Internal security

November 4, 2026 | Janatan Sayeh |

Iran’s Civic Movement Regains Momentum, but the Regime’s Repression Apparatus Endures

Amid the Islamic Republic’s neither-war-nor-peace standoff with the United States and Israel, scattered demonstrations against the regime are gradually increasing — from roughly 30 in May to 90 in...

Insights
March 27, 2026 | Janatan Sayeh |

US-Israeli strikes continue as talks over Strait of Hormuz stall and Iran intensifies internal crackdown

The US and Israel continued strikes across Iran over the last week, including precision hits on military sites, industrial facilities, and urban areas, alongside applying pressure on Tehran over the Strait...

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