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By Murad Sadygzade, President of the Middle East Studies Center, Visiting Lecturer, HSE University (Moscow).
· RT
Iranian opposition figures meet in London to form 'Iran Freedom Congress'
Dozens of diverse Iranian opposition figures have held a preliminary meeting in London and will convene a larger gathering next month to discuss how Iran might best move to democracy if the regime were toppled, a key organiser said on Tuesday.
· Thomas Watkins
CIA makes new push for Iranian informants (VIDEO)
The CIA has published a plea to potential informants in Iran with guidance on how to securely contact the organization as tensions between Washington and Tehran approach a critical juncture.
· RT
CIA publica instrucciones para iraníes que quieran contactarla, mientras EEUU sopesa atacar Irán
Vehículos circulando por el centro de Teherán, Irán, el martes 24 de febrero de 2026. (AP Foto/Vahid Salemi)
· https://apnews.com/author/david-klepper
'Secret' $800m arms deal with Russia boosts Iran's air defences
Russia's Verba Man-Portable Air-Defence System will give Iran new capabilities to target low-altitude threats. (Wikicommons: Mil.ru)
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/annika-burgess/13489366
Protesta en isla griega contra portaaviones de EEUU atracado mientras crece tensión con Irán
Manifestantes participan en una marcha contra la guerra en La Canea, Grecia, en protesta por el atraque del portaaviones estadounidense Gerald R. Ford en la cercana base naval de la bahía de Souda, en la isla meridional de Creta, el martes 24 de febrero de 2026. (AP Foto/Giannis Angelakis)
Iran Strikes Covert Missile Deal With Moscow In Backchannel Rearmament
Iran is squarely in the Trump administration's crosshairs, and both Russia and China are to some degree coming to Tehran's aid with some significant arms deals meant to potentially stave off future attack.
· Tyler Durden
CIA offers tips to potential informants in Iran as Trump considers military action
Pedestrians walk past a billboard depicting a U.S. aircraft carrier with damaged fighter jets on its deck and a sign in Farsi and English reading, “If you sow the wind, you’ll reap the whirlwind,” at Enqelab-e-Eslami (Islamic Revolution) Square in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
· https://apnews.com/author/david-klepper
Protest held on Greek island against docked US aircraft carrier as Iran tension builds
Protesters take part in an anti-war rally in Chania, Greece, opposing the docking of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford at the nearby Souda Bay naval base on the southern island of Crete, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Giannis Angelakis)
Nuclear deal 'within reach, if diplomacy prioritized,' Iranian FM Araghchi claims
A nuclear deal between the US and Iran is "within reach, but only if diplomacy is given priority," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote on X/Twitter on Tuesday evening.
US military chief Dan Caine remains Trump's top policy advisor on Iran since June war - exclusive
US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine is President Donald Trump’s dominant adviser on Iran, and this dates back to June 2025, The Jerusalem Post has learned.
Parliament approves nominations to Sri Lanka’s missions in Ethiopia and Iran - DailyNews
The Committee on High Posts of Parliament has approved the nominations of two Heads of Mission and a Ministry Secretary.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Iran nears deal to buy supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles from China: Report
Iran is nearing a deal to purchase supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles from China, as the US weighs a fresh attack on the Islamic Republic, according to a report on Tuesday by Reuters.
· https://www.facebook.com/middleeasteye/
US sets Friday deadline for Iraq to form government free of Iran-linked Maliki or face sanctions
The United States has set a Friday deadline for Iraq to form a government free of Iranian influence or face potential sanctions, Saudi television channel Al-Hadath reported.
Iran speculation spikes as Rubio briefs ‘Gang of Eight’ ahead of Trump speech
Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will brief senior members of Congress about the situation in Iran hours before Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address, sparking fresh speculation about an imminent US strike on the Islamic Republic.
