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The internet blackout in Iran is more than two months old, the longest on record. For millions who rely on being online to make a living, the void has been devastating. But some have privileged access through what’s called “Internet Pro” – and that’s causing widespread public criticism. The program, launched earlier this year, appears

Iran’s reported crypto toll on Strait of Hormuz traffic signals a sharp escalation in digital assets’ role within state power and sanctions evasion efforts, with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps leveraging blockchain to monetize one of the world’s most critical oil routes. Key Takeaways: Chainalysis sees Iran’s crypto toll as a breakthrough for state blockchain

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died after an Israeli strike in Tehran. Fox News reports that Israeli leaders confirmed Khamenei compound and offices were reduced to rubble early Saturday after a targeted strike in downtown Tehran. “Khamenei was the contemporary Middle East’s longest-serving autocrat. He did not get to be that way by

Science & Nature Repression and violence do not necessarily stop at borders (1, 2). For many Iranians abroad, fear surrounding Iran’s recent violent crackdowns...

With the rial plunging, middle-class savers are bypassing local banks to move billions into the domestic crypto ecosystem. Feb 21, 2026, 6:01 p.m. The rial, Iran’s official currency, has failed in 2026. Hyperinflation chews through savings every single day. Sanctions stack on top of bad decisions and endless geopolitical pressure. Every day, folks wake up

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Science & Nature The Hyrcanian forests, located along the southern coast of the Caspian Sea, represent one of the world’s most valuable relic temperate...

Iran signaled an increasing presence in Sudanese reconstruction projects, while reports have suggested Iranian drone shipments to the Sudanese military in its fight against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces...