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Iranian regime planned brutal protest suppression months ahead of outbreak, leaked docs reveal

An Iranian opposition group says top secret files outline a four-stage crisis plan with internet blackouts and orders for IRGC forces to open fire on protesters.

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People gather during protest on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.
Starlink logo is seen on a smartphone in front of displayed Persian flag (Illustrative).

A life and death market: Starlink smuggling to Iran surges

“Holders will be dealt with firmly,” said Iranian Brigadier-General Hossein Rahimi, head of the Economic Security Police.

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People walk past a sign at a currency exchange as the value of the Iranian Rial drops, in Tehran, Iran, February 9, 2025

Iran’s rial hits historic low: Over 1.5 million rials to a dollar

Essentials such as food, medicine, and clothing have become increasingly unaffordable, while the minimum monthly wage has fallen to roughly $100.

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IRANIAN PRESIDENT Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during an interview in Tehran last week. Speech becomes a tool to establish an alternative narrative that contradicts reality, says the writer.

Son of Iranian president calls on regime to restore internet two weeks into blackout

Authorities severed most internet access on January 8 following the circulation of videos showing street demonstrations that turned violent.

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