Iran
‘They do not spare bullets’: Ex-IRGC member details how regime cracks down on protests
Insaz described widespread communications outages and growing public anger at the United States, saying many Iranians feel abandoned after promises of support.
Iran mural threatens US - 'If you sow the wind, you will reap the whirlwind'
Iranian merchants have 20 minutes of supervised internet access per day for transactions - report
Khamenei issued no mercy, 'shoot to kill' orders to quell protests across Iran - NYT
Australian defense department chief to replace Kevin Rudd as US ambassador
Australian PM Anthony Albanese appointed Defense Department chief Greg Moriarty as the next ambassador to the US after Kevin Rudd said he would step down early, following Trump's criticism.
Emory University removes Iranian official Larijani's daughter from medical faculty - report
Dr. Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani was previously listed on the Emory University School of Medicine's website as an assistant professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology.
KLM, Air France suspend Israel flights as US-Iran tensions escalate
These cancellations come after US President Donald Trump said on Thursday the US had an "armada" heading towards Iran.
Iranian-backed militias exploit Syria-SDF clashes to entrench role in Iraq - analysis
The Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), which are mostly made up of Iranian-backed militias, have now deployed to the border.
Iran says two Islamic State‑linked men executed for 2023 bus bombing
The Iranian judiciary said the attack killed a toddler and injured several others on a bus traveling from Tehran to Ilam, a province in the west that borders Iraq.
Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei moves to underground bunker amid fears of US strike - report
According to the Iranian opposition outlet, Masoud Khamenei, the ayatollah’s third son, has taken over management of the supreme leader’s day-to-day responsibilities.
US presses Bolivia to expel suspected Iranian spies, harden approach to terrorist groups
The private diplomatic push comes amid a broader US effort to deepen its geopolitical influence in Latin America and diminish that of its adversaries in the region.
Pentagon's 2026 defense strategy names Israel a ‘model ally,’ shifts to ‘peace through strength’
The 34-page document, signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, constitutes a strategic message to Israel, solidifying its position as the United States' most senior partner in the Middle East.
Trump says 'US has lots of ships on their way to Iran, I hope we don't have to use them'
A lot of people have been killed in Iran, but there's a difference between a lot and 20,000 - we'll figure that out," Trump said and emphasized: "We have an armada heading their way."
'Public diplomacy is not a luxury': Israel’s challenge in 2026 - opinion
How Israel lost the battle for American public opinion and why parts of the Western intellectual elite serve the narratives of its enemies.
