No hijab, no coffee: Iran's bizarre crackdown targets youth
Iran's cafe culture defies the regime's rules, but it has now ground to a halt. Mixed-gender hangouts, unveiled women, quiet drinks have irked the authorities.
Iran War
Iran video threatens Barron Trump's life
Iranian state media releases video threatening to kill Barron Trump amid sanctions push. New York Post reports IRGC-linked outlet named NYU dorms and gaming accounts as Tehran faces new economic pressure.
Trump's D-Day playbook to cripple the ayatollah regime with economic chaos
The Trump administration is set to unleash an unprecedented wave of sanctions on Monday, aiming to effectively sever Iran from the global economy and bring the ayatollah regime to its knees.
Could Tehran try to disrupt the US midterms with a preemptive strike?
Tehran believes it is winning, The Washington Post columnist Marc A. Thiessen writes. Iranian leaders may have concluded that Trump will launch an attack after the midterms anyways. Thus, they may want to be the ones to trigger an escalation before the vote – to deliver a victory for Democrats who may stop funding the war.
Trump pledges devastating 'D-Day' financial assault on Tehran
New economic campaign announced amid stalled negotiations over maritime routes. The president vowed to inflict unparalleled economic damage on the regime while demanding that international allies immediately sever all commercial and logistical lifelines.
US strikes Iran, which responds with fire toward the Gulf
The US struck a series of targets across Iran overnight. Iranian reports said air defense systems had been activated and explosions were heard in several areas across the country. A senior US official said US forces struck air defense systems and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's military responded: "As of now, the Strait of Hormuz is closed. We will fire on any ship that tries to pass."
US strikes Iran in response to helicopter downing
The US military said it had launched a wave of strikes in Iran in response to Tehran’s downing of a US Army helicopter. “The mission is a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression,” US Central Command said.
Iran: We will hold fire unless Israel attacks Lebanon or Iran
The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters of Iran’s armed forces announced it was holding its fire. “If the wicked acts of aggression continue, including in southern Lebanon, much harsher and more crushing measures will follow,” the statement said.
Trump: Israel, Iran want ceasefire
After Trump's remarks, a call took place between the two leaders, followed by a diplomatic-security consultation.
Israel braces for days of combat with Iran
The IDF has moved to its highest state of readiness after overnight strikes; an Israeli official confirmed coordination with the US.