Iran shuts down internet access for the public during ongoing protests.
Cybersecurity experts have alleged that the Iranian government has enacted an internet “kill switch” to obscure claims of human rights violations committed by its security forces, leading to a significant rise in protests across the nation. As the protests entered their 13th day, power outages drastically reduced internet connectivity to about 2% of typical levels. […]
Stand with Peaceful Protesters Inside and Outside Iran
Impact of America’s Move on Iranian Regime The U.S. mission to extradite Nicolas Maduro, the former Venezuelan dictator, along with his wife, is further isolating Iran, which has been one of Maduro’s key supporters. Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned that one of the military operation’s goals is to disrupt the “comfortable conditions” in Venezuela […]
Reza Pahlavi and others who might lead Iran if the government falls
Potential Leaders in Iran’s Future Experts suggest that if the Iranian regime collapses after decades of authoritarian governance, figures like the exiled prince and a former president could step into power. Reza Pahlavi, the ex-crown prince who fled to the U.S. just before the 1979 revolution ended his family’s rule, has reemerged as a significant […]
Protesters with weapons confront security forces in Iran as deadly turmoil persists across the country.
Clashes Erupt in Tehran Amid Ongoing Protests On Friday, armed protesters clashed with security forces near Tehran, as anti-regime demonstrations surged across Iran, entering their second week. The tensions have been palpable, with gunfire heard in cellphone footage that surfaced on Iranian television and was shared widely. The chaotic scenes captured people frantically running through […]
Flag of Iran Embassy in London taken down and replaced with symbol from before 1979
Protesters Take Over Iranian Embassy in London On Friday, a remarkable scene unfolded as protesters against the Iranian regime climbed the balcony of the Iranian embassy in London. They replaced the Islamic Republic’s flag with Iran’s pre-1979 “lion and sun” emblem, sparking cheers from a sizable crowd below. Witnesses report that demonstrators not only scaled […]
Ayatollah’s authority at risk as protests grow in Iran
Experts suggest that Ayatollah Khamenei, the leader of Iran’s strict Islamic regime, might have only a week left to regain control. “I think he has about a week, maybe two at the most, to manage this situation,” remarked Reuel Marc Gerecht, a former CIA analyst focused on Iran, now associated with the Foundation for the […]
Global coverage increases following Maduro’s departure, while protests in Iran rise.
Exclusive: In response to protests in Iran and a significant U.S. operation in Venezuela, the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) swiftly redirected information into some of the world’s most restricted media environments, according to agency director Kari Lake in a recent interview. Early on January 3, reports started emerging about a military operation aimed […]
Protests in Iran reach day 13 amid nationwide internet blackout
Iran Protests Intensify Amid Internet Blackout The unrest in Iran has entered a 13th day, with authorities implementing a significant internet blackout that isolates the country from much of the outside world. This move comes as the government issues increasing threats of severe punishment in the face of widespread protests against the regime. According to […]
Iran experiences internet shutdown during protests as Khamenei threatens action against dissent.
Iran’s Ongoing Protests Spark Internet Blackout Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has made it clear that security forces are prepared to crack down on demonstrators, who have been marching through the streets. This comes as protests continue to intensify in the country. An overnight internet blackout affected much of Iran as anti-regime protests escalated. […]
Iran loses internet access: Here’s how cryptocurrency might continue to function.
Internet Shutdown in Iran Raises Questions for Cryptocurrency Users The Iranian government shut down internet access on Thursday amid widespread protests, leading to concerns about how citizens can use cryptocurrencies during this time. Estimates from Statista suggest that approximately 7 million people, out of a population of 92 million, engage with cryptocurrencies. Between January and […]