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Iranians use Turkey border to access internet during blackouts

At the Iran‑Turkey border in Van, few are seeking asylum, but many Iranians are making short trips into Turkey to bypass internet blackouts imposed during the protests, using brief access to work, apply to universities or simply stay connected

Associated Press | 01.17.26

Trump escalates war of words with Iran supreme leader, calls for end to Khamenei rule

Khamenei claims 'Iranian nation defeated the US' and lashes out at Trump, who hits back, calling him 'a sick man' and urging an end to his rule; former British lawmaker alleges Iran may have used toxic chemicals against protesters

Lior Ben Ari | 01.17.26

After 200 hours offline, Iran restores limited internet access amid crackdown

Internet access has partially returned in Iran, though monitoring group NetBlocks says connectivity stands at just 2% as protests fade and authorities report thousands killed and arrested

Lior Ben Ari | 01.17.26

Iranian Ayandeh Bank collapse shows how hyperinflation financed the IRGC’s last stand

The October 2025 failure of Bank Ayandeh forced Iran to print money to cover $5 billion in losses, accelerating hyperinflation, hollowing out the economy and exposing a regime relying on repression and capital flight to survive

Amine Ayoub | 01.17.26

When Iran shakes, the axis holds its breath: proxies brace for a mothership crash

Iran’s proxies — Hezbollah, the Houthis and Iraq’s militias — watch Iran’s unrest with alarm, fearing a regime collapse that would weaken them, while Gulf rivals worry the shockwaves could spread and leave the Arabs 'under the Israeli hammer alone'

Dr. Michael Milshtein | 01.17.26

As hopes for protest revival in Iran persist, uncertainty surrounds Khamenei’s fate

President Trump says he chose to avoid a strike on Iran while moving an aircraft carrier to the region, as exiled opposition figures say protests will return, doubts grow over Khamenei’s security and obstacles remain to renewed nuclear and missile talks

Lior Ben Ari | 01.17.26

Trump says he decided against Iran strike, 'respects' Tehran for canceling executions

President Donald Trump said he decided on his own not to strike Iran, dismissing claims of outside pressure, and praised Tehran for canceling what he said were planned mass executions of detained protesters, despite the regime’s deadly crackdown on unrest

Itamar Eichner, News Agencies | 01.16.26

אייתוללה בכיר אחמד חתאמי במהלך תפילת יום שישי ב טהרן איראן

Protests crushed as Iran remains dark; senior ayatollah threatens: 'Execute Trump’s soldiers'

Iran’s internet has been down for eight days as evidence suggests the regime has crushed its largest protest yet; Tehran is quiet but drones remain overhead, residents say; a senior ayatollah vows revenge on Israel and the US, while exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi urges immediate action

Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies | 01.16.26

ראש המוסד דוד (דדי) ברנע בכנס לרגל 50 שנה למלחמת יום כיפור

Mossad chief Barnea heads to US amid regional tensions with Iran

Director is expected to meet in Miami with Trump envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss Iran’s nuclear program, missile arsenal, regional proxy forces and the war in Gaza

Itamar Eichner | 01.16.26

עלי חמינאי מנהיגה העליון של איראן , ראש הממשלה ממשלה ביבי בנימין נתניהו ,ולדימיר פוטין נשיא רוסיה

Iran protests abate after deadly crackdown; Putin moves to mediate between Jerusalem, Tehran

Rights groups and residents said heavy security deployments and an internet blackout have largely silenced demonstrations for now, though reports of arrests and sporadic unrest continued

Reuters | 01.16.26

Report: Israel urged US to delay Iran strike over fears its missile defense is overstretched

According to CNN, Israeli officials warned that air defense systems had been used extensively during last year’s direct conflict with Iran and that they did not believe Iranian regime would collapse quickly without prolonged military campaign

ynet | 01.16.26

אישה איראנית שורפת את תמונתו של חמינאי עם סיגריה

How a burning photo of Khamenei became a global protest symbol

Melia, a 23-year-old activist, explains how her act of lighting a cigarette with a burning image of Iran’s leader went viral, spreading from Iranian protests to the world and becoming a symbol of resistance during a deadly crackdown

Omid Habibinia | 01.16.26

עיראק הפגנה נגד טראמפ שורפים את תמונת עלי חמינאי

From war rhetoric to silence: Trump’s sudden shift on Iran over protest crackdown

As protests spread across Iran, Trump warned of intervention and hinted at military action, putting region on edge; after weeks of escalating threats, he abruptly paused, citing reports executions stopped, leaving Israel and region in limbo

Ron Crissy | 01.16.26

ארכיון 20 בנובמבר 2025 נשיא ארה"ב טראמפ נפגש עם שורדי שבי חטופים ב הבית הלבן

Witkoff says Trump wept during hostages' visit, called it his 'greatest day' at the White House

Speaking at the Israeli-American Council conference in Miami, Witkoff addressed tensions with Iran, said he hopes for a diplomatic solution, and discussed efforts tied to Gaza, including the next phase of the agreement and Hamas’s future

Itamar Eichner | 01.16.26

טראמפ מחאה מחאות הפגנה הפגנות איראן טהרן 8 בינואר

Why global stability requires American power and decisive leadership

Opinion: History shows that stability depends on a dominant global power; weak US leadership allowed hostile regimes to expand, while renewed American deterrence and dismantling of proxies now force serious planning for what comes next in Iran and Gaza

Danny Van Buren | 01.16.26

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