Why Iran’s economy is in free-fall despite steady oil exports
Iran’s economy is sliding into deeper crisis as a collapsing rial, runaway inflation, sanctions and structural weaknesses overwhelm limited relief from oil exports.
Iran’s economy is sliding into deeper crisis as a collapsing rial, runaway inflation, sanctions and structural weaknesses overwhelm limited relief from oil exports.
Iran has repeatedly faced protest waves over the past 17 years, but the regime has survived each time by relying on a vast, ruthless security apparatus that crushes dissent through intimidation, violence and fear, with no major defections from the security forces so far.
Analysts say Elon Musk’s online interventions, including changing Iran’s flag on X, may offer symbolic encouragement but are unlikely to significantly affect protests amid severe internet restrictions.
Scientists are developing early biocomputers using human brain cells, but while the technology shows limited adaptive abilities, ethical and regulatory questions remain unresolved as research and commercialization accelerate.
Israeli religious figures are increasingly invoking ancient Jewish texts and prayers in response to Iran’s deepening protest crisis, widespread internet blackout, and rising regional tensions.
The U.S. Embassy in Caracas issued an urgent security alert Saturday directing all Americans in Venezuela to leave immediately as armed militias known as colectivos reportedly set up roadblocks to search vehicles for evidence of U.S. citizenship.
Trump’s aggressive actions abroad and renewed rhetoric have prompted Canada to reassess long-ignored threats to its sovereignty, as analysts warn economic and political pressure from the U.S. could pose serious risks.
Iran’s leadership has placed missile facilities on high alert and enforced a nationwide internet blackout as deadly anti-government protests escalate, drawing warnings from President Trump and international concern over a possible violent crackdown.
Six people, including a child, were killed in a family-related shooting spree in eastern Mississippi, with authorities confirming a suspect is in custody and facing multiple murder charges.
A Venezuelan guard claims US forces used a mysterious, possibly directed-energy weapon during the raid that captured Nicolás Maduro, though US officials have not verified the account.