Tag: US-Iran relations
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Trump warns Iran as internet blackout hits protests Iran
A New Warning Amid Widening Protests In a bold claim aimed at Tehran’s leadership, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning as anti-government demonstrations spread across Iran. Videos circulating on social media and testimonies from activists portray a rapidly evolving street situation, with authorities cutting internet access in an apparent bid to blunt organization…
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Khamenei’s Leverage in the Middle East Could Backfire
Overview: A Leader with Leverage, but a Fragile Balance Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s decision-making has long centered on preserving the Islamic Republic’s core interests: regime survival, regional influence, and resistance to perceived Western threats. In recent years, Tehran’s strategy has depended on a network of allies and proxies—from the Assad regime in Syria to Hizballah in…
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Iran in ‘Survival Mode’? Protests Spread as Trump Threats Loom and US Pressure Intensifies
Overview: Iran’s Protests Enter a New Phase Iranian authorities are grappling with a rapidly spreading wave of anti-government demonstrations that have evolved beyond isolated incidents to a sustained, nationwide challenge. The protests, born from grievances over economy, governance, and civil rights, have persisted despite a hardening security response. Officials and insiders describe the situation as…
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Iran in Survival Mode: Trump’s Threat Looms as Protests Spread
Overview: A Velvet Revolution Fanned by Incendiaries of Policy Iran finds itself in a precarious moment: widespread protests are sweeping through multiple cities, challenging the government’s authority at a time when international signals are growing more unpredictable. Officials and insiders say the regime is attempting to weather a renewed wave of dissent while weighing the…
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Iran Says US Bases Are Legitimate Targets Amid Tehran Unrest
Background: Unrest in Tehran and Rising Tensions The protests sweeping parts of Iran have drawn sharp international attention and prompted combat-ready rhetoric from Tehran. As demonstrations—driven by a complex mix of political grievances, economic hardship, and public discontent—continue to unfold, Iran has sharpened its language toward the United States. On Friday, the speaker of Iran’s…
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Iran Declares Total War on US, Israel and Europe Amid Rising Tensions
Iran Says It Is in a “Total War” with the United States, Israel, and Europe Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, reignited a heated public debate by declaring that Tehran is engaged in a “total war” with the United States, Israel, and Europe. In an interview published on Saturday, Pezeshkian framed the conflict as more than a…