Iranian state television reportedly showed a clip of former President Trump urging Iranians to rise up. Officials and independent verification are still limited, so treat initial reports with caution.
A short video of Sana Ebrahimi dancing to YMCA after reports say Iran’s leader died has drawn millions of views. She fled Iran, left Islam, studies in the U.S., and has been vocal about rights for Iranian women. The clip raises questions about social media, political spin, and what comes next for Iranians.
Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly criticized President Trump after a reported US‑Israel strike in Iran, saying the move breaks America First promises and risks the trust of younger voters.
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.
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. 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.
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.