Iran Allegedly Executed Thousands in Secret
New intelligence reports claim Iran secretly executed large numbers of detainees while telling U.S. officials they had halted executions. Here is what is being reported and why you should care.
Yes, Seriously – Lawmakers Chant ‘Death to America’ Live
Iranian MPs in military uniforms chanted "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" during a state-broadcast session, a public show of defiance that complicates Tehran's talk of negotiations with Washington.
U.S. Jet Downs Iranian Drone Near Carrier
U.S. forces shot down an Iranian drone after it approached the USS Abraham Lincoln in international waters. CENTCOM says de-escalation failed and an F-35C intercepted the unmanned aircraft. Later, two IRGC gunboats confronted a U.S.-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
You’ve Been Told Wrong About Iran Options
The real leverage the U.S. has over Iran is not bombs. It is the ability to disrupt the tools Tehran uses to track, block, and crush protests. That quieter pressure can raise the cost of repression while limiting risks of wider war.