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
Witkoff held secret meeting with Iranian crown prince – reportPresident Trump's Mideast envoy reportedly met secretly with the son of the last Shah to discuss ongoing protests in Iran. January 14, 2026
Trump threatens Iran with ‘very strong action’ if protesters executedPresident acknowledges that a large number of demonstrators have killed while calling on 'Iranian patriots to take over institutions.' January 14, 2026
Trump sends cryptic message to Iran as Ayatollah goes into hidingAddressing the Iranian people directly, Trump expressed solidarity with those facing repression and assured them that 'help is on its way.' January 13, 2026
Eyewitness accounts detail brutal crackdown on Iranian protesters'On Friday, security forces only killed and killed and killed.' January 13, 2026
IDF on ‘alert for surprises’ as US mulls strikes, Iran threatens preemptive attacksIsraeli hospitals instructed to extend emergency readiness measures imposed during the 12-day war with Iran as the military prepares for 'surprise scenarios.' January 13, 2026
Report: Trump leaning toward Iran strikes while Vance pushes to give diplomacy a chanceWhite House says Iran sending conciliatory signals to US as President Trump mulls response to escalating violence against Iranian protesters,. January 13, 2026
12,000 Iranian protesters killed, anti-regime outlet claimsMore than 500 slain protesters identified and nearly 600 more names being reviewed by dissident activists. January 13, 2026
American citizens ordered to evacuate IranUS State Department urges all American citizens in Iran to evacuate the country immediately as death toll from crackdown on protests soars. January 13, 2026
Responsible Iranian opposition should offer Pahlavi conditional support, whatever his flaws – opinionA constitutional monarch could keep the country together while Iranians establish institutions to allow civil society to take root and grow. January 12, 2026
After publicly threatening US, Iran reaches out to Trump to negotiatePresident Trump says Iran's leadership has reached out to the US for talks after he threatened to strike the Islamic Republic over its killing of protesters. January 12, 2026
Trump responds to Iranian threats to hit US basesPresident says Iran 'won't believe' what he has planned should it hit US military bases in the Middle East in retaliation for American strikes. January 12, 2026
Iran’s internet blackout deepens as Starlink disruptions reportedThe Iranian regime likely triggered a centralized 'kill switch,' using advanced electronic warfare capabilities to interfere with satellite connectivity. January 12, 2026
Trump’s jihadist ‘Board of Peace’ – opinionFrom Erdogan's own words, it should be easy to tell whom he regards as illegitimate. It is not the Palestinians. January 12, 2026
‘Iran starting to cross red lines,’ Trump warns, says he will ‘make determination’ on responsePresident Trump says his administration is weighing 'strong options' against Iran. January 12, 2026
Iran’s foreign minister blames Israel, US for nationwide unrest'Israel and the United States bear responsibility for the riots,' Araghchi said. January 12, 2026
Iranian regime escalates crackdown on protesters, slaughtering hundreds as Trump weighs military actionReports also suggest that the Iranian government is becoming increasingly desperate as the protests grow, imploring its Iraq-based militias to provide assistance. January 12, 2026
Israeli intelligence: Iran’s regime at most fragile point since 1999A potential collapse of the regime would not necessarily lead to a democratic government, and intermediate scenarios—such as the replacement of leaders with regents or puppet figures—are also possible. January 12, 2026
Could a successful revolution in Iran spread? – analysisThe return of Iran’s former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and a possible restoration of the monarchy in Iran would add another element to the impact of regime change. January 11, 2026
US ‘ready to help’ Iranian protesters, Trump vowsIran is in 'big trouble,' says President Trump, signaling the US is prepared to intervene after warning the regime repeatedly not to kill demonstrators. January 11, 2026
‘Large-scale’ US strikes hit ISIS targets in Syria'U.S. and coalition forces remain resolute in pursuing terrorists who seek to harm the United States,' CENTCOM stated. January 11, 2026
Reza Pahlavi must leave his trolls behind if he returns to Iran – opinionSuch trolling is also strategically stupid, as Pahlavi’s goal should be to win over fence-sitters and opponents, rather than simply punish or antagonize them. January 11, 2026
Iran threatens Israel and US amid growing talk of military strikeIran would treat Israeli targets and U.S. military bases across the Middle East as 'legitimate targets' in the event of an attack. January 11, 2026
Report: Israel gearing up for possible US strikes on IranIsrael on high alert amid concerns Iran could strike if US carries out air campaign in support of anti-regime demonstrators. January 11, 2026
Graham tells Iranian protesters ‘help is on the way’ as Trump reposts warning to TehranPresident Trump later amplified the message by reposting Graham’s statement, signaling alignment with the senator’s remarks and reinforcing public support for the Iranian people. January 11, 2026
Trump briefed on plans to bomb Iran as Iranian army threatens to crush protestsPresident Trump reportedly seriously considering air campaign against Iranian regime after authorities gun down demonstrators, with Iran's military threatening to crush nationwide protests. January 11, 2026
Report: Over 2,000 Iranian protesters killed in 48 hoursAfter internet shut down across Iran, video footage shows hospitals filled with bodies of slain protesters as dissidents report at least 2,000 gunned down by security personnel over the past two days. January 11, 2026
Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as authorities intensify crackdown on demonstratorsIran’s theocracy cut off the nation from the internet and international telephone calls on Thursday, though it allowed some state-owned and semiofficial media to publish. January 10, 2026
