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Iran's Supreme Leader warns of internal divisions threatening the regime, undermined resilience

Khamenei called for national unity in the face of those threats and said any action that created pessimism or frustration among the public amounted to helping the enemy.

A woman walks next to a banner with a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, May 8, 2026.
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks to the press in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 3, 2026.

Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire, as Trump claims Iran deal could be reached by weekend

A mourner attends the funeral of a commander from Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah armed group who was killed in what they called a "Zionist attack" in the Syrian capital Damascus on Friday, during a funeral in Baghdad, Iraq September 22, 2024.

Iran-backed militias in Iraq signal move to place weapons under state control amid US pressure

Members of Iran's national soccer team attend a farewell ceremony ahead of their departure to the 2026 World Cup in Tehran, Iran, May 13, 2026.

Iran to play its final World Cup warm-up match behind closed doors, head to Mexico on Saturday


UK charity regulator allowing Islamist, Iran-backed hate to spread, victims say - report

Survivors of Islamist terror attacks accused Britain’s charity watchdog of moving too slowly against organizations alleged to platform extremists and Iranian-linked propaganda.

Text reading "7 July 2005 Opposite this Place A Bus Was Bombed Killing" is displayed on the memorial to victims of the London Bombing in Tavistock Square on June 02, 2025 in London; illustrative.

Iran’s digital divide: Iranians without internet suffering from isolation, depression - study

Nearly every interviewee spoken to by Filterbaan mentioned wanting to leave Iran, in part due to the internet ban as part of a wider crackdown on personal freedom.

An online teacher, Nazafarin, works on her laptop at home, after a nationwide internet shutdown since January 8, 2026, following Iran's protests, in Tehran, Iran, January 24, 2026.

Trump says he will wait for right answer, seven soldiers injured in southern Lebanon

US Treasury removes UN's Albanese from sanctions list • Trump-Netanyahu reportedly hold 'firey' phone call on Iran ceasefire talks • 'Post' talks to hi-tech IDF unit defending against Iran, Hezbollah

US President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up after disembarking Air Force One following his trip to China at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, May 15, 2026.

Iran hosts mass weddings for couples who signed up for ‘self-sacrifice’ in war against Israel

Those who signed up for the “self-sacrifice” scheme have agreed to carry out actions like forming human chains around power stations.

A Shia Muslim cleric arrives as a groom with his bride with other couples at a public mass wedding ceremony at Imam Hossein Square in Tehran on May 18, 2026.

Europol intercepts tens-of-thousands of incidents tied to IRGC-related terrorist content

The IRGC, designated a terrorist group by the EU in February, had created an online presence to spread propaganda, recruit supporters, and raise funds.

This general view shows the exterior of the European Union (EU) police agency Europol headquarters in The Hague on March 28, 2026.

How the Iranian regime ensures civilians bear the burden of its war against the US, Israel

The regime’s process has ensured that only those who subscribe to Velayat-e Faqih and demonstrate commitment to the state religion are eligible for opportunities that provide financial stability.

Women hold Iran's national flags during an anti-US and Israel protest at the Hafte Tir Square in Tehran on May 17, 2026.

Explosions heard in Iran's Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz, cause unknown, news agency says

Explosions were heard on Qeshm Island, where air defenses had been triggered, and pro-regime protesters chanted against Israel and the UAE, following US warnings of possible strikes.

An illustrative map indicating the location of Qeshm Island between the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s parliament to vote on bill offering €50 million reward for killing Trump, Netanyahu

The bill, titled  “Reciprocal action by military and security forces of the Islamic Republic,” is one of several pieces of legislation aimed at formalizing the threats made by the regime.

US President Donald Trump as he points while delivering remarks about health care costs and affordability from an auditorium on the White House campus in Washington, DC, US, May 18, 2026.

Trump says Iran war will end 'very quickly’ amid reports of planted mines in Strait

Little progress in US-Iran negotiations, say mediators • Bessent urges stronger sanctions on Tehran • Iran "first domino" in atomic weapon-seeking countries, says Vance

US President Donald Trump takes questions from the press during a healthcare affordability event in the South Court Auditorium of The White House in Washington, DC, on May 18, 2026.

Iran regime 'incapable of change' post-war, expert says

Khosro Isfahani examines Iran’s divided opposition, the IRGC’s growing grip on power, and the reach of Tehran’s influence networks abroad.

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, attends a meeting in Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2016.