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US begins deportation of Iranian nationals in first since protests broke out, CNN reports

The Trump administration deported 14 Iranians to Iran on Sunday, the first such flight since nationwide protests erupted, as rights groups warn of severe risks facing returnees.

Iranian Americans march across Lafayette Park during a candlelight vigil outside the White House, January 16, 2026
A match ball is seen in front of a Pride flag during the round 21 A-League Women's match between Newcastle Jets and Western United at No.2 Sportsground, on March 30, 2025, in Newcastle, Australia.

FIFA-Iran LGBTQ+ game, Ben-Gvir sparks outrage with noose pin - December 8, 2025

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a signed hat reading 'Trump was right about everything' from US President Donald Trump

Netanyahu and Trump's meeting: a potential game changer for the Middle East - opinion

President-elect Donald Trump in front of a chessboard (illustrative).

Trump’s golden opportunity to checkmate Iran and stabilize the Middle East - opinion


BRICS showcases non-Western world order emerging - analysis

The expansion of BRICS into countries that are close to the West shows how many states are hedging their bets on this non-western group of powerful economies.

 Putin Confirms BRICS Developing Independent Payment System with Potential Gold-Backed Currency

As Biden supports 'Trans Day of Visibility,' Iran cracks down on the LGBT community

Iran, which has continuously cracked down on LGBTQ+ rights, has used gender-affirming surgery as a way to enforce heteronormativity on the gay community.

 Thousands participate in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Tel Aviv, on June 8, 2023.

Did Saudi Arabia tell Iran it must stop its regional weapons shipments?

As tensions between Israel and Hamas continue to escalate, concerns are mounting over the potential spread of the conflict in the region.

 Mohammed bin Salman and Iran's President Raisi

UK Muslim student org hosts IRGC talks calling for war on Jews

IRGC leaders have encouraged violence against and parroted conspiracies regarding Jews. The talks have reached tens of thousands of people.

 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander-in-Chief Major General Hossein Salami speaks during a parliament meeting in Tehran, Iran, January 22, 2023.

Iranian IRGC-linked account says it will kill Israeli LGBTQ+ community members

The IRGC-linked group wrote on Telegram: "March of homosexuals in the occupied holy Al Quds city. After killing these impure [homosexuals], where should we bury them?"

 People take part in a rally marking the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 3, 2021.

Uranium, missiles or weaponization: Where does Iran go from here? - analysis

Iran is now approaching a kind of “what’s next” issue. Where does it go from here? Let’s look at the recent news. 

 A missile is launched during an annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran

Iran marks 44th anniversary of revolution as online hackers interrupt state TV coverage

Hackers interrupted a national broadcast, calling for death to the dictator.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during the 33rd anniversary of the death of the leader of Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, at Khomeini's shrine in southern Tehran, Iran June 4, 2022.

Could a new Iran deal increase Iran’s drone export threat? - analysis

If Tehran can get sanctions relief via the Iran deal, it believes it could seriously leverage the missile and drone industry for export.  

 A drone is seen during an Iranian Army exercise dubbed 'Zulfiqar 1400', in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman, Iran, November, 2021

Iran arrests lesbian for 'supporting homosexuality'

The state‘s Sharia law system imposes the death penalty on same-sex relations.

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'Outspoken Middle East' platform opens to advance LGBTQ+ rights

An Iranian gay man said "The junior soldiers were shouting we would all be executed tomorrow.”

The rainbow flag, commonly known as the gay pride flag or LGBT pride flag, is seen during the first Gay Pride parade in Skopje, North Macedonia June 29, 2019