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The devastating series of strikes that Israel and America launched against Iran and its nuclear programme seven months ago weakened the Islamic Republic’s rulers, both at home and abroad. As protests spread to more than 100 cities and towns across every province in Iran,
Iran’s unrest comes as Trump flexes US muscles internationally, having ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, and discussing acquiring Greenland by purchase or force. Alan Eyre, a former US diplomat and Iran expert, thought it unlikely the protests would topple the establishment.
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What is happening in Iran? Internet blackout and Israel blamed after widespread anti-regime protests
A statement from the group reads: “Live metrics show Iran is now in the midst of a nationwide internet blackout; the incident follows a series of escalating digital censorship measures targeting protests across the country and hinders the public's right to communicate at a critical moment.”
Iran has executed a man convicted of spying for Israeli Mossad. A report by the official IRNA news agency Wednesday identifies the man as Ali Ardestani, saying he relayed sensitive information to Mossad officers in return for financial rewards in the form of cryptocurrencies.
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Iran warns U.S. against strikes as activists say death toll in crackdown climbs to at least 538
Iran’s parliament speaker warns that the U.S. military and Israel could be 'legitimate targets,' possibly in a preemptive attack, if the U.S. strikes Iran over ongoing protests.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian claims that foreign actors, including Israel and the United States, are sending terrorists disguised as protesters to destabilize the regime.
Iran has warned that if it’s attacked, American assets in the region — where it has deep commercial ties and tens of thousands of troops stationed — and Israel will be “legitimate targets for us.”
Israel and Germany on Sunday signed a security cooperation agreement in Jerusalem, particularly against the "threat posed by Iran and its allies", according to a statement from the Israeli Prime Minister's office. The declaration "anchors Germany's deep commitment to the security of the State of Israel", as per the statement, AFP reported.