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Protests across Iran have broadened from economic grievances to anti-regime demands, with security forces cracking down, mass arrests, and internet blackouts as sanctions bite; amid international scrutiny, the US weighs options and Trump publicly signals support, though analysts say the regime’s coercive apparatus remains largely intact for now.
The article details the arrest and torture of Venezuelan pro-democracy activist Nelson Merino under Nicolás Maduro's regime, highlighting the regime's brutality and the recent political upheaval following Maduro's departure from power, which was celebrated by many Venezuelans worldwide.
Former Syrian regime leaders, including top spymasters and generals, who fled after Assad's regime collapsed, are secretly plotting to undermine the new government and potentially retake control, with some supporting armed insurgencies and lobbying efforts in Washington. Their true threat level remains uncertain amid internal disagreements and ongoing instability in Syria.
Young Iranians are divided over the recent Israeli strikes on Iran, with some supporting the attacks as a means to challenge the regime and others fearing escalation and further suffering, reflecting complex sentiments amid ongoing tensions and internal dissent.
Iran's regime faces internal and external pressures amid ongoing conflict with Israel, with some signs of public dissent and military setbacks, but it remains resilient and may rally around nationalism, making its collapse uncertain.
The Islamic State group claimed its first attack on Syria's new government forces since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, involving an explosive device that killed one person and injured three soldiers in Sweida, marking a rare attack on the current Syrian regime after years of territorial defeat and ongoing insurgent activity in the country.
Iran's parliamentary election saw a low turnout of just 27%, prompting officials to extend polling hours in an effort to boost participation. Many reformist candidates were disqualified, leading to concerns about the legitimacy of the election. The hardliners are expected to tighten their grip on the parliament, and there are doubts about the accuracy of the turnout results. Additionally, the regime's announcement of the sentencing of a Grammy winner to prison on election day has further alienated many voters.
The recent mutiny in Russia has exposed cracks in President Vladimir Putin's regime, leading some in the West to believe that his days in power may be numbered. However, history has shown that autocrats tend to have remarkable staying power and are rarely replaced by democratic governments.
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) has tracked 328 chemical attacks in schools across Iran, with most reports including the number of victims, ranging from a dozen to almost 100 in some cases. Critics argue that such attacks could not happen without Tehran’s acknowledgment or approval. The attacks are believed to be designed to punish and scare the Iranian people for the widespread protests that erupted in September 2022 after the murder of Mahsa Amini. The regime has sentenced several individuals to death, with three people sentenced to death in January on charges of "waging war on God." Despite acknowledging that the regime has carried out an extreme and "brutal" crackdown on the protests, the Biden administration remains committed to pursuing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – also known as the Iran nuclear deal.