Tehran's mass rallies are a shield for the Islamic Republic
When a government starts asking its citizens to "sacrifice their lives," you don't look at the flags; you look at the ledger.
By Maya Ellison ·
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Iran’s 'strength' theater ignores Scott Bessent and Washington threats
Masoud Pezeshkian’s declaration—that it is "better that we bring the war to an end now as we are in a position of power and dignity"—is not a statement of fact; it is sophisticated political theater.
By Emilio Quesada ·
Abbas Araghchi calls US 'ECONOMIC D-DAY' a form of terrorism
The persistent, almost theatrical drama surrounding Iran and its volatile neighbors always seems to suggest that history is merely a series of military flashpoints—a perpetual…
By Elena Rossi ·
Iran holds firm on Hormuz conditions as Pakistan’s Naqvi visits Tehran
You learn quickly in this life—on the border, on the factory floor, or watching global flashpoints like this one—that nothing is ever truly free.
By Alma Cordero ·
Iran’s supreme leader tightens grip with top appointments
When a regime’s central pillar is violently removed—in this case, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli airstrikes—the immediate assumption is that the resulting chaos will…
By Sophie Naimi ·
Ukraine strikes Iranian vessels in Caspian Sea, Tehran accuses Kyiv of 'hostile and criminal act'
The language of international law—Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, "hostile and criminal act"—is always the first thing to break when massive military power gets involved.
By Alma Cordero ·