Iran
Over 12,000 dead in Iran mass killings, largely over two nights, as protests rage - report
Protesters gathered in Iran’s largest cemetery, Behesht-e Zahra, on Monday, chanting slogans such as “This year is the year of bloodshed, Seyyed Ali will be overthrown.”
The world must recognize Reza Pahlavi before Iran's regime causes a mass atrocity - opinion
Trump’s new world order is hitting the Middle East at full speed - opinion
Inside Iran’s uprising: Why popular protests alone can’t topple the regime - opinion
Germany’s Merz: I believe we are witnessing final days, weeks of Iran’s regime
“If a regime can only cling to power through violence, then it's effectively over anyway,” Merz said.
What Maduro’s fall tells Tehran about Trump’s Iran strategy - opinion
Washington’s Venezuela raid has shaken Iran’s rulers, triggering threats, panic, and a dangerous new phase in the struggle for regime survival.
Global media coverage frames Israel as a criminal state - analysis
A comparative analysis of leading international media outlets shows how legal rhetoric is overwhelmingly applied to Israel – and rarely to Iran
US to impose 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran, Trump says
"Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff of 25% on any and all business being done with the United States of America," Trump said.
Who trades with Iran as Trump warns of tariffs on Iran business? - explainer
Its top trade partners include China, other countries in East Asia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Germany.
Pahlavi matters in Iran’s protests, but Iranians, not outsiders must decide his role - editorial
Pahlavi could, and perhaps should, play a role in the process of establishing a new system of governance. But that decision, as it should be, rests in the hands of the Iranian people.
US Sen. Graham calls to 'Make Iran Great Again,' endorses Sen. Fetterman statement on protests
The endorsement came following an interview Fetterman did with CNN in which the democrat called the regime “poisonous” and “one of the world’s top terrorist underwriters.”
US bans IRGC-linked news outlet, issues security alert for Americans in Iran
The United States virtual embassy in Iran urged American nationals to “leave Iran now,” citing protests that are “escalating and may turn violent.”
Vance urges Trump to pursue talks with Iran before military strikes - WSJ
The Wall Street Journal reports that JD Vance is among the senior officials pushing Trump to enter a new negotiation round with the Islamic Republic regime.
Musk’s Starlink remains operational in Iran, aiding protesters amid blackout
While Iran shuts down its internet, Starlink defies the ban, keeping some Iranians connected during the ongoing crackdown on protests.
IDF spox.: Iran protests an internal matter, but Israel ready to respond to surprise attack
IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin reiterated that Israel sees the Iranian protests as an internal matter, stressing Israel's readiness for any potential Iranian attack.
