Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Huda Kattan faces backlash after reposting pro-Iranian regime video
Huda Kattan’s repost from TRT World of a pro-regime video has sparked outrage, leading to a boycott of her beauty brand and a deeper conversation about influence and responsibility.
Does Trump want a nuke, ballistic missile deal with Iran or regime change? - analysis
Iran rounds up thousands in mass arrest campaign after crushing unrest, sources say
Tehran to convert metro stations, parking lots into 'war shelters' as US threat looms - report
Protests erupt across Iran as collapsing rial sparks unrest, regime blames 'enemy' influence
Clashes have reportedly broken out across multiple streets in Tehran, with authorities using tear gas to disperse the protesters.
Between fear and hope, civic protest survives in Iran -opinion
What began as mourning for a human rights lawyer in Mashhad exposed Iran’s familiar strategy of turning grief into a threat and protest into a crime.
Son of former Iranian ambassador to Australia posts antisemitic message hours before Sydney attack
Citing statements by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Abyaneh wrote that “spiritual defense” during Jewish Hanukkah ceremonies is “necessary.”
Khamenei calls them 'Zionists' – Seven Aban answers with solidarity for Jews and Israel - opinion
The Aban is constantly engaged in discussions with other organizations to cooperate where possible. It also has a clear position on Israel, and opposes antisemitism both inside and outside Iran.
Iran plays with fire as economic anger grows, fuel hike may be spark that lights people - analysis
Iran’s looming fuel hike is reviving memories of the deadly 2019 uprising, raising fears that economic pressure could ignite fresh unrest.
Iran continues crackdown on dissent with human rights lawyer found dead, arrests and disappearances
If the people cannot be persuaded to fear, then they will be forced to, is the mentality behind the ayatollahs’ rule. The result is intimidation, but there is backlash amongst ordinary Iranians.
'A woman is like a flower': Khamenei defends Iran’s treatment of women as critics cite Mahsa Amini
“A woman is like a flower. A flower must be cared for and protected, and she will enrich you with her color, fragrance, and qualities,” he said.
Khamenei’s army: The mysterious US-based Iranian X accounts supporting Iran's regime
A closer examination by The Jerusalem Post of dozens of X accounts replying to Khamenei’s speech revealed a set of numerous common patterns.
Iranian-American academic praise of Iranian regime, defense of IRGC sparks outrage
“The leader who kept Iran intact during the Israeli attack, May god protect you and the Iranian people from the Israeli regime,” followed by “goodbye, my friend” in Farsi.
Inward fury: How Iran has changed domestic oppression after Israel-Iran war
IRAN AFFAIRS: Unable to change the outcome of battle, the Islamic Republic moved quickly after the June 24 ceasefire to reassert its authority at home.