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Critical Hours in the Middle East: Why an attack on Iran is far riskier than the arrest of Maduro
Trump had in mind a copy-paste operation like the one in Venezuela; however, in Iran the situation is very different. Tehran has ways to retaliate, possesses regional partners ready to strike, the regime is deeply entrenched, and it knows how to play the economic damage card effectively
Unthinkable torture in Iran’s prisons: Police rape women and remove their uteruses to eliminate evidence
“Men and women are raped in prisons. Those who are arrested are not fed, they are beaten, their nails are pulled out and they are bitten. Detainees are killed every day by the government,” protesters allege
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
Farah Diba Pahlavi, the story of Iran’s first and last “empress”
Part of modern Middle Eastern history, the exceptionally elegant widow of the Shah, who also developed ties with Greece, has returned to public attention amid the turbulent events in her homeland
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
