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Russia’s shadow war looks set to ramp up in 2026

Europe may be about to witness an increase in Russian-backed attacks targeted at the private sector. Triggered by multiple setbacks across different theatres of operation – Venezuela, Iran, to name a few – experts believe that the Kremlin may resort to stabs at Europe’s soft

UN rights office says hundreds killed in Iran protests

By Emma Farge GENEVA, Jan 13 (Reuters) - The U.N. human rights chief said on Tuesday that he was "horrified" by mounting violence by Iran's security forces against peaceful protesters, with the U.N. citing its own sources as saying that hundreds have been killed so far. The

Trump's Iran tariff threat risks reopening China rift

By Joe Cash BEIJING, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's threat to slap a 25% tariff on countries that trade with Iran risks reopening old wounds with Beijing, Tehran's top partner, challenging Chinese leader Xi Jinping's global image and resolve to defend China's commercial

The Left Is Losing the Plot on Iran

Millions of Iranians have spent every day of the last two weeks protesting against the Islamic Republic—and against the 47 years of oppression they have had to endure. The situation is dire: The regime has shut off the internet in the hopes that it might violently crack down