The implosion of Ayandeh Bank has ignited nationwide unrest, exposing the devastating cost of corruption and the recent war with Israel. In recent months, freefall in the local currency put Iran at breaking point; fears of new strikes, heightened by the US raid in Caracas, drove up to $20 billion in capital flight last year.
Iranian official threatened via Reuters that "Tehran has told regional countries, from Saudi Arabia and UAE to Turkey, that US bases in those countries will be attacked" if American forces strike the Islamic Republic.
A covert investigation claims the true death toll from recent protests is exponentially higher than previously thought, pointing to a calculated campaign of violence orchestrated from the highest office in Tehran
Friedrich Merz forecasts regime's demise as crackdown claims over 600 lives.
Amid growing unrest in Iran, Pentagon gives president wide-ranging options that go beyond the 12-day war strikes, NYT reports. Officials say cyber warfare or strikes against the internal security apparatus using lethal force against protesters more probable.
Virtual embassy warns Americans not to rely on US government help for departure.
The National Security Council convenes at the White House to discuss Iran sanctions. Trump likely to attend, possibly along with Reza Pahlavi. Vice President JD Vance supports entering negotiations – provided preconditions are met.
The US president said overnight that “Iran has crossed the red line, and we are examining strong responses”. More than 530 people have been killed during protests in Iran, with near-total blackout of internet access.
President reveals military weighing forceful response as Tehran's violent leadership crosses dangerous threshold.
The US is expected to present Iran with preconditions as a requirement for entering talks, including an end to the use of live fire to suppress protests, immediate readiness to hand over enriched uranium, and the termination of its long-range missile project.
