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Foreign Policy

Reuters: “Hezbollah readies for new regional war with funds from Iran, sources say”

Reuters: “Hezbollah readies for new regional war with funds from Iran, sources say”

Iran has sent “tens of millions of dollars” to rebuild Hezbollah’s fighting force, Lebanese security sources say, while half of Iran’s own population is being screened for food aid.

Iran has sent “tens of millions of dollars” to rebuild Hezbollah’s fighting force, Lebanese security sources say, while half of Iran’s own population is being screened for food aid.

26 Oct 2026

Crackdown

A 50-MP Bill Would Make Public Opinion a Security Council File

A 50-MP Bill Would Make Public Opinion a Security Council File

The bill would place the Country Security Council under the Supreme National Security Council and task it with fighting “cognitive wars” and guarding public opinion. It answers economic anger with security, not relief.

The bill would place the Country Security Council under the Supreme National Security Council and task it with fighting “cognitive wars” and guarding public opinion. It answers economic anger with security, not relief.

21 Oct 2026

Pahlavi

Belgium’s Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot has warned parliament about hosting Reza Pahlavi on Nov 5

Belgium’s Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot has warned parliament about hosting Reza Pahlavi on Nov 5

His assessment: neither Pahlavi nor his political ambitions “enjoy unanimous support among the Iranian population.

His assessment: neither Pahlavi nor his political ambitions “enjoy unanimous support among the Iranian population.

10/20/26

Crackdown

Months Later, Ilam Is Still Arresting Protesters, Now Calling It a "Coup"

Months Later, Ilam Is Still Arresting Protesters, Now Calling It a "Coup"

Iran's Ministry of Intelligence says it arrested 11 in Malekshahi, branding them US-Israeli "mercenaries." It offered no evidence, no names and no word on lawyers.

Iran's Ministry of Intelligence says it arrested 11 in Malekshahi, branding them US-Israeli "mercenaries." It offered no evidence, no names and no word on lawyers.

18 Oct 2026

Economy

IRGC Hands Out Food as 44 Million Iranians Are Screened for Aid

IRGC Hands Out Food as 44 Million Iranians Are Screened for Aid

Roughly half the population is being assessed for extra food credits, and even military personnel's livelihoods are on parliament's agenda.

Roughly half the population is being assessed for extra food credits, and even military personnel's livelihoods are on parliament's agenda.

17 Oct 2026

Politics

Armed Man Detained After Reformist Event in Tehran

Armed Man Detained After Reformist Event in Tehran

Foundation figures say he was targeting a former minister. Security officials say there is no evidence of an organized plot.

Foundation figures say he was targeting a former minister. Security officials say there is no evidence of an organized plot.

15 Oct 2026

Crackdown

Iran's Campaign Against Starlink Moves From Filtering to Electronic Warfare

Iran's Campaign Against Starlink Moves From Filtering to Electronic Warfare

Tehran summoned Norway's ambassador and called satellite internet a possible "legitimate military target."

Tehran summoned Norway's ambassador and called satellite internet a possible "legitimate military target."

8 Oct 2026

Economy

The Rial Hits a Record Low as the Dollar Nears 270,000 Tomans

The Rial Hits a Record Low as the Dollar Nears 270,000 Tomans

Iranian outlets report the dollar up about 135% in a year on the open market, while the official rate sits far below. Household budgets follow the first number, not the second.

Iranian outlets report the dollar up about 135% in a year on the open market, while the official rate sits far below. Household budgets follow the first number, not the second.

7 Oct 2026

Crackdown

Iran’s Parliament Makes Talking to “Hostile” Media a Crime

Iran’s Parliament Makes Talking to “Hostile” Media a Crime

Article 22 of a new “countering infiltration” bill bans interviews with outlets the intelligence ministry blacklists. Officials are exempt.

Article 22 of a new “countering infiltration” bill bans interviews with outlets the intelligence ministry blacklists. Officials are exempt.

6 Oct 2026

Politics

Judiciary Chief Warns Officials: “Let’s Not Anger the People”

Judiciary Chief Warns Officials: “Let’s Not Anger the People”

Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei’s warning, delivered the same day two protesters were hanged, shows a leadership that now treats public anger as a security threat rather than a problem to solve.

Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei’s warning, delivered the same day two protesters were hanged, shows a leadership that now treats public anger as a security threat rather than a problem to solve.

5 Oct 2026

Economy

Dollars for Those Who Can Afford Them: The Central Bank's Currency Scramble

Dollars for Those Who Can Afford Them: The Central Bank's Currency Scramble

Currency sales bought only a temporary pause, and a $10,000-per-adult scheme exposed who can actually use it.

Currency sales bought only a temporary pause, and a $10,000-per-adult scheme exposed who can actually use it.

5 Oct 2026

Executions

Two More January Protesters Hanged in Isfahan as Executions in One Case Reach Seven

Two More January Protesters Hanged in Isfahan as Executions in One Case Reach Seven

Alireza Sepahi, 25, and Alireza Raisi, 21, were hanged at dawn in Dastgerd Prison, five days before the World Day Against the Death Penalty. Sepahi had married his fiancée in prison the day before.

Alireza Sepahi, 25, and Alireza Raisi, 21, were hanged at dawn in Dastgerd Prison, five days before the World Day Against the Death Penalty. Sepahi had married his fiancée in prison the day before.

5 Oct 2026

Executions

Iran Hangs January Protester Siavash Jamshidi, Calling Him a “Level-One Thug”

Iran Hangs January Protester Siavash Jamshidi, Calling Him a “Level-One Thug”

The judiciary’s announcement of the Shahrekord hanging read like a rap sheet. It left out everything a fair trial would require.

The judiciary’s announcement of the Shahrekord hanging read like a rap sheet. It left out everything a fair trial would require.

3 Oct 2026

Iran

Pro-Pahlavi Activist Arrested After Attacking Protester Outside the UN

Pro-Pahlavi Activist Arrested After Attacking Protester Outside the UN

As the UN General Assembly opened, a Pahlavi event organizer assaulted a young protester at an anti-regime rally. NYPD officers arrested him at the scene.

As the UN General Assembly opened, a Pahlavi event organizer assaulted a young protester at an anti-regime rally. NYPD officers arrested him at the scene.

23 Sep 2026