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The D Brief: US bombs ISIS in Syria; Iranian protests swell; Execs rebuff oil plan; Meet the Army’s dronemakers; And a bit more.
Highlights include U.S. military operations against ISIS targets in Syria, significant demonstrations and unrest in Iran抗议活动,高管拒绝石油计划,以及介绍美国军队的无人机制造商。伊朗抗议活动规模扩大;企业界拒绝了某项石油计划;此外还涉及美国军方在叙利亚打击ISIS目标行动和对美...
Trump Claims Iran Has Reached Out To Negotiate As Protester Death Toll Reaches 500
President Donald Trump stated that Iran has made overtures towards negotiation as protests within the country continue and the death toll from those demonstrations reaches around 500. This claim was w...
American Expert: Trump Faces Three Bitter Options Regarding Iran
An American expert has outlined three potential courses of action for US President Donald Trump regarding Iran, each carrying significant political and economic drawbacks. The options presented by the...
As Trump threatens Iran strikes, China denounces use of force in Middle East
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning has stated that China opposes any country interfering in others' internal affairs and advocates upholding stability within Iran amidst escalating protest...
US Media Reports That US Government Will Discuss Intervention Plans for Iran on 13th
According to US media reports, the United States government has scheduled discussions regarding potential intervention strategies towards Iran on the 13th of an unspecified month. The report does not ...
Iran's $7 Monthly Payments Fail to Ease Spiraling Economic Unrest as Trump Considers Military Action Against Tehran One Week After Venezuela Raid
The Iranian government began providing $7 monthly payments to citizens last month in an attempt to mitigate ongoing economic unrest. Despite this initiative, protests and public dissatisfaction contin...
Deaths from Iran protests reach more than 500, rights group says
More than 500 deaths have reportedly occurred during the ongoing protests in Iran which started on December 28 as a response to rising prices and later shifted into opposition against the clerical rul...
Demonstrators in London, Paris, Istanbul back Iran protests
Demonstrations supporting protests in Iran occurred in major European cities on Sunday. In London, rallies initially gathered around the Iranian embassy and later approached the British Prime Minister...
Israel on high alert for possibility of US intervention in Iran, sources say
Israeli sources indicate that Israel has heightened its alert status regarding potential U.S. military intervention in Iran due to ongoing anti-government protests and recent threats by President Dona...
Rubio and Netanyahu discuss Iran, Syria and Gaza, Axios reports
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues including protests in Iran, the situation in Syria, and developments in Gaza during a phone call....
Amid mass Iran protests, Trump takes cautious approach
U.S. President Donald Trump is adopting a cautious stance regarding mass protests in Iran, maintaining pressure on Iranian leaders but not committing to further action as protests do not appear widesp...
Russia Joins Chinese, Iranian Warships for Drills Off South Africa
Russian naval forces are participating alongside warships from China and Iran in joint exercises near the coast of South Africa. The drills take place under the BRICS+ framework, coinciding with incre...
Where's next? Trump eyes new targets after Venezuela
President Donald Trump has shifted his focus to other countries such as Colombia, Cuba, Greenland, Mexico, and Iran, following rhetoric towards Venezuela....
Crude Oil Soars Amid OPEC Plans and Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Recent surges in crude oil prices are attributed to strategic decisions by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The conflict has le...
Should Putin Fear Trump into the New Year? Russia Is Not Iran or Venezuela
The article discusses whether Russian President Vladimir Putin should be concerned about potential aggressive actions from US President Donald Trump in the upcoming year. The piece notes that unlike I...
Trump following Netanyahu playbook with new Iran threat: critics
US President Donald Trump issued another military threat against Iran, warning that if Tehran intensifies its crackdown on protests, the US is 'ready to go'. Critics suggest this approach mirrors form...
Trump Says Will Intervene If Iran Kills Protesters
President Donald Trump warned that the United States will take action if Iran begins killing protesters amid widespread demonstrations fueled by economic hardships in the country....
The First Iranian POW: Forced Recruitment and Tragic Journey to the Front Lines
Arash Darbendi has become the first confirmed Iranian prisoner of war captured by Ukrainian forces in the current conflict, indicating forced recruitment into Iran's military operations....
Earth Bureau | Threats Against Iran and Cuba, Investigating Powell: Why Is Trump Becoming More Desperate?
This article discusses recent actions by U.S. President Donald Trump that are seen as aggressive towards Iran and Cuba, including questioning former Secretary of State Colin Powell's credibility withi...
Freeing Iran requires a push from the US – and fast
The article discusses the ongoing protests in Iran against the repressive regime that has been ruling since 1979 and implies that while international support is significant, more active intervention f...
The economic roots of Iran’s unrest
The unrest in Iran stems primarily from economic grievances. The implementation of planned reforms is expected to temporarily worsen these conditions....
World Waits For Trump’s Next Move On Iran As Protests Grow Deadlier
Anti-regime protests in Iran continue for 15 days as President Donald Trump considers military action against the country....
Trump Keeping Iran Air Strikes on the Table, White House Says
The White House has indicated that President Donald Trump maintains the option of air strikes against Iran despite diplomatic channels opening between Iran's top diplomat and Trump’s special envoy....
