US carrier approaches region with weekend arrival expected The 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 – opinion While 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 – opinion Israeli 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 – report Footage goes viral showing Iranian security forces in hazmat suits. January 18, 2026
Fact vs. fiction: The Mossad’s role in the 2026 Iran uprising While 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 – report Network 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 hangings No 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 why Netanyahu 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 period At 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 leader The 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 – analysis Action 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 protesters The 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 sea After 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 East Officials 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? – opinion For 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 Israel Iran'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 – report Shortly 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 regime Sources 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 revolution Not 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 East As 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 Secretary US 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 disarmament Iranian-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 action How 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 – report Senior 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 threats Senior 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 – opinion By 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 protesters Iranian 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 negotiations Steve 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 – report President 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 executed President 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 hiding Addressing 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 attacks Israeli 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 chance White 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 claims More than 500 slain protesters identified and nearly 600 more names being reviewed by dissident activists. January 13, 2026
American citizens ordered to evacuate Iran US 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 – opinion A 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 negotiate President 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 bases President 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 reported The 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’ – opinion From 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 response President 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 action Reports 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 1999 A 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? – analysis The 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 vows Iran 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 – opinion Such 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 strike Iran 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 Iran Israel 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 Tehran President 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 protests President 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 hours After 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 demonstrators Iran’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 – opinion For 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 casualties So 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 change Even 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 war Hinting 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 Minister Tehran 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
