Iran strikes delayed as Trump aides and Israel raise concerns "Everyone knows the president keeps his finger over the button." Axios · Jan 15
Iran protests appear to slow under weight of brutal crackdown At least 2,637 people have been killed in the unrest, with Iranian authorities saying they have ‘no plan’ to execute protesters The Guardian - UK · Jan 15
The largest US base in the Middle East starts evacuations as Trump’s Iran threats force personnel to flee Something is coming. We Got This Covered · Jan 15
Iran: how the Islamic Republic uses internet shutdowns as a tool of repression When a protest by angry traders about what they see as the Islamic Republic’s poor handling of the economy morphed into a national uprising across Iran, the authorities moved quickly to shut down the internet. It’s a tactic the regime has used before. Closing down communications makes it harder for… The Conversation · Jan 15
Gulf states and Turkey warned Trump strikes on Iran could lead to major conflict US allies’ lobbying appears to have helped persuade president to hold off for now on military assault The Guardian - UK · Jan 15
Dark vessels: how Russia steers clear of Western sanctions with a shadow fleet A shadow fleet of almost 1,000 ageing tankers – totalling 18.5 percent of global capacity – has been used since 2022 to dodge Western oil sanctions. These flag-hopping vessels with opaque ownership and frequent name changes ferry crude oil to Chinese "teapot" refineries from states including Russia, Venezuela and Iran. Radio France Internationale · Jan 15
I know the terrible cost of speaking out in Iran – and I beg the world to stand with those speaking out now Survivors of the regime like me are reliving our nightmares as brave Iranians fight for their freedom. They say they have nothing to lose but their chains, says women’s rights activist and torture survivor Nasrin Parvaz The Guardian - UK · Jan 15
Crude Oil Prices Sink as Geopolitical Risks Ease in Iran February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is down -2.82 (-4.56%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is down -0.0506 (-2.76%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are falling sharply today as geopolitical risks in Iran subsided after President Trump signaled he may hold off on attacking Iran for now, after... Barchart · Jan 15
Stocks Supported by Strength in Chip Makers and US Economic News The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.49%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.75%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.07%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.53%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Jan 15
US sanctions Iranian officials accused of repressing protests against the government The U.S. is imposing new sanctions on Iranian officials accused of repressing protests against Iran’s theocratic government The Independent UK · Jan 15
Iran state TV broadcasts Trump threat with picture of Butler assassination attempt: ‘This time it won’t miss’ The broadcaster shared the threatening sign being carried at a funeral for security forces killed in the widespread anti-regime protests in Iran The Independent UK · Jan 15
Trump Insider Warns Iran of Imminent Strike as Regime Blinks on Mass Hangings Trump insider warns Iran of imminent strike as regime halts mass hangings amid global outrage. International Business Times UK · Jan 15
Stock Indexes Rally on Chip Demand Optimism The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.55%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.00%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.50%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Jan 15
Iran State TV Throws Threats To Assassinate Trump: 'This Time, The Bullet Won't Miss' Iran issues a chilling threat to Trump with a graphic from his assassination attempt amid escalating tensions, military movements, and ongoing protests in Iran. International Business Times UK · Jan 15
Reason · Jan 15 Heating Up Plus: School integration, retribution for Iran, death to credentialism, and more...
Euronews · Jan 15 Russia remains mostly silent on Iran protests as military cooperation continues It took the Kremlin nearly two weeks of protests in Iran to say "no third party" can change the fundamental nature of relations between Iran and Russia. In an Euronews interview, political analyst and Iran expert Nikita Smagin explains Moscow-Tehran ties.
Euronews · Jan 15 Watch the video: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — who are they? The IRGC is estimated to be a force of 150,000 elite troops, backed by a 600,000-strong Basij paramilitary network. In return for their loyalty, Tehran grants them a massive gold chest: a budget estimated at $6 to $9 billion, nearly double that of the regular army.
International Business Times UK · Jan 15 US Personnel Advised To Evacuate Qatar Bases As Iran Airspace Closure Sparks Panic Iran suddenly closes airspace amid escalating US tensions and brutal crackdown on protests. Military bases evacuate as diplomatic talks intensify.
Latin Times · Jan 15 Rand Paul Opposes U.S. Attacks Against Iran: 'I Don't Think It Will Help The Situation, It Will Make It Worse' Republican Sen. Rand Paul criticized the possibility that the U.S. will conduct strikes in Iran, saying that even though "our well wishing should be with them," foreign military action could backfire.
Euronews · Jan 15 Water shortages, blackouts and air pollution: How environmental damage fuelled Iran's protests Iran’s protests are often framed as economic, political or ideological. Yet a deeper ecological crisis is eroding the fabric of society.
International Business Times UK · Jan 15 Musk Offers Free Starlink in Iran, Where Using It Can Get Citizens Executed Elon Musk just made Starlink free in Iran. The catch: using it for anything the regime considers 'anti-state' carries the death penalty.
The Conversation · Jan 15 Iran protests: Trump stalls on US intervention leaving an uncertain future for a bitterly divided nation – expert Q&A A US intervention in Iran appeared imminent this week. US and UK troops were pulled out of several bases around the Middle East, US military assets had been moved into position and the US president, Donald Trump, had reassured protesters on the streets of Iran that “help is on its…
Euronews · Jan 15 EU's Kallas set to present fresh sanctions on Iran imminently after crackdown on protesters New package builds on an extensive sanctions regime against Iran, centred on travel bans and asset freezes over serious human rights abuses. The new measures will be presented as soon as today by foreign policy chief Kallas.
International Business Times · Jan 15 Trump Sends Missile-Armed Destroyers To Middle East Following Iran Execution Plans Trump orders USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group to Persian Gulf as Iran pauses executions of detained protesters following military threats and Operation Midnight Hammer precedent.
The Independent UK · Jan 15 How Iran’s internet blackout is quietly affecting your social media feed | Debunked Iran’s internet blackout is impacting news algorithms and our social media feeds, an internet watchdog has warned.