Islamic Republic of Iran
Tehran
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Recent data show suicides, school dropouts, and abortions in Iran have risen dramatically in the past decade, underscoring deepening social and economic problems under the Islamic Republic.
An Iranian activist died after a mysterious fall from a building, highlighting renewed concerns over the Islamic Republic’s repression of dissent and treatment of political prisoners.
Iran and the United States are set to resume indirect nuclear talks in Oman, with Israel closely monitoring developments as regional instability and Iranian-backed terrorist threats intensify.
Iran’s national beach soccer team failed to qualify for the World Cup after a 4-3 defeat by Belarus, a landlocked nation, marking a significant sporting and symbolic setback.
Oman’s claimed neutrality faces international skepticism as mounting evidence reveals support for Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen, raising concerns about regional stability and Israel’s security posture.
A female news broadcaster in Iran was murdered by a relative, highlighting the lack of coverage and public accountability for violence against women under the regime’s state-controlled media.
Iran has imprisoned three Baha’i citizens in Isfahan solely for their religious identity, highlighting the Islamic Republic’s ongoing persecution of Baha’is and broader human rights abuses.
Iranian oil exports to China continue through covert shipping methods and private refineries, undermining U.S. sanctions and providing economic support to Tehran and its regional terror proxies.
Iran’s delegation in Geneva reaffirmed its claim over the Persian Gulf, emphasizing ongoing disputes with Arab states and highlighting the broader threat Tehran’s regional posture poses to Middle Eastern stability.
Iran has demonstrated an upgraded ballistic missile with advanced guidance and maneuverable warhead, expanding its range and striking accuracy. The development heightens concerns for regional stability and defense planning.
Iranian drones have stepped up surveillance of U.S. Navy operations, signaling growing regional tensions and prompting enhanced countermeasures among American and allied maritime forces.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps recently revealed a new underground drone facility, expanding its UAV deployment capacity and intensifying security threats to Israel and regional stability.
A viral protest by an Iranian exam taker highlights widespread disillusionment among youth with the country’s repressive education system and broader political climate, reflecting growing generational defiance.
A clandestine Iranian nuclear facility, reportedly operational for a decade, has been exposed, raising urgent concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the failure of international oversight.
Iran’s top Revolutionary Guard commanders have inspected a classified underground naval base, intensifying concerns over regional security and Iran’s expanding clandestine military infrastructure.
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