· Michael Koziol
Iran stalls for interim deal as US-Tehran play ‘game of chicken’ with war, expert tells ‘Post'
The Islamic regime has been pushing for an interim deal, seeking to drag out talks with the US to achieve a deal that would allow it to keep its ballistic missile program, legitimize its nuclear program, and get some degree of relief from US sanctions, according to former British Army intelligence officer Lynette Nu…
UK targets Russia's Transneft in new sanctions on fourth anniversary of Ukraine war
Britain sanctioned oil pipeline operator Transneft on Tuesday as part of a package of nearly 300 measures, announcing its largest set of penalties to coincide with the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Huge Number Of US Allied Forces Exit Erbil Airbase, Fearing Iran Retaliation
A few days ago, amidst heightened US-Iran tensions, a military helicopter landed at the Erbil airport in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Although Western troops are rarely seen on the city’s streets, Erbil Air Base is heavily staffed with soldiers, and military helicopters fly overhead every day. Now, this airport cou…
· Tyler Durden
A-G to High Court: Gov’t has not adopted economic sanctions plan against haredi draft dodgers
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara told the High Court of Justice on Tuesday that the government has yet to formulate a plan to revoke personal economic benefits from ultra-Orthodox (haredi) draft dodgers, despite evidence that such sanctions are effective. She warned that the omission ran contrary to previous cour…
State vs. militia: Why Lebanon is struggling to meet Hezbollah disarmament deadlines - analysis
Lebanon is facing a crucial test. As US-Iran tensions grow, the Lebanese government is concerned that Hezbollah could drag Beirut into yet another destructive war. Reports indicate that Israel has made it clear that Hezbollah’s intervention will not be tolerated, and repercussions could be severe.
US soldiers risk ‘hell’ if nuclear talks fail – Iranian MP
Upcoming talks on Tehran’s nuclear program will decide whether US soldiers “go to hell or return to America,” Ebrahim Rezaei, an Iranian MP and spokesman for parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, has warned.
· RT
Trump 'willing to use lethal force' against Iran, White House says
US President Donald Trump's first option with Tehran is always diplomacy but he is willing to use lethal force if necessary, his spokeswoman said on Tuesday as his top diplomat prepares to brief top congressional leaders on Iran later in the day.
Trump frustrated with limits of Iran military options following Pentagon warnings - report
US President Donald Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with the limits of US military leverage against Iran, according to CBS News, citing sources familiar with the matter.
USS Gerald Ford Carrier Hit By 'Sewage Crisis' As Record Deployment Endures
The USS Gerald R. Ford carrier is traversing the Mediterranean, reportedly set to dock in Israel's port of Haifa next, following a prior stop in Crete early this week, after having been ordered from the Caribbean to the Middle East area as the US threatens Iran.
· Tyler Durden
US re-asserts 2025 strikes ‘obliterated’ Iran’s nuclear programme
The White House has insisted that last year’s strikes against Iran destroyed the country’s nuclear programme despite a recent claim by a senior US official that Tehran is a week away from having bombmaking material.
· Al Jazeera Staff
'Emnity against god': Iran issues death sentence linked to January unrest, source says
A revolutionary court in Tehran has issued a death sentence for an Iranian man accused of "enmity against god," which, if confirmed, would be the first such sentence linked to mass protests in January, a source close to the man's family said.
Iran 'Ready' For 'Any Step' To Achieve US Deal, Oil Slides Ahead Of Trump SOTU
Tonight, when President Donald Trump will step into the House chamber to deliver his State of the Union address, it will undoubtedly be overshadowed by the prospect of coming conflict with Iran.
· Tyler Durden
Iran’s government stresses ‘red lines’ as students protest in universities
Tehran, Iran – The Iranian government has emphasised that protesting students must adhere to the theocratic establishment’s “red lines” as violent clashes took place inside universities for a fourth day.
· Maziar Motamedi
Armed police flood Iran’s universities to crush student protests
Campus clashes provide uneasy backdrop to third round of talks on nuclear programme in Geneva
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/patrickwintour
All fists but no fight?
KUALA LUMPUR — Previously we discussed Iran’s latest internal dynamics in this column. It is now perhaps worth turning to the longstanding and intensifying tension between the United States and Iran. For decades, relations between Washington and Tehran have been marked by sanctions, hostile rhetoric, proxy confronta…
· Ei Sun Oh
Iran seeks to buy Chinese weapons, human remains identified in Jerusalem
Iran seeks to buy Chinese weapons, human remains identified in JerusalemThe Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi hug as they gather with leaders of the BRICS group for the…
US facing interceptor crunch in event of Iran showdown, IISS says
Middle East leaders expect the US to follow through on its military build-up to strike Iran but experts warn that the duration of any campaign will be limited by constraints on Washington's arsenal.
· Damien McElroy
Trump still undecided between Iran attack scale, or potential deal, sources tell 'Post'
US President Donald Trump has not yet decided whether he wants to strike a deal with Iran, launch a weeks-long war to topple the regime, or initiate a narrow attack to try to pressure Tehran into a deal more to his liking, sources have indicated to The Jerusalem Post.
