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. […]
Iran’s response to protests becomes the most lethal, according to a report
Iran Protests Escalate Amid Severe Crackdown Recent reports indicate that protesters in Iran are enduring some of their most perilous moments yet, with significant actions taken by security forces resulting in mass casualties and executions. Some observers are referring to these actions as “genocide.” A report from the Sunday Times, based on assessments from local […]
Iran’s President Accuses the U.S. of Causing Crises, Says Attack on Khamenei Would Mean Total War
Iran’s President Blames U.S. for Domestic Crisis Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused the United States of being responsible for the current crisis in Iran, citing “inhumane” sanctions. He cautioned that any attack on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei would be viewed as an “all-out war” against the Iranian state. In a Farsi-language post he shared […]
Concerns increase that Iran’s Internet shutdown might become lasting to suppress opposition
According to a recent report, internet blackouts in Iran will last until late March, raising worries that the Iranian government may permanently restrict citizens’ online access as a form of control. Iran is currently in the tenth day of a nearly total internet shutdown, which officials argue is necessary to counter what they label “terrorists” […]