Iran

How Khamenei turned protest into slaughter - opinion

Even the regime’s own reluctant admission acknowledges roughly 36,500 killed. Iranian witnesses, medical data, and field reports point to a far higher number.

Fires are lit as protesters rally on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.
 Donald Trump over a backdrop of an Iranian flag. (Illustrative)

Israel is awaiting potential Iranian attacks as uncertainty rises - opinion

Iranian parliament members dressed in IRGC uniforms in session to protest against the EU's decision to designate the IRGC as a 'terrorist organization'. Feburary 1.

Iran lawmakers wear IRGC uniforms to brand EU armies terrorists

Chief of Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Bagheri, welcomes Saudi Defence Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, in Tehran, Iran, April 17, 2025.

US inaction would ‘embolden’ Iran after denial of airspace access, Saudi defense minister warns


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.

Starlink logo is seen on a smartphone in front of displayed Persian flag (Illustrative).

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.

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 Shamkhani warns of ‘immediate, unprecedented’ attack on Tel Aviv in event of US strikes

Shamkhani wrote that a “limited strike is an illusion,” adding that any US military move, “from any source and at any level,” would be treated as an act of war.

A rescuer uses his phone at an impact site following a missile strike from Iran on Israel, in Holon, Tel Aviv, Israel June 19, 2025.

Crown prince preparing to join 'final battle' against regime, Pahlavi tells 'Post' - exclusive

The regime was weaker than ever, the people more united than ever, and so I called for coordinated action on January 8 and 9, and millions took to the streets.

Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, with the Iranian, Lion and Sun flag.

Final hostage Ran Gvili is buried, Trump announces armada headed for Iran

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IDF troops honor slain hostage St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili after his remains were recovered in Gaza on Januray 26, 2026.

'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

No negotiations with Iran: Total victory means ending the Tehran regime - opinion

There is no place for negotiations with Iran’s current regime unless those negotiations lead to the end of the ayatollahs’ rule.

A man lights a cigarette with fire from a burning picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Israelis rally in support of the nationwide protests happening in Iran, in Holon, Israel, January 14, 2026.

Despite martial law, Iranian protesters determined to battle regime

The regime’s crackdown only strengthened Iran’s protesters as the IRGC weakens. One young woman, Nazli Janparvar, wrote her will before heading out to “fight till freedom.”

 Armored vehicles equipped with heavy machine guns and armed IRGC forces with their faces covered have been deployed across the streets of Tehran, with martial law effectively imposed.

Western feminists must stand with Azerbaijani women in Iran - opinion

In the wake of the Iran protests, Western feminists must stand in solidarity with South Azerbaijani women, who are fighting against ethnic discrimination and gender apartheid.

Narges Mohammadi sits in her apartment in Tehran, Iran, on December 18, 2024.

Israel assessing reports of discreet US-Iran contacts and American conditions for new nuclear deal

Trump sent a message to Iran overnight stating that he would prefer Iran to sign an agreement, while also warning that an additional naval armada was moving toward the region.

Illustrative image of US President Donald Trump and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.