https://pishtaznews.com//en_GB Pishtaz is a product of an international media organization publicly funded from the budget of the United States Government. Pishtaz is comprised of a team of editors based in the United States and dozens of freelance reporters and content creators who live around the world. The mission of Pishtaz is to investigate and amplify stories of major importance that are often overlooked by local and regional media outlets. en-gb images/2026/04/20/55534-afp__20260407-370_237.jpg Iran's governing system is being hollowed out as the IRGC seizes control, silences dissent and exposes civilians to escalating risks. http://pishtaznews.com/r/160r6 gc3/features/2026/04/20/feature-03 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/04/19/55583-afp__2025100-370_237.jpg Qatar's assertive diplomatic, legal and security measures signal a new Gulf consensus that the Islamic Republic's aggression will no longer go unanswered. http://pishtaznews.com/r/160mu gc3/features/2026/04/19/feature-02 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/04/18/55582-iranian_banknote2-370_237.jpg A new 10 million rial banknote exposes collapsing trust, soaring inflation and growing public anger at systemic economic failure. http://pishtaznews.com/r/160mc gc3/features/2026/04/18/feature-02 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/04/17/55570-afp__20160308_-370_237.jpg 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. http://pishtaznews.com/r/160dr gc3/features/2026/04/17/feature-04 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/04/16/55516-_101__india_oil_tanker-370_237.jpg 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. http://pishtaznews.com/r/1602u gc3/features/2026/04/16/feature-04 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/04/15/55522-afp__20260323-370_237.jpg A chilling new directive reveals a leadership willing to use its people as human shields http://pishtaznews.com/r/15zxl gc3/features/2026/04/15/feature-03 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/04/06/55344-afp__20260308__raa--370_237.jpg The Islamic Republic escalates efforts to isolate citizens by targeting satellite internet users through financial surveillance and expanding digital repression. http://pishtaznews.com/r/15ybk gc3/features/2026/04/06/feature-03 Mon, 6 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/04/02/55342-pexels-towfiqu-barbhuiya-370_237.jpg US authorities dismantle cyber infrastructure tied to Islamic Republic-linked hackers accused of targeting medical systems. http://pishtaznews.com/r/15xsw gc3/features/2026/04/02/feature-02 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/03/31/55302-pexels-hitechsas-5772732-370_237.jpg Two nurses in Tehran were reportedly detained, tortured and sexually assaulted for treating injured protesters, highlighting alarming abuses during recent nationwide protests. http://pishtaznews.com/r/15xet gc3/features/2026/03/31/feature-02 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/03/31/55287-afp__20260113-370_237.jpg Amid economic hardship, the Islamic Republic funnels millions overseas while citizens struggle to survive on meager $7 monthly allowances. http://pishtaznews.com/r/15xfb gc3/features/2026/03/31/feature-03 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/03/29/55275-afp__20251102__-370_237.jpg Iran's decades-long covert support for al-Qaeda has delivered minimal strategic gains, exposing Tehran's poor resource management under growing pressures. http://pishtaznews.com/r/15wwy gc3/features/2026/03/29/feature-01 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 images/2026/03/28/55236-netblock_2-370_237.jpg For weeks, Iranians have faced a crippling internet shutdown, cutting off communication, essential services and global visibility while intensifying human and economic suffering. http://pishtaznews.com/r/15ws1 gc3/features/2026/03/28/feature-02 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000