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Iran regime 'incapable of change' post-war, expert says

Khosro Isfahani examines Iran’s divided opposition, the IRGC’s growing grip on power, and the reach of Tehran’s influence networks abroad.

|ByALEX WINSTON
Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, attends a meeting in Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2016.
US President Donald Trump looks on during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping (not pictured) on the sidelines of a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden on May 15, 2026 in Beijing, China.

Trump to hold 'National Jubilee of Prayer,' raising concerns about separation of church and state

The event, led by evangelical faith leaders and Trump Administration officials, will celebrate 250 years of American independence.

|ByESTHER DAVIS
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi speaks at a weekly news conference in Tehran, Iran, on March 16, 2026.

Iran a victim of 'illegal expansionism and war mongering', Araghchi says

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed during a BRICS meeting that despite foreign aggression towards Tehran, it is ready to "pursue and defend diplomacy."

|ByREUTERS, ARIELLA ROITMAN
Supporters of the son of Iran's last shah, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, with Iranian pre-Islamic revolution of 1979 flags, during a protest rally in Vienna, with an Israel flag flying in the background, May 10, 2026.

Anti-Iranian regime activists hold global protests denouncing months-long internet outage

Activists also held banners praising Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, including calling him "King of Iran," according to footage taken at the scenes.

|ByJAMES GENN

White House ballroom project to include 'massive' military complex

On Sunday, Trump showed reporters aboard Air Force One a large rendering of the new building, which will replace the East Wing.

MARCH 30, 2026ByREUTERS
U.S. President Donald Trump displays a rendering of his proposed $250 million White House ballroom as he meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House on October 22, 2025 in Washington, DC.

'No Kings' protests sweep US as critics slam Donald Trump deportations, Iran war

More than 3,200 events had been planned in all 50 states, after the two previous nationwide events attracted millions of participants.

MARCH 29, 2026ByREUTERS
Police officers clear the street outside a federal building after a "No Kings" protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's administration policies, in Los Angeles, California, US March 28, 2026.

Simcha Rothman: Why ‘aid to Israel’ is a myth - opinion

Call it what it functionally is: a US-Israel security exchange, a strategic defense partnership, or an allied capability investment.

MARCH 27, 2026BySIMCHA ROTHMAN
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.

Why the US and Israel need a serious reset before Iran talks go any further - opinion

The US-Israel alliance faces a critical moment as Iran talks test shared interests, expectations, and long-term strategic alignment.

MARCH 27, 2026ByJEFFREY KAHN
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

UAE willing to join international force to reopen Strait of Hormuz - report

The UAE plans to deploy its navy in a multinational task force to secure the Strait of Hormuz and protect global shipping from Iranian attacks.

MARCH 27, 2026ByJAMES GENN, REUTERS
A UAE navy soldier patrols at Al-Mokha port in Yemen, March 6, 2018; illustrative.

G7 foreign ministers meet in France amid Iran, Ukraine wars, economic strain, US policy unease

The two-day gathering at the restored 12th-century Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, about 40 km (25 miles) southwest of Paris, brings together ministers from the G7.

MARCH 26, 2026ByREUTERS
French President Emmanuel Macron chairs a video conference of G7 leaders to discuss the fallout of the war in Iran on the world economy, amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, at the Elysee Palace in Paris on March 11, 2026.

Low chance for US-Iran deal, but Trump 'can always surprise us,' Israeli officials tell 'Post'

Israeli officials say a US-Iran deal remains unlikely, but fear President Donald Trump could still declare a temporary ceasefire as talks continue.

MARCH 25, 2026ByAMICHAI STEIN
US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before departing West Palm Beach aboard Air Force One, Florida, US, March 23, 2026

Drone from Russia enters Estonia, hits power station as others cross into Latvia

There were no reports of injuries or damage to the power station, Estonian authorities said.

MARCH 25, 2026ByREUTERS
A part of a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle, which according to the Latvian National Armed Forces, flew into Latvian airspace and crashed in Kraslavas region, Latvia, in this handout image obtained by Reuters on March 25, 2026.

Trump acted militarily, now the US must prevent Iran’s ayatollahs from rebuilding - opinion

President Trump went to war with Iran, but success depends on whether Washington ensures the Iranian regime truly ends.

MARCH 23, 2026BySAEED GHASSEMINEJAD, NAVID MOHEBBI
Iranian Americans gathered at Copley Square to call for the fall of the Islamic Republic in Iran, advocate for regime change, and thank the US and Israel for their actions earlier this month.

Three scenarios for ending the war with Iran - opinion

The ongoing Iran war shows that ambition without clear objectives risks prolonged conflict and setbacks.

MARCH 23, 2026ByURI HALPERIN
An illustrative image of the silhouettes of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to a backdrop of their respective countries' flags.