Iran plunged into internet blackout as protests over economy spread nationwide

Iran was plunged into a complete internet blackout on Thursday night as protests over economic conditions spread nationwide, increasing pressure on the country’s leadership.
By The Guardian Jan. 9, 2026

World View: A pantomime crisis, not a real war

Then the United States would feel obliged to save Israel from the evil Iranians, and all that ugly stuff in Gaza would just fade into the background.
By Gwynne Dyer Apr. 19, 2024

Meta's Oversight Board tells company to allow 'death to Khamenei' posts

Meta's (META.O) Oversight Board on Monday overturned the company's decision to remove a Facebook post that used the slogan "death to Khamenei" to criticize the Iranian leader.
By Reuters Feb. 15, 2023

Iran: All options are bad

He may even believe that (he doesn’t get out much), but either way the die is cast. In order to overthrow the regime that the younger generation now reject, they will have to fight it.
By Gwynne Dyer Oct. 28, 2022