Iranian news

An identity forged in fire: A Zionist answer to Iran's unity question - opinion

In the face of violence and loss, Iranians are uniting across differences to reclaim their country and future.

Iranians protest on a main street in Tehran, December 30, 2025
Flags of Israel and Iran painted on a cracked concrete wall with soldier shadow.

Iranian officers abandon posts, conscripted troops amid US and Israeli strikes - report

Kurdish internal security forces stand guard, as Syrian Kurds demonstrate to demand the release of Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan, who has been held in prison by Turkey since his capture in 1999, in Qamishli, Syria February 15, 2026.

Will the Kurds open a new front against Iran's Ayatollahs? - analysis

Five Kurdish Iranian opposition groups have formed a coalition against the regime in Iran.

Five Kurdish groups form political coalition to challenge Iran’s regime


Iranian president Raisi sworn in as world watches

Over 70 countries have sent dignitaries to Tehran for the ceremony, which was expected to have less religious tones than the one on Tuesday.

 Iraq's President Barham Salih meets with Iran's new President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran, Iran August 5, 2021.

Who betrayed Iranian journalist Ruhollah Zam?

BEHIND THE LINES: Mystery surrounds capture of Iranian dissident journalist

Ruhollah Zam is seen during his trial in Tehran on June 2.

Iran arrests father and brother of executed wrestler while cleaning grave

Dissident Iranian journalist target of death threats

Executed Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari

Iranian wrestler executed by regime exonerated again by new witness

“My sources also name Moslem Rahimi, a supermarket owner, who witnessed the murder, who has stated Afkari was not the killer.”

A portrait of Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari during a demonstration on the Dam Square in Amsterdam, Sept. 13, 2020.

Iran’s Houthi proxies targeted G20 in Saudi Arabia

Even as Iranians were lining up to buy masks to help stop the coronavirus from spreading, the regime was urging the Houthis in Yemen to attack Saudi Arabia amid the G20 gathering.

Supporters of the Houthi movement shout slogans as they attend a rally to mark the 4th anniversary of the Saudi-led military intervention in Yemen's war, in Sanaa, Yemen March 26, 2019.

Keep up the pressure

What else happened in Iran-related news last week?

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani addresses the crowd of people in Yazd, Iran

Iranian state TV earning ad revenue while broadcasting internationally

Radio Farda estimated that one channel can earn up to a hundred thousand dollars a year, and that number could continue to rise.

Ebrahim Raisi speaks during a campaign meeting at the Mosalla mosque in Tehran, Iran, May 16, 2017. Picture taken May 16, 2017.

Iranian Military: The rumors of fleeing or arrested commanders are false

At first the IRGC paid the rumors no mind until Wednesday when their spokesman, Ramezan Sharif, officially acknowledged these reports, responding publicly that the rumors are allegedly false.

Hossein Salami, deputy head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, speaks during Tehran's Friday prayers July 16, 2010.

Hijabs held aloft as Iranian women protest compulsory cover-up

Women attend Friday prayers in Tehran February 4, 2011.

Why the protests ended in Iran, and is there any chance they may resume?

Observers in Iran said the demonstrations and protests were a clear indication of Iranian hatred toward a regime that is depriving the people of their basic rights and social freedoms.

People protest in Tehran, Iran December 30, 2017 in this still image from a video obtained by REUTERS