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An Iranian psychologist, Seyed Ahmad Seyedabdollahi, posted an English-language video addressing President Donald Trump and urging him to support protesters in Iran. Subsequently, he was arrested by authorities, interrogated, and convicted by the Branch One of the Borujen Revolutionary Court for "engaging in media activities against national security," receiving a seven-month prison sentence. His relatives reported that during his detention, he faced sustained pressure and alleged denial of family contact or legal access.

President Trump is facing trouble on two fronts in the Middle East. Iran is leveraging its perceived strategic advantage by ratcheting up its rhetoric and demands concerning control of the Strait of Hormuz. Furthermore, the Islamic Republic’s leadership is increasing pressure.

President Trump has shifted U.S. strategy toward Iran to systematically weaken the regime's governance and survival capabilities, including intensified military pressure. Iran, supported by Russia and China, is preparing for broader confrontation, while internal factions and potential chaos are highlighted as risks if the regime collapses without a clear successor.

The article discusses the US's lack of a coherent strategy in its conflict with Iran, highlighting President Trump's inconsistent rhetoric ranging from threats of military action to offers of peace. It notes Iran's resilience despite US actions, the depletion of US munitions, and the failure to achieve US objectives such as regime change or halting Iran's nuclear capabilities. The article also mentions Saudi Arabia's push for renewed diplomacy and Pakistan's role as a potential mediator.

The US president faces few good options to exit a war he once said would end swiftly with the Islamic republic’s surrender. Trump is trapped between escalation and an Iran deal on Tehran’s terms.

President Donald Trump stated that his latest offer of talks is Iran's 'last chance' following his decision to cancel what he described as a major attack on the Islamic Republic. The information is reported by Bloomberg.

Iran and its proxy militias are escalating conflict in the Middle East, targeting U.S. allies and global markets to pressure the United States into halting its campaign against the Islamic Republic. The situation threatens a broader war as ceasefire efforts falter.

US President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday after deciding to halt new strikes against the Islamic Republic to pursue a deal. Trump made the statement aboard Air Force One, emphasizing that Iran does not want to be attacked and that talks will start the following afternoon.

Oil prices fell after US President Donald Trump announced new talks with Iran. He had previously called off a planned attack on the Islamic Republic.

President Donald Trump announced that the US will postpone new attacks against Iran after Iran and other Middle Eastern nations informed him they are working on a deal to resolve tensions.

A Reuters investigation found that Iran's Revolutionary Guards used illicit gambling networks to circumvent sanctions, moving $4 billion through betting websites despite gambling being illegal in the Islamic Republic. The operation continued during the war.

Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, emphasized that Egypt's security is 'of utmost importance' to Iran. His statement followed a drone attack on Egypt's Damietta port, with no group claiming responsibility for the incident.

The Islamic Republic publicly executed two Iranian protesters in Isfahan on July 28. Crowds in Alikhani Square chanted anti-police slogans instead of supporting the executions, leading to dispersal by anti-riot units.

President Trump vowed to retaliate against Iran after the Islamic Republic launched a surprise missile attack targeting US troops stationed in Jordan.

The UK is seeking to build a naval coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz as the Middle East conflict expands, with US and Saudi forces striking an Iraqi militant alliance on July 29. The conflict is drawing in Iran's allies, including Yemen, following a lull in direct US attacks on Iran.

Reza Pahlavi, an exiled prince, remains a prominent figure in the opposition against the Islamic Republic, but his efforts have faced criticism from Trump and internal conflict among opponents. His overseas campaign is described as faltering due to these challenges.

US President Donald Trump says there's a good chance a deal can be reached with Iran to end the war. The statement follows stopped airstrikes on the Islamic Republic over the weekend.

Fears of a potential conflict merger between Iran and Ukraine as Kyiv attacks a Caspian Sea weapons ship bound for Russia, with Iran threatening retaliation.

An oil tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine, according to Iran's military-linked state media. Iran reported intercepting six vessels in the past 24 hours.

US intelligence reportedly finds Mojtaba Khamenei more inclined than his father to pursue nuclear weapons. Regime hardliners are seen gaining influence, arguing a nuclear program is necessary to deter future attacks on the Islamic Republic.

