Trump admin: ‘Massive’ US fleet deployed ‘in case Iran does something stupid’President Trump says US has a 'massive fleet' en route to Iran, as Vice President Vance says military build-up intended to give US 'options in case Iran does something stupid.' January 25, 2026
Trump considers bringing Palestinian Authority into Board of PeacePresident reportedly considering granting the PA a seat on the newly formed Board of Peace. Israel remains opposed to the move. January 25, 2026
Iranian government officials say 30,000 killed in protest crackdownDeath toll in Iranian protest crackdown continues to soar, with human rights groups estimating as many as 43,000 killed. January 25, 2026
Jan. 8: One of the deadliest nights in recent history'The night of Jan. 8 was one of the deadliest in the world in the last generation,' Israeli sources said. January 25, 2026
As Iran slaughters protesters, Trump sends mixed signals – opinionTrump’s earlier decision to cancel a strike—based on the claim that Iran had halted executions—has become increasingly difficult to defend as eyewitness accounts describe atrocities. January 25, 2026
Iran has ‘finger on the trigger,’ head of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warnsHead of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warns that the regime has prepared to strike Israel or American assets at a moment's notice, as US deploys additional forces to the region. January 25, 2026
CENTCOM commander visits Israel amid rising Iran threatThe visit came as the United States continues to reinforce its military posture across the Middle East. January 25, 2026
Iranian regime claims it tested a long-range missile that can hit US eastern seaboardThe missile shown in this week’s footage appears to be a version of the domestically produced Sejjil MRBM, an advanced solid-fuel medium-range projectile that Iran used against Israel during the 12-day war. January 23, 2026
Who counsels Qatar and Turkey – Hamas’ representatives on Trump’s Board of Peace?So long as Hamas directs its attacks only against Israel, the Arabs and Muslims do not view the terror group as a threat to their national security. January 22, 2026
West stays silent as its Kurdish allies face attacks by Syria’s ‘reformed’ Islamist government – analysisIs the West prepared to allow a massacre of Syria’s Kurds and the wholesale destruction of the forces and the authority that paid the highest price to defeat ISIS? January 22, 2026
Iran regime defections mount amid deadly crackdown on protestorsThere have been signs that the IRGC, an internationally designated terrorist group, could be dealing with internal dissent. January 22, 2026
US begins moving thousands of ISIS prisoners from Syria to IraqCENTCOM cites the risk of mass escapes as Syrian troops enter former SDF-controlled zones. January 22, 2026
Will the US attack Iran? Here’s Trump’s answerPresident Trump expresses hope that war with Iran can be avoided, but notes regime continues nuclear program, has indiscriminately killed protesters. January 22, 2026
Strategic pause: If Trump betrays Iran’s protesters, Russia and China will celebrateThe risk for Trump is that, having raised the prospect of launching a regime change in Iran, his failure to do so would seriously undermine his own credibility. January 21, 2026
What Is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei thinking?Khamenei’s mind is wired like that of the semi-educated, anti-imperialist leftists of the 1960s, fused with an Islamist worldview saturated in hostility toward Jews and the West. January 21, 2026
Iran ready to fight ‘with everything it has’ if US strikes, says foreign ministerIran's foreign minister says that if the US strikes, Tehran will use every weapon at its disposal in response. January 21, 2026
US rushes air defenses to Mideast as Trump pushes for ‘decisive’ options on IranPresident reportedly pushing his advisers to draft "decisive" military options for Iran while American aircraft carrier, fighter jets, and air defense systems are rushed to the Middle East. January 21, 2026
Iranian lawmakers threaten jihad if Khamenei attackedIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said an attack on Khamenei would be viewed as a declaration of war. January 21, 2026
‘Wipe them off the face of this earth’ – Trump responds to Iranian death threatsPresident Trump says he has left 'very firm instructions' for how the US should respond if he is assassinated, warning Iran will be 'hit so hard.' January 21, 2026
Netanyahu joins Gaza Board of Peace as Trump suggests it will replace UNThe president has suggested that the board could also be used to address other international conflicts. January 21, 2026
Iranian government official joins opposition, calls for US to interveneIranian protesters are 'waiting for Trump,' says government official who defected to the opposition, adding that if Trump fails to act on behalf of dissidents, the protesters will turn on him. January 21, 2026
