Ukraine recognized the IRGC as a terrorist organization – Zelensky
Ukraine has taken a step that directly affects the security not only of Eastern Europe but also of the Middle East. The country’s authorities have recognized the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization — at the state level and without reservations. Now it would be “decent” for Israel to recognize Putin […]
Iran without illusions: why Israel and Ukraine are fighting the same war
When Israel talks about Iran, it is not about theoretical risks or analysts’ hypotheses. It is about an adversary. A state that has been building military infrastructure around Israel for years, openly threatens its destruction, and arms those who are already fighting. For Ukrainian society, Iran long remained something distant. A background. A regional problem […]
Iran on the brink: US intelligence records the weakest position of the regime since the revolution
The end of 2025 became a moment for Iran when internal tension went beyond the usual limits. The mass protests that swept across the country affected not only large cities but also regions that for many years were considered an unconditional support of the government. This caused concern in government circles, and in Washington — […]
Free Iran and the World After the Ayatollahs: What Will Change Globally
This text is a retelling and adaptation of an article from The Next Move dated January 22, 2026. The editorial team gathered opinions from authors in different countries to show that the protests in Iran are not an internal crisis but an event with direct global consequences. Since the end of December, Iran has been […]
Zelensky’s Davos Manifesto: Why His Words Stirred Iranian Social Media
Volodymyr Zelensky’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January 2026 unexpectedly became one of the most discussed topics among the Iranian opposition and diaspora. The reason was not the overall tone of the speech, but a specific thought, formulated extremely harshly: if a regime that suppresses protests with blood survives and remains […]
On the risks of destabilizing Iran: why the “fear of collapse” holds the regime and where Israel is in this story
The Wall Street Journal this week described Iran as a country where internal cracks have long been part of the political structure, rather than a “temporary problem.” The focus is not on Tehran’s foreign policy, but on what is happening inside: social fatigue, regional inequality, a multinational structure, and the chronic question of what will […]
Washington increases pressure: US aircraft carrier heads to the Middle East amid Iranian crisis
The strengthening of the US military presence in the Middle East coincided with discussions in the White House about possible scenarios of action against Iran. This is not about symbolic steps, but about a real redistribution of forces that expands the military options of the administration. Decisions are being made against the backdrop of ongoing […]
Iran on the Brink: What Lies Behind Abbas Araghchi’s Resonant Statements
Amid the ongoing internal crisis in Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made bold statements in an interview with the program Special Report. The conversation went far beyond diplomatic protocol and touched on several sensitive topics — from mass protests and accusations against Israel to the country’s missile and nuclear programs. The speech came at a […]
Shield for Ayatollahs: How Moscow Helps Tehran Hold On Amid Protests and What Israel Should Already Be Thinking About
In Israel, the events in Iran are not viewed as an abstract “foreign revolution.” Here, there is a clear understanding of what happens when a regime decides to hold on at any cost. Israelis see in the Iranian protests not only a fight for freedom of speech or economic demands — they recognize familiar signs: […]
Pause before the strike: why Trump is in no hurry to start a war with Iran
The President of the USA, Donald Trump, changed his mind — or at least stated that he changed his mind — about striking Iran. At least, at this stage. The formal explanation sounds simple: the killings of protesters have “ceased,” and executions have been canceled. The problem is that this version directly contradicts the data […]
Iran under street pressure: Lindsey Graham’s statement and new signals from Washington
American Senator Lindsey Graham made a strong statement on the situation in Iran, noting that protest activity in the country continues despite official authorities’ claims of “stabilization.” According to him, reports of deaths and injuries among demonstrators are of particular concern. Graham emphasized that violence against protest participants does not cease. In his view, the […]
Fifth day without network: internet shutdown in Iran increases the country’s isolation
In Iran, a large-scale communication shutdown continues — the internet and international telephone communication have been unavailable for the fifth consecutive day. The restrictions were introduced against the backdrop of mass protests that began at the end of December 2025 and have affected almost the entire territory of the country. The first disruptions were recorded […]
Missiles worth billions: what Western intelligence learned about Iran’s military supplies to Russia — Bloomberg, and what Tehran might have received in return
Western security sources estimate the volume of Iranian supplies for the Russian army in the war against Ukraine at about 2.7–3 billion dollars solely for missile nomenclature. This involves hundreds of ballistic and anti-aircraft missiles, as well as kamikaze drones and associated technologies, which became part of Russian military logistics after the start of the […]
How Iran, with the help of Russia and China, “blinded” Starlink: protests, military jamming, and a new vulnerability of satellite internet
In Iran, amid mass protests, a sharp disruption in the operation of Starlink has been recorded: according to Iran Wire and specialized observers, a way to block the satellite internet signal has been found within the country. Simultaneously, the authorities have shut down international and domestic communication networks, including satellite access services, to limit the […]
Iran on the brink: rising protest casualties and harsh signals to the world
The escalation of protests in Iran is reaching a new level and increasingly affecting not only the internal situation in the country but also the regional and international agenda. According to human rights organizations, the number of deaths has already reached 116 people, and about 2600 protest participants have been detained. The Iranian authorities are […]
Iranian protests and the war in Ukraine: why the collapse of the ayatollah regime could hit Russia
The potential fall of the ayatollah regime in Iran could significantly alter the balance of power around the war in Ukraine — primarily because Iran has long been not just a political partner for Moscow, but a working “rear” for arms and sanctions evasion. This is discussed in an analysis by RBC-Ukraine about the wave […]
Ukraine has officially condemned the violence of the Iranian authorities against protesters and called on the international community for decisive action.
Ukraine called on the international community to increase pressure on the Iranian regime due to violence against protesters and parallel support for Russia’s war against Ukraine. This was stated on January 10, 2025, by the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andriy Sybiha, linking internal repression in Iran and external aggression as […]
“Ukraine is being used by Europe as a pretext against Iran,” complained the Russian ambassador in Tehran.
January 6, 2026 the ambassador of the Russian Federation in Iran Alexey Dedov stated in an interview with the Iranian agency ISNA that the accusations against Tehran regarding participation in the war against Ukraine are allegedly used by Europe only as a pretext for pressure on Iran. In this version of events, Ukraine is not […]
Operation in the Bedroom: How the Arrest of Nicolás Maduro Triggered the Largest Political Collapse in Venezuela and Alarmed “Allies”
Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were sleeping in their bedroom on January 3, 2025, until they were awakened by American special forces. As of now, this episode is considered the starting point of one of the most high-profile special operations in recent years, which has already changed the political configuration not only in […]
Protests in Iran: Is escalation to war in the Middle East possible?
Anti-government protests in Iran, the largest since 2022, have been ongoing for several days and go beyond the usual surges of discontent. Donald Trump publicly stated the possibility of US intervention in case of force being used against demonstrators. In response, the entourage of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warns of the risk of large-scale […]