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The WSJ on the negotiations in Oman: Iran rejects the US demand to halt uranium enrichment
Both sides describe the talks as a good start, although neither has moved from its longstanding positions. The United States is also insisting on addressing Iran’s missile program, while Tehran says it wishes to continue working toward a diplomatic solution. U.S. officials say President Trump’s intentions remain unclear for now
Authorities in Iran arrest 139 foreign nationals during the protests
The demonstrations first broke out on 28 December in protest at the high cost of living and developed into an anti-government movement
Reza Pahlavi to the Iranian army: “Abandon the regime and protect the people”
The exiled son of Iran's last Shah called on his countrymen to keep fighting, recalling Trump's message that "help is coming"
Why the mullahs’ regime is still holding on despite the protests – These are Trump’s options for intervention in Iran
Reuters analysis, following Trump’s call on protesters to seize institutions – More than 1 million people staff the Revolutionary Guards and the Basij paramilitary force – “All options are on the table,” says a U.S. official
Who is Maryam Rajavi, presented as a “ready-made solution” for the day after Iran, her movement, and its financial backing
The risk of the “ready-made solution” – The exiled Maryam Rajavi is not the most popular option for Iran, but the most organized
“I am preparing to return”: The exiled son of the Shah of Iran wants to sit on the Peacock Throne, and the protests are his opportunity — he calls for an uprising
In a message to the nation today, Reza Pahlavi calls for a general strike and the occupation of cities – As the theocratic regime of Tehran is shaken to its core, hopes of his “restoration” appear realistic after a long time