Trump states he has not decided on major Iran strikes as Tehran escalates tensions. The Saudi-led coalition attacks Houthi targets in Yemen, the US bombs Islamic Republic sites, and Iran retaliates with regional strikes.

The US military announced Wednesday it was conducting a 12th consecutive night of strikes against Iran. Both sides have increasingly targeted civilian infrastructure during the conflict.

The Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen are threatening to block a key Red Sea shipping route that facilitates 7% of the world’s oil supply, signaling a potential escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict. The move mirrors tactics used by Iran to disrupt critical maritime passages.

Iranian strikes on Jordan have raised tensions with Israel's military in Eilat. The article explores motivations behind Iran and US President Donald Trump's efforts to exclude Israel from the conflict.

President Trump responded to Iranian attacks that killed two US troops in Jordan. The Islamic Republic was accused of launching the deadly attacks.

An Iranian billboard has threatened President Trump, labeling him the Islamic Republic's 'next one' following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. The billboard is part of recent escalations in threats against Trump's life.

The US conducted strikes against Iran for the seventh consecutive night, prompting Iranian forces to launch retaliatory attacks. Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain were attacked by the Islamic Republic, which also reportedly fired a missile at Saudi Arabia, while the Revolutionary Guards targeted ships in Hormuz.

American forces have escalated attacks on Iran, targeting deeper areas within the country. Iran's Islamic Republic reports strikes on its infrastructure as the conflict intensifies.

The US conducted strikes in northern Iran targeting a ship accused of attempting to break the blockade on the Islamic Republic. Iranian officials reported over 35 deaths and more than 300 injuries from the strikes.

The article discusses the ongoing cycle of conflict between the US and Iran, highlighting Iran's strategic leverage through the Strait of Hormuz and skepticism towards Trump's invasion threats following a war launched by the US and Israel that killed Iran's Supreme Leader on the first day.

US president considers targeting the Pickaxe nuclear site as the US conducts its third consecutive night of strikes against Iran. The Islamic Republic launches missile attacks, with the UAE reporting one killed and eight injured after tankers were hit in Hormuz.

Iran is scapegoating the Baha’i minority, accusing members of spying for Israel. Rights groups attribute this to anti-government protests and the war with the US and Israel, leading to arrests of dozens, some without charge.

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Operation Epic Fury, a joint military operation against Iran aimed at overthrowing the Islamic Republic and preventing it from acquiring nuclear weapons.

The US is demanding Iran publicly commit to ceasing attacks in Hormuz and abandoning tolls on ships. Trump administration officials also require Iran to surrender 'nuclear dust' for a deal, citing satellite evidence suggesting the Islamic Republic may be rebuilding nuclear facilities.

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader, has been absent since his appointment following his father's death in February. His absence at the funeral of former leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, without a message, has raised questions during a turbulent period in the Islamic Republic's history.

Iran's Islamic Republic used Ali Khamenei's funeral ceremonies as a strategic display of power to assert control domestically and reinforce Khamenei's image as an anti-imperialist leader internationally. The regime aimed to mobilize large crowds to demonstrate its organizational strength and project a unified front against external adversaries like the United States.

Iranians loyal to the Islamic Republic gathered in Mashhad for the burial of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, with mourners calling for revenge and rejecting compromise with the West. The burial occurred amid ongoing attacks between Iran and the US, and Khamenei's son was notably absent from the ceremony.

Iran is deeply divided over the legacy of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with hard-liners celebrating his funeral as a symbol of resistance while critics highlight decades of repression, sanctions, and economic mismanagement. His death has amplified societal fractures, with supporters viewing him as a martyr and opponents blaming his policies for widespread discontent.

Iran is deeply divided following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled for over three decades. His funeral in Tehran drew massive crowds of supporters, but underlying societal tensions persist due to repression, sanctions, and economic issues. A tech worker in Tehran highlights growing family and national divides, with hard-liners celebrating Khamenei as a martyr while critics blame him for decades of turmoil.

New U.S. strikes on Iran occur during the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. CBS News contributor Masih Alinejad describes the funeral as a 'terrorist summit' in her analysis.