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world10 days ago•3 min saved

Global rallies show solidarity with Iran’s protesters as reformist hopes rise

Hundreds of thousands joined solidarity rallies for Iran’s anti-government protesters across the globe, with exiled prince Reza Pahlavi in Munich pledging to lead a secular democratic transition; demonstrations also took place in Los Angeles, Toronto, Tel Aviv, Lisbon, Sydney and London as rights groups say the crackdown has killed thousands and arrested tens of thousands, while Iran-U.S. talks and regional tensions continue in parallel.

via The Guardian|

#global-solidarity #human-rights #iran-crackdown

middle-east17 days ago•8 min saved

Iranian Dissident Pleads to Trump to Stop Iran Deal, Then Dies

Pouria Hamidi, an Iranian from Bushehr, posted a ten‑minute English‑language video urging Donald Trump and Western powers to halt any deal with Iran’s ruling Islamic regime, saying it would betray those who died; after sharing the message, he reportedly killed himself, highlighting despair amid Iran’s protests and calls for foreign intervention.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#donald-trump #iran #iran-protests

world19 days ago•19 min saved

Back to the table: US Returns to Iran Talks as Tehran Appears Weak

The article argues that the United States has moved back into indirect talks with Iran, choosing diplomacy over a broader confrontation after Iran’s domestic protests exposed its vulnerability. Washington aims to revive the nuclear file, while Tehran insists talks stay narrowly focused on its nuclear program; the move follows a cautious, restraint-first approach to avoid a wider war or regime change. Israel fears a nuclear deal could legitimize a brutal regime if sanctions relief strengthens Tehran, and officials warn that real accountability for Iran’s internal repression and regional behavior risks being sidelined as negotiations center on centrifuges and enrichment.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#diplomacy #iran-nuclear-deal #iran-protests

world23 days ago•9 min saved

Iran crackdown: allegations of sexual violence against women protesters emerge

The Express article cites claims that Iran’s regime has intensified its crackdown on protests since December 2025, including allegations that some female protesters have been raped and mutilated to instill fear. Verification is hampered by a blackout of information, with figures ranging up to 30,000 killed. Protests call for regime change and the return of exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, while US involvement and warnings of regional conflict accompany the repression.

via Daily Express|

#donald-trump #human-rights #iran

world27 days ago•6 min saved

Iran Protests Enter Post-Crackdown Phase as Internet Persists, Arrests Mount, and EU Pressure Grows

Day 32 of Iran's protests shows internet access still tightly controlled with only partial restoration, while authorities continue mass arrests, rising bail demands, and widespread security pressure across 202 cities in 31 provinces. Fatalities reach 6,373 with thousands injured, and tens of thousands summoned or detained. International responses intensify as France backs designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization and the European Parliament emphasizes accountability, signaling growing diplomatic pressure in a post-crackdown phase.

via Hrana|

#arrests #european-union #internet-restrictions

middle-east1 month ago•15 min saved

Iran crackdown: wounded protesters allegedly killed and left in body bags

As Iran’s internet restrictions ease, reports from the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center and The Media Line describe a brutal crackdown on protests (Dec 2025–Jan 2026) in which wounded protesters were reportedly transported to morgues and killed by IRGC forces, with at least one nurse’s account alleging execution-style shots. Casualty figures are disputed: official tallies sit around 3,117, while independent estimates run into thousands or more, aided by ongoing internet blackouts that have complicated verification.

via jpost.com|

#body-bags #hospital-killings #human-rights

world1 month ago•7 min saved

UN Council Extends Mandates as Iran Protests Enter Day 27

On the 27th day of nationwide Iran protests, HRANA reports 5,137 confirmed deaths (12,904 under review), about 7,402 seriously injured, and 27,797 arrests, amid a third week of nationwide internet shutdowns. NetBlocks records 348 hours of blackout with signs of staged restoration, while arrests and forced confession videos continue to surface. Internationally, the UN Human Rights Council held a special session and adopted a resolution extending the mandates of the Special Rapporteur and the UN fact-finding mission. Updated totals show 640 gatherings across 194 cities in 31 provinces, including 175 arrests of individuals under 18.

via en-hrana.org|

#arrests #forced-confessions #internet-shutdown

world1 month ago•16 min saved

UN HRC emergency session targets Iran crackdown, paving way for future war-crimes investigations

The UN Human Rights Council convened an emergency session in Geneva to condemn Iran’s crackdown on protesters, including reports of torture, sexual violence, forced confessions, and internet shutdowns. It approved a two-year extension of a UN investigation into Iran’s rights abuses and called for an urgent probe into recent crimes for potential future legal proceedings, while Iran denied responsibility and accused the council of bias. Observers note the session could catalyze transitional justice efforts and potential Nuremberg-style cases for Tehran.

