Khamenei labels Trump a ‘criminal’ during violent protests in Iran
Iran’s Supreme Leader Criticizes Trump Amidst Protests On Saturday, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, harshly criticized President Donald Trump, calling him a “criminal” and accusing the U.S. of fomenting unrest in Iran. This unrest, Khamenei noted, has turned into the most lethal protests the country has seen in decades. As reported by Reuters, Iranian outlets […]
Media Partiality: How network news downplays anti-ICE violence during protests
Broadcast Media Bias in Coverage of ICE Operations For over seventy years, American broadcast networks have offered at least one evening newscast, typically referred to as “nightly news.” However, given the context of constant, 24/7 news reporting, these segments could just as well be called the “nightly stories” of ABC, CBS, NBC, and PBS, reflecting […]
Death toll from Iran protests exceeds 3000, according to rights group
Human rights advocates reported on Saturday that over 3,000 individuals have died during protests across Iran, while the government is noting a “very slight increase” in internet usage following an eight-day blackout. The US-based HRANA organization confirmed 3,090 fatalities, including 2,885 protesters. Locals have mentioned that the government’s crackdown seems to have effectively suppressed protests […]
LAPD is prohibited from using non-lethal weapons to manage violent protests against ICE agents.
Federal Court Prohibits Police Use of Non-Lethal Weapons at Protests A federal court has made a notable ruling that prevents police from employing non-lethal weapons during protests, asserting they can be deadly. Judge Consuelo B. Marshall declared on Thursday that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) breached a long-standing court injunction by using projectile launchers […]
Madonna supports the protests in Iran against Supreme Leader Khamenei
Madonna Voices Support for Iranian Protesters on Instagram Pop icon Madonna took to Instagram on Friday to express her solidarity with the people of Iran as they protest against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. “As we enter the Year of the Fire Horse, it feels so relevant. I think about my time in Morocco during the […]
Renee Good’s ex-father-in-law urges calm following anti-ICE protests
Following the death of Renee Nicole Good, her former father-in-law, Tim Macklin Sr., is calling for anti-ICE activists to focus on prayer rather than anger. Macklin, whose son was once married to Good, stated that he doesn’t hold anyone accountable for the shooting, attributing the tragedy to a series of “bad choices.” He expressed that […]
National pride brought an end to the protests of the 1970s in America and could address current violence.
Reflections on American Protests Through Decades As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, it’s evident that the nation has seen a myriad of experiences, including significant political unrest and violence. This wave of turmoil largely subsided in the late 1970s, though the subsequent decades were not completely devoid of protest. Most members of Generation […]
92% of Venezuelans Appreciate Trump; Leftist Protests ‘Do Not Reflect’ Their Views
Rubén Chirino Leañez, CEO of the Venezuelan polling firm Meganalysis, stated on Wednesday that leftist protests supporting imprisoned former dictator Nicolás Maduro do not accurately reflect the views of the Venezuelan people. A poll released by Meganalysis, surveying various regions including the Federal District of Caracas, showed that a significant majority support President Trump’s initiative […]
China Supports Iran Amid Protests, Cautioning U.S. Against ‘Law of the Jungle’ Approach
Chinese Foreign Minister Defends Iran Amid Protests During a meeting on Thursday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed strong support for the Iranian regime, cautioning the U.S. against interfering by endorsing the protesters who have faced violent crackdowns. The Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed that Wang met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. This meeting took […]
Iran Rejects Uprising as a ‘Israeli Scheme,’ Asserts Protests are Managed
Iranian Official Claims Uprising Fueled by External Conspiracy On Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserted that the nationwide protests against his government were part of an “Israeli conspiracy,” involving terrorist tactics reminiscent of ISIS. He maintained that the regime had successfully countered these so-called “terrorists” after three days of intense conflict. Araghchi stated, “These […]