Why US moved from backing Iranian protesters to bargaining over nuclear program - analysis
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Khamenei Prepares Secretive Succession Plan In Case He's Assassinated
As US carriers deploy in the Mideast region and with tense nuclear talks inching forward in Geneva, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is reportedly taking Washington threats of assassination very seriously.
· Tyler Durden
Iran sees more anti-government protests as US forces mass in Mideast
The United States has assembled the largest force of aircraft and warships in the Middle East since America launched its 2003 invasion of Iraq.
· https://apnews.com/author/kareem-chehayeb
EU sanctions Russian officials as Hungary blocks funds to Ukraine
The European Union has imposed sanctions on a new group of eight Russian individuals suspected of serious human rights violations, as EU member state Hungary vetoed additional sanctions on Moscow and a crucial loan for Ukraine on the eve of the war’s fourth anniversary.
· Al Jazeera Staff
US evacuates staff from Lebanon embassy amid tensions with Iran
US state department official says it’s ‘prudent’ to reduce their footprint to essential personnel
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/roth-andrew
Iran signs €500 million arms deal with Russia for advanced shoulder-fired missiles - FT
Iran agreed to a 500 million Euros arms deal with Russia to acquire thousands of advanced shoulder-fired missiles, London-based outlet Financial Times reported on Sunday.
Are the US and Iran on a collision course for war or a surprise deal?
The unprecedented US buildup near Iran marks the largest regional mobilisation since the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
· https://www.facebook.com/middleeasteye/
‘Death to the dictator’: Iranian students hold protests for third day
Demonstrations spread to Tehran’s Al Zahra University one month after security crackdown left thousands dead
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/patrickwintour
Turkish ‘threat’ talked up in Israel as Netanyahu focuses on new alliances
With the likelihood increasing of a United States attack on Iran, Israeli politicians are already turning their attention to another regional rival: Turkiye.
· Simon Speakman Cordall
Iran banks big on murky oil ‘trustees’ as war with US on the horizon
Tehran, Iran – Iranian authorities are creating more unofficial channels to sell oil and import essential goods under the weight of United States sanctions and a looming war, but judges and experts have raised alarms over risks of corruption.
· Maziar Motamedi
Iran’s 400% espionage surge in Israel: Rising threats and societal vulnerabilities - opinion
Israel’s security establishment has defined 2024–2025 as an unprecedented period of Iranian espionage activity inside the country.
EU Leaders Furious At Hungary's Double Veto Defeat Of Anti-Russia Measures
Hungary strikes again... As the European Union confirms no agreement Monday on a proposed 20th package of sanctions against Russia, EU leaders are furious at Budapest.
· Tyler Durden
US orders non-emergency staff to leave Beirut embassy
The US instructed non-emergency personnel to depart its embassy in Beirut on Monday, scaling back its diplomatic presence as tension rises between Washington and Tehran.
· Adla Massoud
Neue Studierendenproteste im Iran - und die USA machen Druck
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'Trump is a man of action': Iranians receive mass SMS message linked with US support for protesters
Iranian anti-regime protesters received a mass SMS messaging campaign, stating that US President Donald Trump is "a man of action," local sources reported on Monday.
US-Iran 'anxiety' puts premium on oil prices, S&P's Daniel Yergin says
S&P Global vice chairman Daniel Yergin said on Monday the threat of a military confrontation between the US and Iran is putting a premium on oil prices.
· Kyle Fitzgerald
Iran yatishia kujibu vikali mashambulizi yoyote ya Marekani
Mapema Jumatatu, wizara ya mambo ya nje ya Iran ilirudia tena kusema shambulizi lolote, hata likiwa dogo kiasi gani linaweza kuchukuliwa kama kitendo cha uvamizi na si vinginevyo. Msemaji wa wizara hiyo Esmaeli Baqaei amesema alipozungumza na waandishi wa habari kwamba kama ilivyo kwa taifa jingine, Iran nayo itajib…
· Lilian Mtono
Key Events This Week: PPI, Iran Talks, Nvidia Earnings, Fed Speakers Galore And State Of The Union
While much digital ink has been spilled on the Supreme Court's striking down of Trump's IEEPA tariffs and the consequences of this decision (see "Full Analysis Of The Supreme Court IEEPA Decision: How It Impacts The Economy, Policy And Markets"), a lot more is on deck for this week when we will also have more geopol…
· Tyler Durden
EU imposes sanctions on eight individuals suspected of committing human rights violations in Russia
The European Union has imposed sanctions on eight individuals suspected of being responsible for serious human rights violations and undermining the rule of law in Russia, the Council said on Monday in a statement.
