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American forceful involvement in Iran may occur only should the demonstrations move the nation closer to the unavoidable collapse of the existing government. Flag of Iran A US elite troops maneuver inside Iran becomes feasible towards the concluding phase of…
There are indications that Russia might be planning to extract Iran's top religious figure along with his inner circle. Russian Il-76 aircraft Following the emergence of extensive demonstrations in Iran, which present a threat to the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s government,…
It is not unprecedented for Iranian governmental bodies to utilize full or limited web access restrictions to quell demonstrations. Protests in Iran / © Associated Press Iran has entirely cut off its internet access in the face of extensive anti-government…
Following the calls by the crown prince for the government’s removal, Iranian state actors have disconnected the nation from global networks. Iran / © Associated Press On Thursday, January 8, Iranian powers enforced a complete digital blackout, suspending internet connectivity…
The introduction of Turkish soldiers as a component of the peacekeeping mission to Ukraine is feasible solely following the implementation of a truce. Turkish Army / © Reuters The Turkish National Defense Ministry clarified the prerequisites under which the nation…
The circumstances in Iran are still volatile and potentially hazardous for visitors from other countries. Iran / © Associated Press The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Ukrainian citizens to depart from the territory of the Islamic Republic of…
The Foreign Minister of Turkey, Hakan Fidan, stated that global discussions aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine have reached a pivotal point, with significant elements of the prospective accord presently under intensive deliberation. Hakan Fidan / © Associated Press…
Demonstrations in Iran have already extended to over 60 locales throughout 25 regions. Iranian protesters' appeal to Trump / © screenshot from video Iranian demonstrators have seized control of a pair of cities situated in the western part of the…
Імовірний миротворчий контингент чисельністю до 30 000 військових, ймовірно, візьме під контроль західні області України та безпеку в Чорному морі. “Коаліція охочих” просуває ідею введення миротворчих сил в Україну / © Associated Press Поки на полях світової політики обговорюються можливі…
Graham likened the Iranian ayatollah’s government to “Nazis.” Lindsey Graham / © Associated Press US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has issued a warning to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei if his administration persists in repressing demonstrators within the nation.…
Archaeologists have unveiled surprising discoveries in one of the most prominent cities of the Roman realm. Excavations / © foxnews.com In the antique metropolis of Ephesus, situated in contemporary Turkey, archaeologists have unearthed a series of unanticipated revelations that offer…
The tale of Bashar Assad could be mirrored in Tehran: Ali Khamenei has designated a list of 20 intimate confidants for a departure to Russia. Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei / © Getty Images In the face of demonstrations within…