Kill Khamenei’s family members and top regime oppressors until Khamenei surrenders – opinionFor Khamenei to change his assessment, he must experience the loss of his regime’s mechanism of repression as well as his clerical brain trust. January 10, 2026
Protests sweep Iran despite internet shutdown as state TV warns of casualtiesSo far, violence around the demonstrations has killed at least 42 people while more than 2,270 others have been detained, said the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency. January 9, 2026
Iran’s water crisis highlights ‘day after’ problem for regime changeEven if sanctions lift after the regime falls, Iran’s ports and logistics systems will not magically reboot to supply what the country needs. January 8, 2026
Israeli agents already operating in Iran, preparing for warHinting at possible war, government minister says Israel already has assets operating on the ground inside Iran. January 8, 2026
‘We are ready for war,’ declares Iranian Foreign MinisterTehran open to negotiations with the United States, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says, warning that Iran is also prepared for a new war with Israel and the US. January 8, 2026
‘Iranians love Israelis and have fallen in love with Netanyahu’Resident of Iran's capital claims Israel's prime minister is increasingly popular in the Islamic Republic as protest movement continues to gain momentum. January 8, 2026
Sa’ar: Somaliland agreement does not include resettlement of GazansThe foreign minister called ties with the pro-Western and Israel-friendly Horn of Africa state 'a significant strategic asset.' January 8, 2026
Is Mohammed Bin Salman an ally or an adversary?By cultivating Islamic extremism and cozying up to Iran and China, MBS is setting Saudi Arabia up for a fall. January 8, 2026
Israel, Somaliland discuss possible military base – reportAsked whether 'a military base is on the table and part of the discussions,' Qasim replied, 'Yes, it is.' January 8, 2026
Iranian president admits to losing control over protestsPresident Donald Trump issued a threat against Iran should they kill unarmed protesters, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed Israel’s support for the Iranian people. January 7, 2026
Iranian regime likely to survive unrest, Israeli intelligence believesIsrael's top brass estimates that while Iran's leadership is struggling to put down the ongoing protests, the growing dissident movement does not yet have the means to overthrow the Islamic Republic. January 7, 2026
Iran executes alleged Mossad spy, says it captured Israeli agent promoting protestsIranian government claims it captured an agent working on behalf of Israel's Mossad to operate among anti-regime demonstrators, with a second alleged Mossad agent executed for espionage. January 7, 2026
‘Trump will kill you,’ senator warns Iran’s supreme leader amid crackdown on protestsTrump ally warns Iran's supreme leader to take the president 'seriously,' adding that Trump is prepared to eliminate the country's top leaders if the regime continues to kill protesters. January 7, 2026
Iranian army chief warns US, Israel not to support anti-regime protests'What do Netanyahu and Trump have to do with Iranian economic protests,' fumes the commander of Iran's military, warning the US and Israel not to get involved in the popular unrest sweeping Iran. January 7, 2026
Iran seeks outside forces as protests escalateRecruitment began several days ago, with fighters sent to Iran to bolster regime forces amid the protests. January 7, 2026
Destruction of Iran’s financial capital continues with fall of its alliesOver the past year, the Iranian rial has lost 70 percent of its value. January 7, 2026
Azerbaijan does not intend to send peacekeepers to GazaThe Azerbaijani leader stated that earlier statements by the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, which claimed that Baku had consented to join such a force, were both 'false' and 'unacceptable.' January 7, 2026
Iran threatens preemptive strikes amid Israeli, US support for protestsIranian defense council hints Tehran may launch preemptive strikes on US and Israel, condemning 'intensifying rhetoric' as domestic unrest surges. January 6, 2026
Iran death toll climbs as unrest spreads nationwideThe rising death toll comes despite increasingly explicit warnings from Trump. January 6, 2026
Trump has ruled out talks with Iran, embracing ‘active’ approach – reportPresident Trump has reportedly rejected plans by envoy Steve Witkoff to reboot talks with Iran, instead shifting to an 'activist' approach of economic and military pressure on Tehran. January 6, 2026
Coming soon: The Iran civil war of 2026?If Khamenei falls, Iranians will face several challenges. In a worst-case situation, a power vacuum would materialize with no consensus figure to fill it. January 6, 2026
Netanyahu: ‘Trump and I will not allow Iran to rebuild ballistic missile arsenal’US and Israel committed to doing whatever it takes to prevent Iran from rebuilding its ballistic missile program, says Netanyahu, emphasizing that his government and the Trump administration are on the same page. January 6, 2026
Israeli officials warn Iran stepping up covert missile effortsTrump 'knows what Iran is doing behind the scenes,' the official said. 'This is based on high-quality intelligence.' January 6, 2026
Report: Netanyahu relays messages to Iran via Putin, calls to avoid new warIsrael's prime minister reportedly communicating with Iran via Russia's president, reassuring Tehran that Israel is not planning a new war and calling to avoid an escalation. January 6, 2026
Iran blames US, Israel for anti-government protestersTehran attempts to link ongoing anti-regime protests to the Israeli and American governments, calling their support for the demonstrations 'terrorism.' January 5, 2026
Iran seeking to assassinate Syrian president – reportIran is seeking to destabilize al-Sharaa’s rule through proxies and allied local groups, including by considering assassination scenarios. January 5, 2026