Iran yasema itajibu vikali shambulio lolote la Marekani
Iran imeionya Marekani kwamba shambulio lolote litakalofanywa dhidi yake, litajibiwa kwa hatua kali.Iran yaufunga Mlango Bahari wa Hormuz
· Deutsche Welle
Hat Donald Trump seine mächtigste Zollwaffe verloren?
Selbst nach den Maßstäben Donald Trumps war das Jahr 2026 außergewöhnlich unruhig. Die Absetzung des venezolanischen Präsidenten Nicolás Maduro, Drohungen, Grönland zu annektieren, und wiederholte Ankündigungen militärischer Aktionen gegen den Iran sorgten weltweit für Aufsehen. Aber ein Instrument prägte Trumps bei…
· Arthur Sullivan
Nach Zoll-Urteil: Verliert Trump nun seine mächtigste Waffe?
Selbst nach den Maßstäben Donald Trumps war das Jahr 2026 außergewöhnlich unruhig. Die Absetzung des venezolanischen Präsidenten Nicolás Maduro, Drohungen, Grönland zu annektieren, und wiederholte Ankündigungen militärischer Aktionen gegen den Iran sorgten weltweit für Aufsehen. Aber ein Instrument prägte Trumps bei…
· Arthur Sullivan
Iranian diaspora media site suspends broadcasts after threat from Islamic regime
The London-based Persian news site Manoto News was forced to suspend broadcasting on Monday following security threats by the Islamic regime, the news site confirmed.
State Department orders nonessential US diplomats to leave Lebanon as tensions with Iran soar
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at a news conference during the Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting at the State Department, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
· https://apnews.com/author/matthew-lee
Iraq faces political crisis as, months after elections, they still lack clear leadership - analysis
Iraqi politics are in crisis. Months after an election in Iraq, there is still no new prime minister or president. The reason for this is that political parties cannot agree on who to appoint. In addition, US opposition to Nouri al-Maliki, a frontrunner for prime minister, has sparked widespread hand-wringing in Bag…
Futures Slide As Renewed Tariff Turmoil Shakes Global Markets
Stock futures slumped after Trump’s weekend tariff tantrum added uncertainty to American trade policy and was another blow to bullish outlooks for 2026. The Supreme Court’s tariff ruling means a big source of fiscal revenue from 2025 may have to be refunded (although if it is refunded to US consumers, who bore the b…
· Tyler Durden
Iran inavyoweza kujilinda dhidi ya mashambulizi ya Marekani
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'We serve humanity, deliver justice': ICC judges, UN officials decry US sanctions
The standoff between Washington and the International Criminal Court (ICC) has escalated from diplomatic confrontation to personal disruption, as US sanctions now affect the daily lives of several judges and court officials.
‘Our classrooms are empty because the graveyards are full’: Iran’s students on why they are protesting again
As details of the death toll for January’s protests continue to emerge, three students explain why they are resisting a return to normality
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/deepa-parentis
Iran says ready for talks but will defend itself against US aggression
As a new round of talks between the United States and Iran is scheduled to take place in Geneva, Tehran has reiterated that it wants to find a diplomatic solution with the US on its nuclear programme but will defend itself if Washington resorts to military action.
· Al Jazeera Staff
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New protests erupt across Iran's universities
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Iraq and Chevron sign initial deal to develop Lukoil-run West Qurna 2 oilfield
US energy major Chevron signed a framework agreement with Iraq's Basrah Oil Company to develop the West Qurna 2 oilfield in Basra, which was previously run by Russian company Lukoil until it was hampered by international sanctions.