The Basij militia: Tehran regime’s last line of defenseThey play a significant ideological role in promoting revolutionary discourse and spreading messages of loyalty to the supreme leader, whether through religious activities or propaganda campaigns. January 20, 2026
Israel gearing up for a ‘surprise war,’ says IDF chiefIDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir says Israel's Home Front Command is on high alert as the country prepares for a possible 'surprise war.' January 20, 2026
Iran threatens to arrest and try Trump, NetanyahuThe head of Iran's judicial system vows that Tehran will arrest President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, bring the two to trial, and punish them for the recent anti-regime protests. January 20, 2026
Iran demands ‘surrender’ of protestersIranian officials said that the protests began peacefully but then turned violent, blaming external actors such as the United States and Israel for provoking the unrest. January 20, 2026
‘Hands on our weapons’: Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq threatens to hit US bases if Trump strikes IranKataib Hezbollah is part of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces, a group of militias that are part of an official Iraqi security institution. January 20, 2026
Netanyahu vows unprecedented retaliation if Iran strikes IsraelIran will be hit harder than ever before if it attacks Israel, leading to permanent changes, Netanyahu warns. January 20, 2026
Send US Navy hospital ships to Dubai to help Iranians – opinionThe value of treating Iranians will be not only humanitarian but also important for showing the world exactly what happened and the intent of the clerical regime in maiming and mutilating men, women, and children. January 20, 2026
Inside Iran’s hidden war: How AI is reshaping Tehran’s influence campaignsAI allows Tehran and the regime’s supporters to manufacture images of support or amplify claims when information from inside Iran is tightly restricted. January 19, 2026
If Iran’s regime stays in place, Trump’s Gaza ‘peace’ plan will not see success – analysisIf Hamas remains standing, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and other Iran-backed Islamist terror groups will also continue to rearm, regroup, and plan for more terrorism and bloodshed in the region. January 19, 2026
Iran official admits more than 5,000 killed during protests; monitor group receives reports of 13,000Defending the regime's bloody crackdown, the official blamed 'terrorists and armed operatives' for being responsible for killing 'innocent Iranians.' January 19, 2026
Opposition seizes Iran state TV to urge revolt against regimeHackers aired protest footage and called for revolt amid the deadly crackdown. January 19, 2026
US carrier approaches region with weekend arrival expectedThe buildup comes as Israel and the U.S. work to coordinate amid unclear U.S. intentions toward Iran. January 19, 2026
After Trump takes Kharg, he should set up a Free Iran sovereign wealth fund – opinionWhile most sovereign wealth funds solely invest in the future, the Free Iran Sovereign Wealth Fund might do more with set disbursements that could help Iranians even as both the principle and investment income grow. January 18, 2026
American strike on Iran may lead to preemptive Israeli strike against Hezbollah – opinionIsraeli intelligence assessments indicate that Hezbollah, Iran’s most heavily armed proxy with an estimated 100,000 rockets and missiles, could be ordered by Tehran to open a northern front if Iran comes under attack. January 18, 2026
Iran used chemical weapons on protesters – reportFootage goes viral showing Iranian security forces in hazmat suits. January 18, 2026
Fact vs. fiction: The Mossad’s role in the 2026 Iran uprisingWhile Israeli intelligence support for the protests is difficult to trace, some hard evidence is available. January 18, 2026
Iran killed 16,500 protesters, forced families to pay for the bullets used – reportNetwork of Iranian doctors says that at least 16,500 protesters have been killed and 330,000 wounded by pro-regime forces - most them during the first two days of the internet blackout. January 18, 2026
Iran denies Trump’s claim that it halted hangingsNo senior official has pledged restraint, and the regime is widely expected to resume hangings once domestic control is fully restored and international attention fades. January 18, 2026
Israel’s not ready for war with Iran – here’s whyNetanyahu reportedly urged Trump to delay attacking Iran, warning that strikes are unlikely at this point to topple the regime and that Israel is not ready for a major war with the Islamic Republic. January 18, 2026
Report: 5 million Iranians protested regime during two-day periodAt least 5 million Iranians took to the streets to protest the regime during the crackdown, foreign intelligence agency estimates, with at least 1.5 million in Tehran on first night of internet blackout. January 18, 2026
