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Iran risks renewed protests as citizens reach 'breaking point' amid war-stricken economy

Over 40% of Iran's population lives below the absolute poverty line, with that figure exceeding 50% in the capital. Economists warn, however, that the real poverty rate may have climbed above 60%.

Iranian Rial banknotes over a backdrop of the Iranian flag; illustration.
DECLARING A  post-Islamist era is premature: Attendees at the funeral of Iranian intelligence minister Esmail Khatib at Tehran’s Grand Mosque, March 20.

Voices from the Arab press: Hezbollah in state of crisis, Strait of Hormuz paralyzed

An IDF infographic detailing the destruction of a naval missile and sea mine production facility in Yazd, Iran, March 27, 2026.

IDF destroys regime's missile, sea mine production site in Yazd amid nationwide airstrikes

Basij militia members during an anti-Israel march in Tehran, January 2025; illustrative.

Iranian security forces accused of using civilians as cover to avoid strikes


Europe within Iran missile range, but experts question real strike capability

Iran’s indirect retaliation could blend cyber sabotage, arson, and proxy hits on soft targets like energy grids, Jewish sites, and dissidents, alongside an ongoing missile threat.

People attend an anti-US and Israeli rally, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 22, 2026.

Iran conflict sees controlled uncertainty as Trump mixes diplomacy with pressure - analysis

Trump’s Iran approach mixes escalation and diplomacy, creating controlled ambiguity that calms markets while keeping Tehran and observers off balance.

US President Donald Trump gestures as he steps from Air Force One upon his arrival in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, March 20, 2026

Iran war has been winding down since mid-March after decline in bombing - analysis

The pace of the Iran war has slowed since mid-March, challenging official claims that US and Israeli strikes are maintaining maximum strike intensity.

Anti-missile batteries fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Iran, as seen over Tel Aviv, during the war with Iran and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 16, 2026.

Israel’s Bedouin community open homes to victims of Dimona, Arad strike

Israel's Bedouin community rushed to support over 100 people wounded after an Iranian missile destroyed residential buildings in Dimona and Arad.

Sager Abu Srehan, vice principal at the Amal Reut School, was one of the first to extend his hand to those impacted by the Iranian attacks in Arad and Dimona.

Israel cyber chief: Iran war has delayed cyber law, bill could be passed in 2027 post-elections

In February, before the Iran war began, the INCD chief said that the latest version of the cyber law, which he proposed on January 25, would be a priority for him in terms of securing passage.

ON THE front line of the cyber war, Israel has become one of the world’s most targeted countries for cyberattacks, with state-backed hackers increasingly using AI to probe government networks, companies, and critical infrastructure.

US and Israel dismantle Iran's regional terror network in coordinated strike - opinion

Trump and Israel confront Iran directly with Operation Epic Fury, targeting military and proxy networks.

A still image released by US Central Command (CENTCOM), which accompanied a press release describing the operation dubbed "Epic Fury", an attack by the United States and Israel on Iran, shows a rocket launch from a ship, in this picture obtained from social media released on February 28, 2026.

IDF has struck over 3,000 targets in Iran since Operation Roaring Lion began, military announces

The latest figures published by the IDF include at least 50 targets that were struck by the air force overnight, including ballistic missile storage and launch sites.

An Israel Air Force fighter jet seen in central Israel amid the ongoing war between Israel-US and Iran, March 18, 2026.

Who is Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, the parliament speaker ‘practically leading Iran’? - explainer

A powerful IRGC insider with a deep military pedigree and a long record of failed presidential bids, Ghalibaf has emerged as a central figure in Tehran’s power structure.

 Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran November 27, 2024.

Iran says it controls Strait of Hormuz, sees no need for mines

An Iranian military spokesman said Tehran held “full control” over the Persian Gulf, Oman’s territorial waters, and the Strait of Hormuz, while warning it would keep control by “any means” necessary.

A person points at a page on the Marinetraffic website that shows commercial boats traffic on the edge of the Strait of Hormuz near the Iranian coast, in Paris on March 4, 2026.

Trump’s five day window for Iran deal may decide Israel’s inflation path, expert tells ‘Post’

Economists warn Israel’s inflation could rise if Iran talks fail, as oil market shocks increase fuel prices and ripple across the economy.

Israel Navy missile ship patrols near gas field‏