Iran
Iran considers EU armies as 'terrorist groups' in retaliatory move
The EU marked a symbolic shift in its approach to Iran's leadership on Thursday by designating the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization last week.
Saudi Defense Minister warns US inaction would ‘embolden’ Iran after denial of airspace access
Trump says Iran 'seriously' talking to US as Mideast nations try to de-escalate regional tensions
US special envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya no longer in the post, sources say
Iran’s diplomatic scramble to gather allies against US - analysis
Iran's current goal appears to be getting some countries that have influence with the United States to intercede on its behalf in order to avoid potential military action.
Iranian official says work on framework for negotiations with US is progressing
Top Iranian security official Ali Larijani stated that "the formation of a structure for #negotiations is underway" in a statement released on social media.
US issues sanctions on six Iranian officials for crackdown on protesters as rial hits record low
The sanctions will target six officials who “oversee the Iranian security forces responsible for the violent crackdowns on protesters,” including Iran’s minister of the interior.
Six killed in two explosions across Iran, Israel denies involvement
Both explosions in Bandar Abbas and Ahvaz were caused by a gas leak, Iranian authorities claimed. The IRGC refuted social media rumors that naval officials died in the blasts.
Iranian President Pezeshkian claims foreign powers provoked protests to 'tear the nation apart'
"Regime change is a complete fantasy. Some have fallen for this illusion," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told CNN Turk.
Khamenei reappears in public for Islamic Republic's 47th anniversary celebrations amid protests
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made a public appearance to pray at the tomb of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ruhollah Khomeini, according to a post on his official X account.
'More masculine heart, fight against poverty': Iranian activist says protests differ from 2022
Parisa (talking under a pseudonym to protect her family in Iran) told The Guardian that the recent protests are underpinned by broader social rebellion against rising poverty in the country.
Despair, 'endless anger' growing among Iranians as military action looms
“People have no sense of security," a resident of Karaj told N12. "The anxiety starts from the moment you leave the house and stays until you return. We feel that the street is no longer safe."
US warns IRGC against 'escalatory behavior' in international waters
CENTCOM's statement, while acknowledging "Iran’s right to operate professionally in international airspace and waters," warned against any unsafe or threatening behaviors during the exercise.
Huda Kattan faces backlash after reposting pro-Iranian regime video
Huda Kattan’s repost from TRT World of a pro-regime video has sparked outrage, leading to a boycott of her beauty brand and a deeper conversation about influence and responsibility.