· Sinan Mahmoud
Iraq and Chevron sign initial deal to develop Lukoil-run West Qurna 2 oilfield
Chevron has signed an agreement with Iraq’s Basrah Oil Company to develop the giant West Qurna 2 oilfield, replacing Russia’s Lukoil after its withdrawal from the project under US Treasury sanctions.
· Sinan Mahmoud
Ulaya yahimiza suluhu ya kidiplomasia mzozo wa Iran
Mkuu wa sera za nje wa Umoja wa Ulaya Kaja Kallas ametowa wito wa kuzingatiwa suluhu ya kidiplomasia kuhusu Iran, kabla ya kuanza tena kwa mazungumzo mengine kati ya Iran na Marekani wiki hii.
· Deutsche Welle
Kurdish-Iranian opposition parties form alliance amid tension and protests in Iran
Kurdish parties in Iran on Sunday announced that they were forming a coalition called the Alliance of Political Forces of Iranian Kurdistan, a front opposed to the Islamic Republic as pressure from domestic protests and the US military increases.
· The National
MA Sebut Tarifnya Ilegal, Trump Kehilangan Senjata Andalan?
Tahun 2026 berjalan sangat dinamis bahkan menurut standar Donald Trump sendiri. Mulai dari penggulingan Nicolas Maduro di Venezuela, ancaman Trump mencaplok Greenland, hingga janjinya berulang kali untuk melakukan aksi militer terhadap Iran.
· Arthur Sullivan
Loyalty to IRGC may not be worth the cost of sinking with it when it falls - editorial
As Tehran braces for an increasingly likely direct confrontation with the United States, the Islamic Republic is working urgently across the Middle East to consolidate control over what remains of its “axis of resistance.”
Iran yasema itakutana na Marekani jijini Geneva Alhamisi
Akizungumza na televisheni ya Marekani ya CBS News, Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje wa Iran Abbas Araghchi amesema maelezo ya uwezekano wa makubaliano yanaandaliwa kabla ya mazungumzo mapya kuhusu mpango wa nyuklia wa Tehran. "Ikiwa wanataka kupata suluhu kwa ajili ya mpango wa nyuklia wa amani wa Iran, njia pekee ni diploma…
· Deutsche Welle
Iran, US to talk despite fears of strikes
Iranian officials held out hope for progress toward a deal to forestall fresh conflict when talks with US negotiators resume Thursday, despite a huge build-up o
· Yonhap
Mazungumzo ya Iran na Marekani kuendelea licha ya hofu
Hii ni licha ya Marekani kupeleka manowari zake na ndege za kivita katika Mashariki ya Kati. Akizungumza na televisheni ya Marekani ya CBS News, Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje wa Iran Abbas Araghchi amesema maelezo ya uwezekano wa makubaliano yanaandaliwa kabla ya mazungumzo mapya kuhusu mpango wa nyuklia wa Tehran. Araghch…
· Deutsche Welle
Iran vows revenge will be 'severe' even if US strikes are 'limited'
Iran's response to US attacks would be "severe" even if President Donald Trump orders "limited" military action, Tehran said on Monday.
· The National
'Not an empty threat:' Trump builds military presence as US and Iran's views on talks differ
The US and Iran will hold a third round of talks in Geneva this week. Source: SBS News
· https://www.facebook.com/SBSAustralia/
Are loopholes undermining Australia's support for Ukraine?
Australia has imposed many sanctions against Russia since President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Source: Getty / jasonbenee/Anadolu/Contributor
· https://www.facebook.com/SBSAustralia/
Iran in secret deal with Russia for shoulder-fired missiles: report
Report of a deal for 2,500 advanced anti-aircraft missiles emerges as the US weighs military action against Iran
· Reuters
FT: Иран закупит у России ПЗРК и тысячи переносных ракет
Иран договорился с Россией о закупке 500 мобильных пусковых установок "Верба" и приблизительно 2500 переносных зенитных ракет 9М336 на сумму в 500 млн евро в течение трех лет. Москва и Тегеран подписали соответствующее соглашение еще в декабре 2025 года. Об этом в воскресенье, 22 февраля, сообщает издание Financial …
· Ася Локина
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