Charai for The National Interest: Saudi Arabia, Strategic Clarity, and the Architecture of Middle East Stability
An article discussing Saudi Arabia's strategic clarity and its implications for stability in the Middle East. The piece emphasizes the importance of clear geopolitical positioning by Saudi Arabia to m...
Can Iran’s promised economic reforms quell unrest?
Iranian authorities have introduced several economic promises aimed at addressing protesters' demands. However, these reforms could potentially exacerbate inflation, adding a significant risk to the s...
The Iranian Regime Is Caught in a Death Spiral
Columnist David Ignatius discusses the internal weaknesses and external pressures pushing Iran towards a critical political state....
Deaths Rise Due to Repression in Iran
Recent reports indicate an increase in deaths as a result of ongoing repression by Iranian authorities against protesters and dissenters....
Trump Talks About Iran, Venezuela, Greenland and Ukraine
President Donald Trump met with various world leaders and discussed topics related to Iran, Venezuela, Greenland's strategic importance, and the situation in Ukraine....
Trump to be briefed on range of options in Iran
President Trump will receive a comprehensive briefing detailing various strategic options regarding the handling of Iran's escalating tensions and activities threatening regional stability....
Turkey bars Iranians from protesting outside Istanbul consulate
On Sunday, Turkish authorities blocked Iranians from protesting outside Iran's consulate in Istanbul, deploying police and restricting movement around the area. This follows ongoing anti-government pr...
Trump Considers New Military Actions Against Iran Amid Protests
According to media reports, President Donald Trump is considering new military actions against Iran amidst ongoing protests within the country....
Iran Attack Plans: White House Discussions on Military Strike
Discussions are underway at the White House regarding potential military strike plans against Iran. The exact nature and details of these discussions remain undisclosed....
Protest creativity: Iranian women light cigarettes on burning portrait of the ayatollah
Iranian women are increasingly using creative and radical methods to protest against the country's authoritarian regime. Recent actions include setting cigarettes alight on burning portraits of religi...
Iran’s Currency Crisis Could Be the Regime’s Downfall
Severe economic challenges are causing widespread public unrest and large protests in Iran. The situation could potentially lead to significant political instability within the regime....
Why Iran may not be the next Venezuela despite twin threat from protests and Trump
Analysts suggest that while recent US actions against Venezuela heightened concerns among Iranian leaders about potential American intervention, direct targeting of Iran's leadership is less likely du...
Netanyahu sends message to Iran via Putin: Israel does not desire war
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has sent a message to Iran regarding its nuclear program and regional activities through Russian President Vladimir Putin. The implicit message conveys that...
'I can't walk anymore': Afghans freeze to death on route to Iran
A 15-year-old Afghan boy named Habibullah froze to death while attempting to cross the mountainous border between Afghanistan and Iran in search of work due to extreme poverty. His mother, Mah Jan, de...
Trump's bet on regime change in Venezuela is a sharp departure from MAGA agenda
Recent actions by President Trump have included military interventions in various countries such as Syria, Iraq, Iran, Nigeria, Yemen and Somalia, along with threats to invade Greenland and Panama. Th...
Trump Threatens Iranian Officials
Former US President Donald Trump has issued threats against officials from Iran, indicating his continued influence and provocative stance towards the nation....
No major increase in troops despite Trump's readiness statement regarding Iranian protests
Following President Donald Trump's statement that the United States is prepared to defend protesters in Iran if necessary, there have been no significant changes in US troop deployments. The Pentagon ...
Iran's government offers dialogue to protesters
On Tuesday, Iran’s government expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with protest leaders following demonstrations against economic hardship triggered by currency depreciation leading to increase...
Chicken Versus Bumper Cars in Conflict Escalation
The article discusses Iran's April attack on Israel which included hundreds of drones and missiles as an example of performative aggression rather than a genuine act of war. This 'bumper car' approach...
The Reckoning of the Ayatollahs: Understanding Iran’s Burgeoning Uprising
Ryan discusses with Afshon Ostovar, an expert on Iranian security services and regime operations, about the protest movement demanding regime change in Iran. The conversation covers how the current au...
Why Iran’s clerical establishment still holds as protests rage
Despite ongoing nationwide protests and international pressure against the Iranian regime, there are currently no indications of internal fractures within the country's security structure that might l...
Will Iran’s crackdown playbook work this time?
In late December, merchants from Tehran's bazaars began protesting against Iran's ruling theocracy due to economic issues like currency devaluation. These protests spread across the country but remain...
Zelensky: The world should support Iran's pursuit of reform
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for global support in aiding Iranian citizens' aspirations for political and social reforms, emphasizing that the international community must seize ...
Ukrainian President Zelensky Supports Iranian Protesters
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has expressed support for the anti-government protests occurring in Iran. In recent days, there have been significant demonstrations in Iran protesting against ...
Iran’s internet crackdown intensifies as Trump eyes Starlink: What to know
Since protests over economic issues intensified in Iran, the country has seen significant disruptions in internet services. The Trump administration is exploring options such as using SpaceX's Starlin...
From cyberattacks to airstrikes, Trump has host of options on Iran
The White House possesses multiple alternatives to escalate pressure on Iran's government without pursuing regime change, according to former US military and intelligence officials....
Russia's Shoigu talks with Iran Security Chief, condemns foreign interference, Interfax reports
Russian Defense Minister and Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart from the Supreme National Security Council on January 12th. During thei...
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