A coalition of over 400 Lebanese public figures, including politicians and religious leaders, has launched the “A Call to Save Lebanon” initiative to demand the restoration of state sovereignty and the end of both Iranian and Israeli influence within the country. The movement advocates for the exclusive right of the Lebanese Armed Forces to bear … Read more
Iranian hardline lawmaker Mahmoud Nabavian triggered a diplomatic firestorm and internal regime crisis after publicly disclosing private correspondence attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei regarding negotiations with the United States. According to reports from the state-run Khabar Network and Fars News Agency, the documents allege that Khamenei opposed key terms of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with … Read more
YouTube has hosted content from individuals and organizations sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department for supporting the Iranian regime, according to a report published by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP). The research identifies numerous accounts linked to sanctioned entities that remain active on the platform, potentially creating liability under U.S. sanctions law. Following the report’s … Read more
Revolutionary Guards commander Ahmad Vahidi has emerged as the primary architect of Iran’s shift toward aggressive ballistic missile strikes against Israel, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Vahidi’s influence within the Iranian regime, bolstered by his command of 200,000 fighters, has effectively sidelined moderate political factions seeking diplomatic engagement with the United … Read more
Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament’s national security committee, stated on Monday that Iran is open to potential negotiations with the United States, provided that the administration of President Donald Trump demonstrates genuine sincerity. According to an interview with CNN, Azizi emphasized that Tehran currently lacks trust in the American president’s assertions regarding the … Read more
Students across Iran are staging widespread protests against evolving university entrance requirements and education policies. Demonstrations have emerged across numerous provinces, including Tehran, Isfahan, and West Azarbaijan, as students demand the removal of fixed 11th-grade GPA impacts on national exams. These actions reflect mounting frustration with academic governance and the regime’s broader domestic management. Why … Read more
BEIRUT — In a pointed interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour on Friday, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun sharply criticized Hezbollah and the Iranian government, asserting that the Lebanese populace is “not [Hezbollah leader] Naim Qassem’s people.” President Aoun described the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel as “futile,” noting that the Lebanese civilians he has consulted … Read more
The Shadow State: Is the IRGC Consolidation Signaling a Regime Pivot? The recent reports surrounding Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s alleged resignation offer a rare glimpse into the internal power dynamics of Tehran. For years, observers have debated the extent to which the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) influences state policy. If these reports hold true, … Read more
The Digital Shadow War: How Iranian Fraud Networks are Targeting US Tech In an era where geopolitical conflict increasingly plays out behind a keyboard, the line between statecraft and cybercrime has blurred. The recent U.S. Government crackdown on an Iran-based fraud network led by Ali Majd Sepehr highlights a sophisticated, growing trend: the use of … Read more
By Samantha Carter, Chief Editor As of late May 2026, the Middle East remains in a state of heightened volatility, marked by intense military operations in Lebanon and Gaza, alongside a diplomatic standoff between Washington and Tehran. Escalating Conflict in Lebanon and Gaza The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have intensified their operations against Hezbollah in … Read more