via jpost.com|

#human-rights-council #iran #iran-protests

middle-east1 month ago•8 min saved

Petraeus: Iran's Crackdown Shows Regime Strain, Yet Collapse Isn't Imminent

Former CIA director David Petraeus said at a Washington town hall that Iran’s crackdown on ongoing protests signals serious questions about the regime’s ability to sustain its grip, though it could still quell the demonstrations. Iran faces unprecedented unrest since December, with estimates of 5,000–20,000 killed and tens of thousands arrested amid economic hardship. He cautioned against expecting a collapse like the Arab Spring, noting cracks but no near-term end, while noting degraded proxies (Hezbollah, Hamas, Assad regime) and ongoing US–Iran tensions as the regime remains in a very difficult position.

via jpost.com|

#cia #iran #iran-protests

world1 month ago•15 min saved

Iran tightens grip as protests loom and regional tensions rise

Iran is expected to intensify security around upcoming protest dates—especially the end of the 40‑day mourning on February 17 and Nowruz on March 20—while internet shutdowns continue to curb dissent and cost the economy, potentially straining security forces. The regime is worrying about Kurdish militancy in the northwest and has reportedly mobilized border security, with Iraqi militias possibly deployed to Iran to aid crackdowns. A January 16 protest in Zahedan signaled ongoing dissent, though demonstrations have yet to broaden nationwide. In Syria, the Assad regime began a limited Deir Hafer operation against SDF-held territory east of Aleppo, and Damascus issued a decree recognizing Kurdish rights and Nowruz, aimed at pushing toward negotiations with the SDF; the US is pushing for de-escalation. Overall, Iran faces heightened securitization with regional spillovers and rising political risk.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#iran-protests #iraqi-militias #kurdish-militancy

world-politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Trump weighs Iran strikes as questions mount on credibility and outcomes

Amid massive anti-government protests in Iran and a brutal crackdown, Trump weighs potential U.S. strikes but faces questions about whether intervention would help protesters, achieve strategic aims, or merely create new problems. The debate echoes past cases like Syria and Libya, with critics warning against limited or misguided action and a new Quinnipiac poll showing majority opposition to military action; allies urge restraint, leaving the decision uncertain and closely tied to credibility and risk of blowback.

via vox.com|

#credibility #iran-protests #red-lines

world1 month ago•6 min saved

Israel Walks a Tight Line as Iran Protests Unfold

Israel remains wary of intervening in Iran, viewing Tehran as an existential threat but judging the current protests unlikely to collapse the regime. Analysts say any limited action risks backlash or giving Iran a pretext to escalate, so Israel’s most plausible moves are limited support to opposition groups or awaiting a larger, US-led strategic action. A major strike against Iran would require US coordination, and Israel must balance its security concerns in Gaza and along its borders with the risk of miscalculation or diplomatic fallout. The piece also questions the appeal of Reza Pahlavi as a unifying leader among Iranians and cautions against portraying regime change as a simple outcome of protests.

via The New York Times|

#iran-protests #irgc #israel-iran-relations

markets1 month ago•33 min saved

Oil Dives as Trump Signals Iran Pause, Easing Market Risk

Oil fell the most since October after President Trump signaled he may hold off on attacking Iran, easing near-term supply fears as Brent slipped below $64 a barrel and WTI traded around $60. Traders pointed to Iran’s apparent de‑escalation, a reduced risk premium, and ongoing disruptions to Kazakh, Venezuelan, and shipping flows as drivers of volatility, with bullish options activity adding to the price swings.

via Bloomberg.com|

#crude-oil #iran-protests #markets

world1 month ago•4 min saved

US trims personnel from Qatar base as Iran tensions surge

The United States evacuated some personnel from its largest Middle East base, Al Udeid in Qatar, as President Trump weighs strikes against Iran amid nationwide protests; officials describe it as a precautionary move, with aircraft reportedly shifted, echoing prior actions ahead of past US-Israel operations and reflecting broader regional tensions.

via Politico|

#al-udeid-air-base #iran-protests #iran-tensions

world1 month ago•15 min saved

The Limits of External Power Amid Iran’s Protests

Foreign Affairs senior fellow Andrew P. Miller argues that U.S. military intervention to shield Iranian protesters would likely be limited in effect and risk a broader backlash, offering only temporary relief and potentially undermining long-term democratic prospects. He organizes options into deterrence (targeting missiles or regime leadership) and disruption (attacking communications, security bases, or using cyber tools), but cautions that even successful strikes might not alter the regime’s repression and could provoke retaliation. Miller urges a cautious U.S. role: no ground troops or coercive regime changes, but support through nonmilitary means—such as expanding free communications access (Starlink), international accountability for abuses, and diplomacy—to empower Iranians to determine their own future.

via Foreign Affairs|

#foreign-policy #iran #iran-protests