While the world watches Iran's standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, a brutal internal crackdown is intensifying. Women face mass arrests, political prisoners are being executed, and families of the dead are being silenced. Here's what's happening inside Iran.

Inside Iran's crackdown at home: Women arrested, protesters executed amid the war

We examine the intricate technological vulnerabilities of the non-stealth F-15E Strike Eagle against Iran's heavily fortified, multi-layered air defense networks, including the formidable Russian S-300 and the highly lethal indigenous Bavar-373.

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Iran hanged a young musician on Wednesday for the January protests. Amirhossein Hatami was accused of waging war against God and acting on behalf of the United States and Israel. Activists say four more men could be executed soon.

Iran executes 18-year-old musician for waging 'war against God', four more moved to solitary confinement

Will Iran treat anti-war protesters as enemies during the conflict with the US and Israel? Iran’s police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan warned that anyone supporting Tehran’s adversaries will be viewed as an “enemy of the state.”

Why is the regime issuing this warning now? Scroll down to read.

‘Hand on the trigger’: Iran vows to treat anti-war protesters as ‘enemies of the state’

Iran marked the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution with protesters burning a ‘Baal’ effigy featuring Trump and anti-Israel symbolism in Tehran.

Iranian demonstrators torch ‘Baal’ statue on 47th Islamic revolution anniversary and chant 'death to Israel'

Trump urged continued Iran talks during his Feb 11 meeting with Netanyahu, while warning of tough action if no deal is reached. Netanyahu stressed Israel’s security concerns. Iran signaled openness to nuclear curbs for sanctions relief but said its missile program is non-negotiable.

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An Iranian doctor has claimed that the regime is killing patients in their hospital beds, while they are still attached to machines, tubes and catheters. He claims doctors are being prevented from treating them, and being followed around.

Iran killing patients on hospital beds, punishing medical staff for treating them, doctor claims

Well-known Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has extended support to the anti-government protests that took place in Iran last month. Thousands of protestors were killed owing to clashes with the security forces. 

Iran filmmaker Jafar Panahi fears Iranians' interests will be 'sacrificed' in US talks

One of the well-known faces of Iranian cinema, actress Elnaz Shakerdoust, has annouced she would not never work in Iran as a mark of protest over the recent deadly crackdown on protests in the country. 

Actress Elnaz Shakerdoust vows not to act again in Iran after protest crackdown

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei blamed the US and Zionists for recent unrest, saying Trump’s remarks encouraged riots. He said shopkeepers withdrew once violence began, warned against US interference, as Iran signals readiness for renewed nuclear talks.

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Mockery of Tehran protest victims on Iran’s state TV sparked nationwide fury, after a host joked about storing bodies in refrigerators, prompting backlash and removal of Ofogh TV’s director.

'What type of refrigerator do you think Iran keeps bodies in?': Mockery of Tehran protest victims on TV sparks fury

Iranian protester Erfan Soltani, arrested during anti-government protests and feared to face execution, has been released on bail, according to AFP. His case drew global attention amid Iran’s crackdown, rising protests, and escalating Iran-US tensions over regime change and a nuclear deal.

Iran releases protester Erfan Soltani on bail days after global outrage over reported death sentence

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday said that the recent anti-government protests were an attempt by the United States and Israel to orchestrate “a coup” in Iran.

Iran declares European armies ‘terrorist groups’; Khamenei terms protests a coup attempt

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told Iran’s president that Saudi Arabia will not permit its airspace or territory to be used for military action against Iran and backs dialogue. The UAE has taken a similar stance

After UAE, Saudi Arabia bars attack on Iran from its territory: What options does Trump have as allies step back

At an Iowa rally, Donald Trump said another US “armada” is moving toward Iran after deploying the USS Abraham Lincoln, urging Tehran to make a deal. As Israel warned Iran of severe retaliation, Hezbollah, Houthis and Iraqi militias threatened escalation, deepening regional tensions.

'I hope they make a deal': Trump says 'another beautiful armada' floating towards Iran: US to attack soon?

Iran is quietly killing protesters in jail, according to reports, after halting a public execution. Kimia Alizadeh, an Iranian-born Olympic athlete, says that a lawyer in Tehran told her people are being massacred in jails without any trial.

Iran quietly executing protesters in jail and passing off deaths as 'killed in protests', activists claim

Iran protests intensify as a report claims over 36,000 demonstrators killed and internet services disrupted for more than 400 hours. 

Iran protest: Over 36,000 demonstrators killed, internet remains disrupted for 400 hrs, claims report

In an Iranian city on January 8, forces burned protesters alive and shot those who tried to escape. Activists have termed the horrific crime “Iran’s Holocaust”. A haunting image of a pile of abandoned shoes of those killed is sending chills through netizens.

Chilling image shows pile of shoes outside historic Iranian bazaar where protesters were burned alive

Hackers disrupted Iranian state TV broadcasts amid nationwide protests, airing messages backing exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi and urging security forces to side with the people. The incident comes as rights groups report over 4,000 protester deaths and amid speculation over possible US action

'You don't have much time left': Iran State TV hacked, message urges security forces to side with people

Iran FM Abbas Araghchi criticised the World Economic Forum after his Davos invitation was cancelled over Iran protests. He accused WEF of double standards, alleging Israeli officials were still welcomed despite Gaza killings, calling the move politically driven.

'Blatant double standard': Iran blames 'Israel and US proxies' for Davos snub, links protest to 'genocide of Palestinians'

This was after an advocacy group urged it to do so. In a post on X, the WEF confirmed that Abbas Araghchi would not be permitted to attend the five-day event.

Iran not allowed to attend Davos summit in Switzerland after thousands died in nationwide protests

Two people, including a child, who were detained in the city of Kermanshah in western Iran, told the Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) that they were sexually molested by riot police during the detention.



Security forces sexually assault Iranian protesters, including teenager, in custody: Human Rights group

Thousands protested in Los Angeles and New York against Iran’s leadership, calling for regime change, as Norway-based Iran Human Rights reported nearly 3,500 protesters killed. Trump urged new leadership, while Iran warned any attack against Khamenei would mean war.

‘Regime change in Iran’: Thousands protest against Iranian leadership in Los Angeles, New York – PICS

Iran's super-rich escaped to Turkey as protests against the regime raged, reports suggest. They were spotted at a nightclub in Van by Telegraph reporters, who talked to some of them. He said they feel safe here and spend a lot of money. 

Iran's super-rich partied in Turkey nightclub as thousands died in anti-regime protests: Report

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