Islamic Republic
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.
Saudi Defense Minister warns US inaction would ‘embolden’ Iran after denial of airspace access
Khamenei reappears in public for Islamic Republic's 47th anniversary celebrations amid protests
'More masculine heart, fight against poverty': Iranian activist says protests differ from 2022
Senior Iranian UN diplomat in Geneva seeks asylum in Switzerland - report
Alireza Jeyrani Hokmabad asked for asylum in Swiss territory not only for himself but also for his family after leaving his workplace.
WATCH: Anti-regime activists hack Iran's national broadcaster, transmit Pahlavi's calls to protest
Anti-regime activists hacked Iran’s Badr satellite, briefly taking over state TV broadcasts to air protest messages and appeals by Reza Pahlavi, according to Iran International and Manoto News.
Erfan Soltani, Iranian protester sentenced to death, confirmed alive by watchdog
Soltani was arrested during public protests in Karaj on January 8. He was the first to be sentenced to execution, an Iranian official told Reuters.
By asking Trump to delay Iran attacks, Netanyahu exposes Israel's air defense holes - analysis
The IDF sent out more than half a dozen messages about how ready it was and how strong its air defense capabilities are, only for Netanyahu to privately express the opposite opinion to Trump.
If the world wants to help Iran's protesters, it needs a long-term plan - opinion
Any actor hoping to help the protesters is going to need a long-term strategy before jumping in.
'Delayed deaths': UK report claims chemical agents used on Iranian protesters
Reports from UK officials suggest Iran used chemical substances to control protesters. Alleged delayed health reactions lead to deaths days later, sparking international concern.
Parashat Va'era: Between Pharaoh and Persia, pride before a fall
The Iranian regime, like Pharaoh, has long encouraged the belief that it is untouchable. Yet the protests reveal a profound rupture between the state and the society it purports to lead.
Trump told large-scale Iran strikes would not topple Islamic Republic regime, officials tell WSJ
US officials caution Trump that military action could escalate tensions without changing Iran's leadership.
'Pahlavi will return': Nearly 50 years after the Shah fled, Iranians want his son back
IRAN AFFAIRS: The Islamic Republic no longer commands moral authority, historical superiority, or generational loyalty to the Iranian people, and its founding narrative is collapsing.
How deeply are Israel's Mossad spymasters involved in Iran protest crisis? - analysis
When it comes to the spy agency and Iran, there is always far more than meets the eye.
