| Security
US rescue operation exposes Iran's failed narrative
The Islamic Republic spins defeat as victory after failing to capture two American pilots despite a nationwide manhunt.
| Economy
Iran weaponizes Strait of Hormuz for crypto extortion
As Iranian citizens face economic ruin, the Islamic Republic regime plans an illegal digital shakedown in the Strait of Hormuz to fund its shattered military.
| Politics
Iran power struggle exposes deepening internal collapse
Infighting, economic decay and military strain expose a system in Iran steadily losing control from within.
| Security
Iran's airpower collapse exposes regime fragility
Precision strikes and mounting losses expose a weakened Iranian military struggling to defend its territory while clinging to fading regional ambitions.
| Security
Civilian leadership sidelined as IRGC consolidates absolute power
Iran's governing system is being hollowed out as the IRGC seizes control, silences dissent and exposes civilians to escalating risks.
Qatar leads diplomatic and security push against the Islamic Republic
Qatar's assertive diplomatic, legal and security measures signal a new Gulf consensus that the Islamic Republic's aggression will no longer go unanswered.
| Economy
Iran prints illusion as currency collapse deepens
A new 10 million rial banknote exposes collapsing trust, soaring inflation and growing public anger at systemic economic failure.
| Society
How US special operations could spearhead a land campaign against the Islamic Republic
A growing body of military analysis shows how US special operations forces would shape any ground campaign, using precision raids, island seizures and joint operations.
| Economy
Stranded crude is being unleashed as the US works to ensure global energy security
Stranded oil from the Islamic regime returns to the market under a US waiver, easing supply shocks, stabilizing prices and protecting the global energy supply.
| Security
Islamic Republic's warning reveals deep-seated fear among its leadership
A chilling new directive reveals a leadership willing to use its people as human shields
Iran blocks Starlink users as digital crackdown intensifies
The Islamic Republic escalates efforts to isolate citizens by targeting satellite internet users through financial surveillance and expanding digital repression.
| Security
FBI seizes Iranian-linked cyber infrastructure targeting healthcare
US authorities dismantle cyber infrastructure tied to Islamic Republic-linked hackers accused of targeting medical systems.