Four Iranian civilians killed after military helicopter crashes into market
A routine morning in a central Iran market turned into a disaster Tuesday when an Iranian army helicopter crashed into a fruit and vegetable bazaar in Isfahan province, killing four people and prompting an emergency response as officials blamed a mechanical problem for the deadly impact.
Iranians caught between anger, fear and desire for change
At universities across Iran this week, students returning for the new semester are speaking out against the Iranian government.
· Shabnam von Hein
Iran’s drones and missiles are a wake-up call for Israel and allies, former IAF head says
Maj.-Gen. (res.) Amikam Norkin does not mince words when assessing Israel’s most formidable adversary. “Iran has advanced technology – we can’t disparage it,” he warned in an exclusive interview with Defense & Tech by The Jerusalem Post. “After years of handling Russian technology, now we have to handle Iranian tech…
USA und Iran: Säbelrasseln im Atomstreit
Die "USS Gerald R. Ford" ist der größte Flugzeugträger der Welt. Jetzt ankert das riesige US-Kriegsschiff im Mittelmeer in Griechenlands Seegebiet vor der Küste Kretas - gut 2500 Kilometer Luftlinie vom Iran entfernt. Ein machtvolles Signal der USA in Richtung Teheran.
· Deutsche Welle
Depleted Hezbollah signals restraint as US warns war could spill into Lebanon
Lebanon's Hezbollah will not necessarily take military action against Israel or the United States if Iran is attacked, The National has been told, despite assessments in Washington that the group could retaliate.
· Nada Homsi
Iranians worry as the last-chance round of talks with US nears
Iranian state TV released on Tuesday a video showing the country’s Revolutionary Guard holding a drill that included launching missiles, flying drones and firing guns at targets along its coast, without elaborating on the exact time or place of the exercise.
· https://apnews.com/author/jon-gambrell
UK-based Iranian channel stops live broadcasts after threats
A Farsi-language TV channel based in the UK has been forced to suspend its live broadcasts following threats alleged to have come from the Iranian government.
· Lemma Shehadi
'Trump won't humiliate himself’: MK Vaturi says US strike on Iran is imminent
Recent developments have made clear that a US strike on Iran is a only matter of time, Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee member and Deputy Knesset Speaker MK Nissim Vaturi (Likud) said in an interview on 104.5 FM on Sunday.
Torture, sexual violence, forced confessions: Experts reveal mass human rights violations in Iran
The Islamic regime has orchestrated a brutal crackdown to quash dissent and conceal its human rights violations, according to a damning report published by Human Rights Watch on Tuesday.
Iran military helicopter crashes into central fruit and vegetable market, reportedly killing 4
TEHRAN, Iran — An Iranian military helicopter crashed into a fruit and vegetable market in central Iran on Tuesday, reportedly killing at least four people.
· Associated Press
US military boards third oil tanker in Indian Ocean
The Pentagon, the headquarters for the U.S. Department of Defense, is seen from the air, Sept. 20, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, FIle)
· https://apnews.com/author/ben-finley
Trump threatens ‘very bad day’ for Iran if no deal
US President Donald Trump has renewed his threats of military action against Iran, claiming that the Islamic Republic will face a “very bad day” unless it agrees to a nuclear deal.
· RT
Iran holds military drills as top official heads to Oman
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps held military drills on Tuesday as the country said it was ready to strike a deal with the US to avoid the "gamble" of war.
· Fatima Al Mahmoud
Trump reportedly frustrated as he waits on envoys’ judgment over Iran strikes – US politics live
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer and House leader Hakeem Jeffries have given their members discretion in whether to attend the State of the Union this evening.
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/rachel-leingang,https://www.theguardian.com/profile/tom-ambrose,https://www.theguardian.com/profile/lucy-campbell,https://www.theguardian.com/profile/lauren-gambino,https://www.theguardian.com/profile/joseph-gedeon
Iran close to buying the supersonic Chinese missiles that could pose threat to US Navy
Iran is close to a deal with China to purchase anti‑ship cruise missiles, according to six people with knowledge of the negotiations, just as the United States deploys a vast naval force near the Iranian coast ahead of possible strikes on the Islamic Republic.
United Kingdom Targets Transneft in ‘Biggest Sanctions Package’ Since 2022 Invasion
The British government on Tuesday revealed what it called its “biggest sanctions package” against Russia since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, targeting the oil pipeline operator Transneft and scores of other companies accused of trading Russian crude through the so-called “shadow fleet” network of ships.
· The Moscow Times