 2026.

Javid Shah: No oppression, no terrorism, and no antisemitism - opinion

Javid Shah represents a return to secular times, to equality, and to economic development.

A person holds a picture of exiled Iranian Prince Reza Pahlavi, during a protest against the Iranian regime at the Peace Palace ahead of a NATO leaders' summit in The Hague, Netherlands June 21, 2025.

Trump admin. 'ready to do business with Iran,' senior US official says

"We are open for business. They know our number if they want to get in touch with us," the official said, regarding the Islamic Republic's regime and negotiations over a potential deal.

People walk past an anti-US billboard in Tehran, Iran, January 26, 2026