Open to normal relations with Israel: Qatar opposition leaderThe sense of betrayal is evident as Al-Hail speaks. After all, he had known Tamim bin Hamad for many years and felt the trust between them had been broken. January 17, 2026
How America could help bring down Iran’s Islamist regime – analysisAction to weaken the regime and assist the protestors could include ongoing attacks from the air on regime forces to disrupt their ability to engage in repression and remove senior officials. January 17, 2026
Iranian security forces firing at the eyes and heads of protestersThe regime’s enforcers are not trying just to stop the protests, which they could so easily do by using tear gas and rubber bullets. January 16, 2026
The Trump-backed Palestinian who wants to push Gaza’s rubble into the seaAfter past rounds of fighting with Israel, Palestinians in Gaza used war rubble as foundational material for the historic marina in Gaza City and for other projects. January 16, 2026
US carrier and missile defenses surge toward the Middle EastOfficials described the buildup as 'setting the force,' with one senior source warning that any operation, if approved, would be 'more offensive' than prior actions. January 16, 2026
Is the world ready for waves of Iranian refugees? – opinionFor an Iranian to reach Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, or Oman, it would take a speedboat, a jerrycan of gasoline, and a few hours. January 15, 2026
Exiled Iranian crown prince promises immediate peace deal with IsraelIran's exile Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, one of the leading figures in the opposition movement, vows that if regime is overthrown, he will push for immediate recognition of Israel under the Abraham Accords. January 15, 2026
Israel, Iran exchanged promises not to carry out surprise attacks – reportShortly before massive anti-regime protest movement emerged in Iran, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv reportedly opened channel via Russia to ensure that neither side carried out surprise attacks on the other. January 15, 2026
Report: Trump aiming to strike ‘definitive’ blow to Iranian regimeSources close to the White House say President Trump wants American intervention in Iran to deliver a crushing blow the regime, not merely weaken it. January 15, 2026
Iran turns to Iraqi militias to save its revolutionNot only can he not trust the Revolutionary Guards, but the Hashd al Shaabi’s involvement is also reflective of the fact that Iraqi dinar salaries matter. January 15, 2026
A night of high tension across the Middle EastAs the hours passed, the sense that the region was on the brink only grew. January 15, 2026
Iran’s leaders moving their wealth abroad ahead of possible collapse – US Treasury SecretaryUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says America has tracked major flight of Iranian leadership's capital out of the country, suggesting Tehran is increasingly concerned internal and external threats could collapse the regime. January 15, 2026
Hezbollah warns Lebanon will face civil war if Beirut pursues disarmamentIranian-backed terror group accuses Lebanese government of 'crime' of attempting to restore sovereignty by disarming Hezbollah and other groups, warns disarmament program will lead to civil war. January 15, 2026
Uprising becomes a war of attrition as Iranians await US actionHow long unarmed protesters can withstand mass killings and arrests remains uncertain. January 14, 2026
Israel joins Arab states in urging Trump to delay Iran strikes – reportSenior Israeli and Arab officials reportedly lobbying the Trump administration to hold off on striking Iran, arguing that the time is not yet ripe for a major attack. January 14, 2026
US orders senior personnel out of Mideast base as Iran doubles down on threatsSenior officers stationed at US air base in Qatar reportedly ordered to leave as Iran doubles down on its threats to attack American bases in the Middle East if US carries out strikes. January 14, 2026
‘Take the oil’: Seizing the Kharg Island Terminal is the ultimate checkmate to Iran – opinionBy seizing Kharg rather than destroying it, Trump would cripple the regime’s ability to pay its forces while preserving a vital asset for funding Iran’s reconstruction after regime change. January 14, 2026
Iran says Israel, US legally responsible for deaths of protestersIranian ambassador calls on the United Nations to pressure US, Israel to stop supporting anti-regime protests, says both countries are responsible for the deaths of 'innocent civilians' killed in protests. January 14, 2026
Report: Trump lays out conditions as Iran pleads for negotiationsSteve Witkoff reportedly discussed possible negotiations with Iran, as US sets terms for talks, demanding an end to use of live firm on protesters and a release of all jailed demonstrators. January 14, 2026
