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PoliticsNobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Exposes Prison Abuse and Tehran's Brutality in New Memoir
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi discusses her harrowing imprisonment in Iran, severe abuse at Evin prison, and the release of her new memoir detailing state torture.
Breaking NewsHouthi Rebels Expand Arsenal With Unseen Maritime Weapons and Advanced Drones, Experts Reveal
Arms experts reveal that Houthi rebels are experimenting with unprecedented weapons, such as loitering torpedoes, while expanding their military reach in Yemen and across the Middle East with continued support from Iran.
PoliticsUS Military Insists Strait of Hormuz Remains Open Despite Blockade and Regional Tensions
The US military insists the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial shipping despite an ongoing blockade and regional tensions, while defending its operations against allegations of civilian casualties.
PoliticsUS House Approves Bipartisan Sanctions Package Targeting Russia and Iran
The US House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan sanctions package targeting Russia and extending measures against Iran for five years, sending the bill to President Donald Trump.
PoliticsMarjorie Taylor Greene Calls for an Immediate End to the War on Iran
Former Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene has publicly stated that the military conflict involving Iran must come to an immediate halt.
PoliticsSweden Expels Iranian Embassy Official Over Alleged Security Threats to Jewish and Israeli Interests
Sweden has expelled an Iranian embassy employee and summoned the ambassador, citing security threats and alleged Iranian plots targeting Jewish and Israeli interests using criminal networks.
PoliticsFour Years After Mahsa Amini's Death, Iranians Reflect on the Lasting Impact of 'Woman, Life, Freedom'
Four years after the death of Mahsa Amini sparked nationwide protests, Iranians reflect on the cultural shifts and ongoing government crackdowns surrounding the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement.
EconomyChina Presses Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz as US Reports Massive Conflict Costs
China urges Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz during talks with Iran's Araghchi as the US details the massive financial and strategic impacts of the ongoing conflict.
PoliticsAmnesty International Exposes Iranian Security Chiefs Responsible for Brutal 2022 Crackdown
Amnesty International has released a 1,000-page report detailing how Iranian security chiefs responsible for crimes against humanity during the 2022 Women, Life, Freedom uprising remain in power and continue their repressive tactics.
PoliticsHouse Approves Measure to End Iran War as Three New Republicans Defect
The House voted to approve a measure requiring President Donald Trump to end the war with Iran, as three additional Republicans joined Democrats to support the resolution ahead of the midterms.
Breaking NewsSaudi Arabia Draws 'Red Line' After Drone Interception Near Makkah Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Saudi Arabia warns of a 'red line' following a Houthi drone interception near Makkah, as regional tensions and conflicts involving Iran escalate.
PoliticsRepublican Congressman Thomas Massie Moves to Impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Over Iran Conflict
US Representative Thomas Massie has introduced a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing unauthorized military actions and disregard for civilian casualties in the Iran conflict.
PoliticsUS Diplomatic Shift: Marco Rubio Reaches Out to Omani Foreign Minister to Strengthen Alliance
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi to reaffirm stronger bilateral ties and regional de-escalation, marking a shift from earlier tensions.
TechnologyAmazon Web Services Permanently Abandons Bahrain and UAE Data Zones Following Iranian Attacks
Amazon Web Services has announced it cannot restore operations at damaged data zones in Bahrain and the UAE following Iranian attacks, advising customers to migrate to alternative regions.
TechnologyUK, US, and Dutch Agencies Warn Iran is Using Spyware to Target Dissidents Abroad
Intelligence agencies from the UK, US, and the Netherlands have warned that Iranian government spyware is targeting dissidents, journalists, and activists on messaging platforms.
EconomyHow the Iran Conflict Permanently Altered the Global Economy and Oil Markets
The conflict involving Iran has permanently reshaped the global economy by altering control over the Strait of Hormuz, shifting oil market dynamics in China, and boosting production in non-Middle Eastern nations.
PoliticsIran Rejects US Talks as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens Amid Mixed Signals
Iran has dismissed potential talks with the US until Washington meets its set conditions, even as President Donald Trump claims Tehran is seeking a quick agreement amid an escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.
Breaking NewsPentagon Watchdog Details Heavy US Losses, Missile Shortages, and Facility Damage in First Review of Iran War
A newly released Pentagon watchdog report provides the first formal accounting of US facility destruction, munition shortages, and diplomatic damage resulting from the early months of the Iran war.
PoliticsInside Yemen’s Gate of Tears: How the Bab al-Mandeb Strait Became Iran’s Strategic Wild Card
An examination of how the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait in Yemen has become a vital geopolitical leverage point and wildcard for Iran through its Houthi proxies.
Breaking NewsRegional Tensions Escalate as Saudi Arabia Issues Shelter Warnings and Oil Prices Surge
Saudi Arabia issues shelter warnings amid escalating Houthi attacks as regional tensions rise and oil prices near $108 following pipeline closures.
PoliticsTehran's Regional Ambitions Undermine Diplomacy and Threaten Gulf Stability
Recent Houthi escalations in Yemen and suspended talks in Oman highlight a major contradiction in Tehran's approach to regional diplomacy and Gulf security.
Breaking NewsAustria Denies Entry to Iranian Official Following UN Ruling
Austria has denied entry to an Iranian official following a UN ruling, amid mourning for children killed in a school fire in DR Congo.
PoliticsIran Launches Online Portal to Target and Punish Dissidents Living Abroad
Iran has introduced a new online system called Elaaj to identify, track, and punish regime critics living abroad by revoking citizenship and restricting access.
PoliticsOmani Official Announces Indefinite Postponement of Iran-Gulf Talks on Opening the Strait of Hormuz Without US
An Omani official announced the indefinite postponement of a planned regional meeting between Gulf diplomats and Iranian officials regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The talks, which excluded the United States, aimed to discuss an Omani plan for reopening the waterway.