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- US opens new air defense operations cell at Qatar base that Iran targeted in retaliatory attack - U.S. opens new air defense cell at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar amid Iran tensions, enhancing regional missile defense cooperation across Middle East.
- Iran regime faces 'beginning of the end' as exiled crown prince sees 'golden opportunity' - Iran unrest signals "beginning of the end" for Islamic regime, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi tells Fox News, calling pressures on leadership a "golden opportunity."
- Trump has three strike options that would aid the protesters and devastate Iran - Military options against Iran include strikes on ballistic missile sites and Shahed drone factories as Trump warns of hitting 'levels never seen before' if US troops attacked.
- Iranians able to make some international calls as internet remains blocked amid protests - Iranians could make phone calls abroad after a communications blackout during a crackdown on anti-regime protests, but internet and text messaging remain restricted.
- Pope Leo XIV calls out jihadist violence, warns ‘Orwellian-style’ ideology is eroding free speech in the West - Pope Leo XIV warns woke ideology is undermining free speech in the West, calling out "Orwellian-style language" that excludes non-conforming voices.
- Trump announces 'final' 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran regime - President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all trade with countries that continue doing business with Iran, calling the order "final and conclusive" in a Truth Social post.
- Trump’s Iran briefing may be ‘deception campaign’ to mask moves already underway, expert says - Security expert suggests Trump may use "deception" tactics ahead of Iran briefing as protests escalate and regime allegedly kills more than 500 demonstrators.
- Iran’s ‘distinctive’ drone deployment sees death toll soar amid violent protests - Iran allegedly deploys drones amid nationwide protests as Human Rights Activists News Agency reports at least 544 confirmed deaths and over 10,000 arrests.
- Iran's collapse or survival hinges on one choice inside the Revolutionary Guard - Iran faces unprecedented crisis as nationwide protests challenge Islamic Republic's survival, with IRGC and Basij loyalty becoming decisive factors.
- Protester scales Iranian Embassy in London, tears down regime flag, hoists pre-revolution symbol - Dramatic scenes in London as protester reportedly scales Iran's embassy, tears down regime flag and replaces it with pre-1979 one.