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Iranians feel abandoned as Artesh fails to stand with people
The Islamic Republic's Artesh has largely stayed silent during 2026 protests, leaving citizens feeling abandoned while the IRGC and Basij carried out violent crackdowns.
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Without certain entities, Iran's Artesh could gain funding and better recruits
The absence of the IRGC could dramatically reshape the Islamic Republic's military structure, potentially redirecting resources, talent and influence toward the conventional army known as the Artesh.
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Maritime threat: How Iran's naval mines could collapse the regional economy
Islamic Republic's naval mines pose a significant maritime threat, endangering critical shipping routes and destabilizing the regional economy.
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The widening rift between the Artesh and its nation's rival military force
As the IRGC tightens its grip under the pressure of Operation Epic Fury, a deepening rift with the Artesh exposes the regime's internal instability.
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CIA issues Farsi recruitment message aimed at Iranian dissidents
The CIA's Persian-language video invites Iranians with access to sensitive information to make secure contact
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US expands sanctions on Iran's shadow fleet, weapons networks
New US sanctions target ships, companies, and individuals accused of enabling Islamic Republic ’s illicit oil trade, weapons programs, and domestic repression.
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University campuses emerge as protest battlegrounds across Iran
Amid nationwide unrest, Islamic Republic authorities escalate crackdowns on students while digital vulnerabilities expose limits of control.
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Tehran reports on cybersecurity breach affecting mobile users
More than just a data breach, the hack transformed tens of thousands of mobile phones into instruments of fear and a form of psychological warfare.
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Sanctioned oil tanker damaged: 20 crew members rescued
The Islamic Republic bombed a tanker, alleging illegal transit through the Strait of Hormuz, as responders rescued 20 crew members from the sinking vessel.
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Trump warns Iran: Retaliation will bring unprecedented force
Trump warns the Islamic regime that any strike on US forces will trigger an overwhelming and unprecedented military response.