Iran’s Recent Crackdown is One of the Most Deadly in Recent History
Mass Killing Report in Iran A new report reveals that approximately 36,500 Iranians lost their lives during a violent two-day crackdown, marking one of the deadliest short-term mass killings in contemporary history. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei indicated a commitment to using any means necessary to suppress nationwide protests—this included the execution of wounded civilians in […]
Iran’s dual cryptocurrency systems: government strategy and family resilience
Iran’s State Media Faces Erosion of Relevance Iran’s state-run media outlet, IRIB, seems to be losing touch with its audience. A recent survey by ISPA indicates that only about 12.5% of Iranians actually turn to state television for news, while only 11.5% watch its movies and series. It’s clear that people have largely shifted their […]
At Least 30,000 Reported Dead as Iran’s Government Clamps Down on Protesters
Mass Casualties in Iran Amid Protests Reports indicate that Iranian security forces may have killed as many as 30,000 people in just two days while responding to widespread protests with gunfire and heavy weapons. Two senior officials from Iran’s health ministry shared with Time magazine that the death toll reached approximately 30,000 on January 8 […]
Iran’s Use of Wikipedia in Information Warfare, Twin-City Textbook Uprising, and Additional Reflections
Webwatch: Iran’s Information Warfare Reports indicate that Iranian security forces have killed as many as 20,000 protesters since December 2025. Ashley Lindsberg notes that there’s a “digital battle” intensifying, where a year-long campaign is underway to cleanse the Islamic Republic’s human rights record on platforms like Wikipedia. Articles are being edited to downplay the atrocities […]
The quickest method to halt Iran’s attackers without using violence
Iran’s ruling mullahs are back at their familiar—and grim—task of suppressing their own citizens. While reports indicate that they are inflicting violence, the United States has options available beyond conventional military action or lengthy embargoes. One such option is the possibility of an electronic embargo. An electronic embargo could provide a rapid response to break […]
Iran’s leading diplomat makes a clear threat to the US as the government’s response to protests intensifies.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Issues Warning to the U.S. On Wednesday, Iran’s foreign minister made a pointed statement towards the United States, threatening that the Islamic Republic “will fight back with all its might if it comes under renewed attack.” This comes after a harsh crackdown on protesters in Iran. Abbas Araghchi’s remarks led to the […]
Glenn Beck: Iran’s government is collapsing — and the TRUE culprit isn’t China
Iran is currently experiencing the most intense nationwide unrest since the 1979 revolution. The situation has seen thousands killed, countless arrests, and a violent crackdown featuring live ammunition and mass detentions. Additionally, a severe internet blackout has effectively stifled any public protests; however, there are growing murmurs about the regime’s weakening foundation. There’s a deeper […]
Iran’s internet shutdown turns into a lasting system of digital control, expert claims
Iran’s Internet Blackout: A New Era of Digital Repression Recent observations by digital rights advocates indicate that the internet blackout in Iran has evolved into a state of long-term digital oppression. The Iranian authorities are increasingly viewing their citizens’ access to outside information as a significant threat. According to the internet monitoring organization NetBlocks, the […]
Argentina Classifies Iran’s IRGC Quds Force as a Terrorist Organization
Argentina Designates Quds Force as Terrorist Organization This past weekend, Argentina’s President Javier Milei signed a decree officially labeling the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Quds Force as a terrorist entity. The Quds Force, an overseas faction of the IRGC, is recognized by the U.S. as a foreign terrorist organization and is known for carrying […]
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been uninvited from the Davos event.
World Economic Forum Withdraws Invitation to Iran’s Foreign Minister On Monday, the World Economic Forum (WEF) retracted the invitation extended to Iran’s foreign minister for the upcoming gathering in Davos, Switzerland. This decision followed calls from advocacy groups to bar officials from the Iranian regime amid ongoing anti-government protests that have resulted in significant casualties. […]